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Regulators in two countries are strengthening rules requiring banks and merchants to accept paper, while a majority of Canadian payments are now tap to pay.

Scott Simpson is the president and CEO of America's Credit Unions.

The Consumer Bankers Association launched its first campaign using social media influencers to promote credit card education, experimenting with a mix of personalities and refraining from specific card recommendations.

Overdraft fees continue to be in the spotlight, with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau proposing a rule essentially to cap them. Certain credit unions are also now required to disclose additional information on this revenue stream.

The move signals the end of the Federal Reserve's battle against runaway inflation in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Fed officials expressed divergent views on further action this year.

Richard J. Corn, CPA, is director of product management at BILL.

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Nothing less than a whole-of-government approach, in concert with the financial services industry, will be enough to address the spiraling cost of fraud to both businesses and consumers.

The BNPL industry is growing at a fast clip. Australia-based Zip's new CEO for U.S. operations is looking to carve out a place in what is becoming a crowded industry with expanded merchant partnerships and a Pay-in-8 product.

Reading the tea leaves this election for bank policy is more difficult than years past, experts say, but there are still hints about where former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris stand.