-  North Korea and other rogue actors present a whole new threat to transaction security, says Capco's Julien Bonnay and Bryce VanDiver. March 16 Capco Capco
-  There are ways to remove bad actors from the industry — such as reinstating the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s payday lending rule and banning certain fees and collection practices — without hindering consumers’ access to emergency credit. March 15 OppFi OppFi
-  Humans have come to expect experiences that are simple, efficient, quick, error-free and secure, says Bottomline Technologies' Jessica Cheney. March 15 Bottomline Technologies Bottomline Technologies
-  The pandemic has brought new users to the technology, making a simpler experience more important, says Tappit's Jason Thomas. March 15 Tappit Tappit
-  It's crucial small businesses continue to expand user experience improvements made during the first year of the pandemic, says NMI's Nick Starai. March 12 NMI NMI
-  EPI could potentially provide a bedrock for future European payments innovation. It arguably does not go far enough, says Icon Solutions' Michel Vaja. March 12 Icon Solutions Icon Solutions
-  There are signs that participation in cardholder loyalty offerings is slipping. Credit unions must reengage members if they hope to retain those accounts. March 11 FIS FIS
-  Some bank regulators are allowing companies that offer digital currencies to apply for a charter, potentially giving them a path to the Federal Reserve system without proper oversight. March 11 American Bankers Association American Bankers Association
-  Slow settlement on traditional rails can cause dangerous delays in moving funds, says AppBrilliance's C. Eric Smith. March 11 AppBrilliance AppBrilliance
-  Banks need to adjust their money laundering protections to comply with tough new rules in the U.S., says Genpact's Manish Chopra. March 10 Genpact Genpact