Compliance

As consumers get more comfortable with biometrics, the technology could have more uses for payments and other financial transactions.

LifeLock Inc. has temporarily pulled its LifeLock Wallet app off the market to address security issues.

WePay's decision to halt a crowdfunding initiative for an adult film actress struck a nerve as payments companies are seen distancing themselves from people in the adult entertainment industry.

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — As comment letters on the proposed risk-based capital rule flood into NCUA, the agency said it may consider delaying the rule's effective date.

Users of new technology often invite derision—Google Glass wearers are "Glassholes," iPhone devotees are "iSheep"—and mobile wallet users may soon be the next target of such ridicule.

Old-school payments networks are looking for ways to speed their pathways. Tech companies are looking to blaze new trails. In the end, however, all roads lead back to one issue — security.

ROYAL OAK, Mich. — NCUA's proposal to amend the agency's chartering and field of membership rules could slow indirect lending at some credit unions, say industry insiders.

Italian payments technology company TAS Group is approaching U.S. issuers with a product called e-Mission that takes aim at two growing payment trends in the country: EMV-chip cards and instant issuance.

Many card issuers think they only have two options when it comes to EMV—keep all issuance in house or outsource.

WASHINGTON — The Senate Banking Committee passed major legislation to overhaul the housing finance system on Thursday, but observers say a quiet death likely awaits it due to a lack of greater support from key lawmakers.