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Minorities are more likely to turn to a financial technology firm than a bank when seeking a business loan, but they may pay higher interest rates, according to the preliminary results of a congressional investigation released Monday.

Howard Bancorp CEO Mary Ann Scully was so keen on buying 1st Mariner that she met with a representative of one of the Baltimore company's three largest shareholders before meeting with management, and she kept talking with them. It worked.

The National Credit Union Foundation’s donations increased after requesting aid last week.

The ROI with the incremental costs and considerations will determine whether to proceed or not whether it is cashless, cash, or other alternative payment methods, writes Laura Townsend, senior vice president of the Merchant Advisory Group.

Saying farewell after 25 years with LAFCU and 43 total years in the credit union industry.

While fintech companies have helped change our understanding of what is possible in financial services, disruptors have largely ignored an important user base.

Barclays Plc will need to defend its advantages in the payments business from encroachment by technology companies including Amazon.com Inc. and Apple Inc., according to Chief Executive Officer Jes Staley.

Along with increased efficiencies, one branch has seen membership nearly quadruple in less than a year.

Best Practices Awards offer a wealth of field-tested ideas to improve your credit union.

The information you need to start your day, from PaymentsSource and around the Web: Equifax may lose its IRS contract; A cheaper smart contract; Reseller Meesho draws funds; London's fintech status holds for now.