Technology

The fusion of CashStar’s digital capabilities into Blackhawk Network is a logical progression given shifting consumer trends in shopping and gifting.

In a market seemingly dominated by "Pays" from smartphone makers, a few companies are taking a much different approach to mobile payments. Here are some of the more extreme examples.

PayPal is among the top non-bank financial brands, though that may soon change as other challengers gain ground, writes Hannu Verkasalo, founder and CEO of Verto Analytics.

When retailers run tests in which coupon offers are delivered directly to the Apple Pay or Android Pay mobile wallet, rather than as a simple text notification, the redemption potential skyrockets 300%.

The card brand will run tests in Poland, which has a high penetration of contactless cards but many small merchants concerned about the technology's cost.

An artificial intelligence model predicted creditworthiness more accurately than traditional models in an experiment conducted by the auto lender. The technology someday could be used to find hidden gems among loan applicants — emphasis on the someday.

Compliance is improving, but more than 40% of companies still have work to do, according to a new Verizon report.

Between Brexit, Dodd-Frank uncertainty and the mobile revolution, issuers and financial services companies must combine past performance data and forward-looking information to gain insight, writes Henri Wajsblat, director and head of financial services at Anaplan.

London-based Jumio has partnered with Plynk, a consumer messaging app available to consumers in Europe, for verifying new customers’ identities during the onboarding process.

First Tennessee took a leap of faith to hire a young digital services company for its overhaul of mobile and online operations, and it says its decision has paid off.