Compliance

The company said one of its regulators may impose a civil money penalty related to compliance deficiencies in its advisory business and other areas. The matter echoes a recent fine imposed on Citigroup, one expert says.

In a major break from the Payment Card Industry security standards playbook, merchants and service providers using newer technologies would have the opportunity to rewrite network operation and testing procedures when achieving compliance.

Good communication is integral to facilitating collaboration between departments and offering a reminder that security is not achieved solely within the IT department; rather, it is a team effort, says KnowBe4's Javvad Malik.

As the pandemic and economic downturn take their toll on consumer spending, the card companies are relying on scale, partnerships and subsidiaries to turn consulting, security and fast technology deployment into new and sustainable revenue streams.

Mastercard has rolled out a set of AI-powered tools to thwart fraud and data breaches across banks' ecosystems, particularly to benefit acquirers’ online merchants.

The CrossState Credit Union Association continues to work with lawmakers in neighboring New Jersey to get similar legislation passed there.

Fraudsters have increased their attempts to steal data through email scams since much of the financial services sector moved to remote work when the pandemic began.

By adhering to a checklist that determines acceptance, data and other steps, PCI compliance is achievable, says Qualpay's Penny Townsend.

The rule, which will go up for a 60-day comment period, codifies existing NCUA policies and is not expected to change how the agency operates.

PayPal wants to clear the way for its users to buy, sell, hold — and shop with — cryptocurrency, but some obstacles may prove costly to overcome.