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Instead of sitting around waiting for the next cyberattack, banks are trying to get a little ahead — without breaking the law.

Virtual credit cards are gaining popularity as a one-time-use security method, but payments through these digital cards are expensive for accounts receivable departments to manage.

The payments technology revolution of the past few years has given consumers myriad new ways to shop across different channels. Business payments have not enjoyed the same level of attention.

Marketplace lenders have set themselves apart from banks by moving faster, but lending fraud might force them to revamp their authentication processes.

The technology can help to speed processing, and the number of banks investing in the technology is expanding rapidly.

Banks are woefully unprepared to face potential cybersecurity threats stemming from third-party technology providers, according to a report issued Wednesday by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.’s independent watchdog.

Bond Street targets small businesses that might be able to qualify for a bank loan but are looking for a faster and easier approval process.

Marketplace lenders have set themselves apart from banks by moving faster, but lending fraud might force them to revamp their authentication processes.

Billionaire investor Carl Icahn reduced investments in PayPal Holdings Inc., Nuance Communications Inc. and Freeport-McMoRan Inc., according to a regulatory filing Tuesday.

The credit score has evolved from one number to an array of scores, informed by analytics and increasingly enhanced with artificial intelligence.