Fintech

SAN ANTONIO – Credit union giant Security Service FCU has launched a new ad campaign on TV, radio and the Web that playfully promotes a shortening of the $6.5-billion credit union’s name.

Dwolla Corp. is celebrating the one-year anniversary of its national rollout by permanently waiving its transaction fee for small-ticket purchases and funds transfers.

The first round of testing ended Nov. 30 for the acquiring industry’s new Certified Payments Professional credential, and at least one candidate found the exam “appropriately difficult.”

When the hassle of managing phone calls for an inside sales team becomes severe enough, independent sales organizations and other businesses often seek the help of a third party.

Fundtech Inc. on Nov. 30 announced the completion of its merger with Bankserv Inc. and, in conjunction, the company discussed plans for a new set of products.

MasterCard Worldwide and mFoundry Inc. are developing an application that will combine mFoundry’s mobile-banking software with MasterCard’s PayPass contactless-chip functionality, the companies announced Dec. 1.

Credit cardholders have high satisfaction levels with their most frequently used cards mainly because they never have had problems with them, according to new research from Auriemma Consulting Group.

Commuters in Dubai earlier this week became the first in the United Arab Emirates to be able to use one card across public transport systems and for retail purchases at stores, supermarkets and restaurants.

DUBUQUE, Iowa – DuTrac Community CU will obtain a new branch in Dyersville and $12 million in assets with the merger of RACOM Community CU, creating a combined credit union of $517 million.

BETHPAGE, N.Y. – Bethpage FCU opened its 25th branch Monday in the community of Patchogue Village as part of an expansion in Suffolk County to better serve minorities, including Latino Long Islanders.