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China’s consumers are shopping online again. But their purchases signal they plan to stay indoors for the foreseeable future, dashing hopes for a spending recovery as the nation contemplates its post-virus world.

SBA loans could pour billions into bank coffers; Fed bailed out government-backed market, others may suffer.

Alipay expands bank integrations; cross-border payment technology for agritech; and other information you need to start your day, from PaymentsSource and around the web.

Some institutions have seen application volumes rise by more than 300% following the Fed's emergency rate cuts, but there are fears that CUs who bulk up on home loans now could pay the price later.

While much of the world is sheltering at home to deter the spread of coronavirus, there's still a need for essential workers to travel — and an opportunity for the development of in-car payments technology, which could allow consumers to pay for gas or food without handling cash or other potentially infected surfaces.

With access to comprehensive and accurate financial data delivered through advanced APIs, financial services providers no longer have to develop personalized experiences themselves, argues Envestnet's Brandon Rembe.

After budget cuts and a strategic transition, the interagency body conceived by Dodd-Frank to identify systemic threats has largely been silent as the pandemic roils the economy.

The Treasury Department and Small Business Administration are responsible for distributing $350 billion in coming months.

The regulator will provide $4 million in loans and $800,000 in grants so institutions can assist their communities during the pandemic.

The St. Paul, Minn.-based institution will provide a 20% bonus to member-facing staff who are at additional risk during the outbreak since they are "essential employees."