Technology

Smart rulemaking starts with consolidating multiple agencies into one body with a clear mandate.

In their efforts to understand data privacy regulations and maintain compliance, it’s become clear that a large number of retailers simply don’t know the true whereabouts of their customers’ data, never mind how that data is being used, says Cleo's Dave Brunswick.

Giant Eagle’s supermarkets go back a century, literally, making the Pittsburgh chain one of the best tests yet for how the supermarket experience can adapt to mobile technology and the de-emphasizing of traditional checkout.

The CEO of a big-bank lobbying group recently said that the central bank may be on the verge of pulling a bait and switch on faster payments. But his comments glossed over a lot of the relevant history.

The brokerage expects customers will use conversational tech to check accounts and perform other financial transactions while stuck in traffic.

One year out from hosting the Summer Olympics, Japan’s merchant base has a low ratio of contactless acceptance compared with other major markets.

Maria Vullo served for three years as New York's top banking regulator.

Increased connectivity and speed could mean shorter transaction times for consumers, quicker and more stable connectivity between merchants and acquirers and even an end to offline payments, writes James Daniels, vice president and head of Asia Pacific at FIME.

The social media giant says its cryptocurrency project can bring services to the world's unbanked. Lawmakers and regulators aren’t so sure.

If the Federal Reserve doesn't maintain an active role, Wall Street megabanks could take over the payments system.