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To ensure safe, secure transactions that are protected against fraud, retailers moving to EMV have been encouraged by their POS partners to replace or upgrade the network infrastructure, says TNS' Brian DuCharme.

Working together, credit unions can help build a culture of tolerance and inclusion that in time may aid in healing some of the nation's oldest wounds.

As the age of clocking in and out of the office gives way to the gig economy and remote employment opportunities, workers have new expectations around the way they will be paid.

Jim Nussle, CEO of the Credit Union National Association, recently argued that Congress should do away entirely with FOM requirements. Such a move would further favor credit unions over banks.

With a growing number of new applications integrated into the fabric of banking and financial services businesses, security throughout the system becomes a critical success factor, says White Hat Security's Craig Hinkley.

Contactless and mobile payments have surged, but there will still be countries and markets that stick to cash, says PPRO's James Booth.

Consumers now have more control over their own financial decisions and loan options.

Jim Nussle, CEO of the Credit Union National Association, recently argued that Congress should do away entirely with FOM requirements. Such a move would further favor credit unions over banks.

Collecting the right data and understanding the nuances to which channels customers are using and why, can go a long way in delivering experiences that customer loyalty is built on, says Adobe's Mark Masterson.

Technology has helped banks expand globally, but complying with country-specific laws restricting data flows is a constant struggle.