Fintech

Regulators have approved the credit union's request to add 477 underserved census tracts to its field of membership, allowing it to reach roughly 2.5 million consumers.

Issuers may provide relief for borrowers who fall behind on installment loans — and mitigate some of the reputational hit to merchants in the process.

Issuers may provide relief for borrowers who fall behind on installment loans — and mitigate some of the reputational hit to merchants in the process.

U.S. consumer borrowing surged in February by the most since late 2017 as a broader reopening of the economy from pandemic restrictions helped spark an increase in credit card balances.

PingPong and Perch want to make it easier for third parties, which are often accumulated into a larger group by acquisition, to sell overseas on Amazon's platform.

The announcement comes about six months after Boston-based Eastern raised $1.7 billion through an initial public offering.

Instacart has reached a deal with JPMorgan Chase to offer a credit card to customers who’ve flocked to the grocery delivery service during pandemic lockdowns.

Gift card giant Blackhawk Network has partnered with Bakkt, which offers an app to manage various digital currencies.

The fintech is one of several that have drawn capital to eliminate the challenges of international commerce.

Companies that can pay people quickly and flexibly will have an advantage, says Payslip's Fidelma McGuirk.