When established card networks such as Visa, American Express and Mastercard start investing in fintech lending platforms such as Divido and ChargeAfter — as well as in the fintech lenders themselves such as Klarna and Vyze — it’s a clear signal that the future of unsecured personal loans may not be delivered by banks.

The game has changed and bank executives will have to do more homework before striking a deal.

Clearer standards make it easier for shareholders to boost their stakes in banks without having to file for bank holding company status.

The deal for Boston-based Radius would be the first in history in which an online lender buys a mainstream bank.

Long-term success in the adoption of cloud technology requires a focus and integration of cloud within the broader business transformation plan, says Unisys' Maria Allen.

As well-funded rivals pounce, Dwolla founder and CEO Ben Milne is looking for new leadership and a new strategy.

Investors poured a fresh $400 million into Toast following a year in which the payment firm more than doubled revenue from its network of restaurant clients.

The startup spawned in Eastern Bank's innovation lab says its bank customers asked for client-friendly software for account opening, credit cards and more types of commercial lending.

Despite advances in anti-fraud technology, scams remain a major problem for the energy industry, as criminals continue to exploit vulnerabilities present within the current system.

The fintech, which translates foreign credit reports to help immigrants get loans, says it has raised millions from venture capital firms and celebrities like Alex Rodriguez and U2's The Edge because its product addresses important economic and social needs.