Fintech

Issuers should use the next year to build their own card program, tailored for their market's specific needs, says Zeta's Bhavin Turakhia.

The Illinois companies agreed to merge in a transaction that is expected to close later this year.

Regulators recently eased field-of-membership rules to promote growth of federal credit unions. A handful of institutions are taking advantage of the changes to recruit more members, but some may find the process too cumbersome.

The Georgia company agreed to pay $84 million for a bank with nine branches and $715 million of assets.

The deal would be Independent's sixth since 2015 and would continue a wave of consolidation among Boston-area banks.

More than 50 countries support Apple Pay, which launched seven years ago, but adoption still lags in certain developed regions including Israel, Mexico and South Africa.

The card brand is expanding identity theft protection and using data analytics to reach beyond its current customer base.

The card brand is expanding identity theft protection and using data analytics to reach beyond its current customer base.

Accounts payable is one of the most paper-intensive business functions, with lots of room for more environmentally sound processing, Daniel Ball of Medius says.

Clarity on credit quality has bankers ready to strike deals after a lengthy pause. A steady rise in stock prices has also given potential buyers the financial wherewithal to pursue acquisitions.