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Rising tariffs are rapidly increasing the cost of building materials, putting banks at risk.

For any emerging technology, skepticism is natural and blockchain will need to prove itself before it is widely adopted, writes David Hanson, co-CEO of Ultra.

Businesses without the substantial resources of a Danske Bank are sitting ducks for even more esoteric scams, like transaction laundering, writes Ron Teicher, CEO of EverCompliant.

It’s been off the radar for a couple of years, but Washington may soon be debating the separation between commercial and investment banking once again.

Acquiring fintechs can be a smart way for banks to access needed tech talent, but they must be careful not to stifle innovation in the merger.

By improving STP processes for small business, these players will greatly expand their reach of serviceable suppliers, resulting in higher revenues and better service for the clients they serve, writes Blair Jeffrey, COO of Noventis.

Transactions are becoming just one part of an ecosystem that includes CRM and business management, according to Ryan Ahern, payments solution manager at Ingenico Group, North America.

Financial institutions need to manage expectations about what they can offer customers or they risk losing credibility with customers.

Blockchain technology has the potential to change the healthcare industry, placing the patient, at the center of the system by providing added security, privacy and interoperability to health data and payments, writes Donika Kraeva, strategic communications manager for Dentacoin.

It’s possible for all types of companies to live in tandem and ultimately, benefit from this new business ecosystem, writes Khalid Fellahi, senior vice president and general manager of Western Union Digital.