Technology

The financial technology firm Stash is exploring options for a market listing, such as merging with a special purpose acquisition company or a traditional initial public offering, according to people with knowledge of the matter.

American banks and their clients now see a business case for ISO 20022 as they expand cross-border and real-time transactions.

Nearly a quarter of Black business owners seeking Paycheck Protection Program loans last year applied to fintechs — not far behind the percentage that turned to community banks, according to a New York Fed study. Deepening those new relationships could be a major source of growth for online lenders.

The technology giant is looking for a negotiator with experience in buy now/pay later, faster payments and cryptocurrency.

The Australian bank's stakes in technology firms Little Birdie and Amber add price shopping for point of sale credit and bill pay.

The bank anticipates strong demand from businesses that want to settle invoices faster. It also wants to get ahead of competition from fintechs offering similar services.

Banks may need to be more selective about how they issue plastic, so that cards remain available to those customers who need them most.

The card network's Fintech Partner Connect, which was previously available only in Europe, provides a curated list of companies that Visa clients, including banks, can consult for help opening accounts or aggregating customer data.

The companies are working to thwart abuse on the Honey platform, a deal-finding system that PayPal acquired in 2019.

The private-label card issuer says that, as merchants reopen, now is the time to realize the benefits of its 2020 acquisition of the buy now/pay later company Bread.