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Global collaboration among researchers creates a network effect to share resources and spot threats, says Bugcrowd's Casey Ellis.

Deutsche Bank is considering moving some of its 4,600 Manhattan staff to other hub cities across the U.S., but there are no concrete plans as yet.

The two midwest regionals agreed to merge in a $6 billion deal; community banks had their "best year ever," in large part from the "government money that passed through banks on the way to households and businesses."

Management teams are forging ahead with technology projects and bonuses for some employees despite a deep slide in net income this year.

The deal would create a $168 billion banking company in the Midwest and be the latest in a string of regional bank combinations.

The e-commerce expansion borne out of the pandemic heightens the balancing act between security and user experience, a challenge Forter and Nuvei hope to address through a mix of data analysis and an expansive network of merchants.

From brokering insurance contracts to financial settlements, smart contracts could bring immense innovation to CBDCs that otherwise would act as little more than an augmented medium of exchange, says Cypherium's Sky Guo.

The architects of two major loan deals featuring Black banks, one involving multiple lenders and a pro sports franchise and another backed by Citigroup, say more transactions like these are in the works.

There is an emotional and human aspect in all relationships and that holds true for the bond between individuals and brands. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought both the strengths and weaknesses in customer experience under the spotlight. This episode will focus on how connecting with customers and ensuring they have a positive experience with a company is paramount, particularly in a pandemic-driven world. Join our host, Brooke Worden, President of The Rudin Group and guest speaker, Virgil Miller, Chief Operating Officer of Aflac U.S. and President of Aflac Group in a discussion that will highlight how and why Aflac is emphasizing three key aspects of the customer experience in 2020.

Program that lets firms bundle Small Business Administration loans on hold; BofA’s Brian Moynihan urges Congress to act on second federal stimulus; end date for the Paycheck Protection Program Loan Facility extended to March 31; and more from this week’s most-read stories.