Fintech is providing real, viable and more affordable options for money remitters, to continue to be the lifeblood for communities all around the world, says Ding's Rupert Shaw.

Technology has helped banks expand globally, but complying with country-specific laws restricting data flows is a constant struggle.

The so-called tech sprint involving 20 companies from across the country is intended to help improve the efficiency of banks' quarterly data submissions to the regulators.

Thanks to their close relationship with the card networks, banks stand to benefit most from deals like Mastercard’s agreement to buy Finicity and Visa’s pending purchase of Plaid. The prospects for fintechs and consumers are dicier.

A spike in demand has led to a bigger emphasis on innovative solutions for the digital payments market.

As people begin moving again, digital transactions and customer experience will be key, says WEX's Anant Patel.

A spike in demand has led to a bigger emphasis on innovative solutions for the digital payments market.

VCs and lenders rely on business data such as transaction records to inform funding decisions for fintechs or small businesses, but bias and uneven representation in management still result in gender and racial disparity.

Brick-and-mortar merchants that have shifted to online have changed their risk profile, causing conflicts with the fintechs like Square that handle their payments. And that could be an opportunity for banks.

Big firms need nimble operators to create streamlined processes that match shifting customer behaviors, says DealRockit's David Carmell