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Many new artificial intelligence and machine learning methods used for underwriting are not fully equipped to predict defaults.

The payments industry bridges many markets — including technology and finance — that haven't always demonstrated diversity at their highest ranks. Things are changing, and this year's Most Influential Women in Payments honorees demonstrate the importance of women to all aspects of the payments industry and all corners of the globe.

COVID-19 is bringing business to PayPal, Blend, Symphony and others as homebound consumers and commercial clients seek more electronic services. But demand could cool if the economy slows further.

The processes and standards in place to ensure our payment cards are robust, secure and work in harmony with the rest of the ecosystem are given little spotlight, but they’re invaluable to the payments world’s smooth operation, says Fingerprints' Lina Andolf-Orup.

The coronavirus outbreak has led many banks to close branches, but for those that remain open, it's a new normal.

In signing off on deposit insurance for the payments giant and student loan servicer, the FDIC sanctioned the first new industrial loan companies in over a decade.

The biggest bank in the U.S. will temporarily close 20% of its branches, following recommendations by health experts. It said it would also operate its remaining branches at reduced hours.

Payhawk, a European paperless expense management provider, has raised €3 million (about $3.3 million) in a seed funding round led by Earlybird Venture Capital.

Fraudsters who claim they work for the agency are taking advantage of coronavirus confusion to try to con consumers out of bank account information and money.

Banks are avoiding the once booming hospitality business, or charging a premium for additional credit, as new data shows how big a hit hoteliers have taken from the pandemic.