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A Small Business Administration program meant to help struggling entrepreneurs amid the coronavirus pandemic may have sent billions of dollars to scammers or ineligible applicants, the agency’s inspector general said.

While gift cards are often marketed as an easy way to send money to friends and family, during the pandemic they're transforming into a more versatile tool of commerce that can overtake the use cases commonly associated with cash.

By adhering to a checklist that determines acceptance, data and other steps, PCI compliance is achievable, says Qualpay's Penny Townsend.

Renaud Laplanche's fintech will give borrowers cash back when they lower their loan balances.

American Express has announced it will spend $1 billion to promote racial, ethnic and gender equity internally and externally via a recently established corporate diversity office.

The additional payments are being halted this month, according to Bill Halldin, a spokesman for the company. They were introduced for eligible staff in March as the coronavirus spread throughout the U.S.

Both payment companies reported lower than expected earnings and revenue due to reduced consumer spending; the plan is part of a $530 million initiative to combat systemic racism.

U.K. fintech Currensea has launched its first open banking-based debit card for British small businesses trading internationally. The card, which links to users’ existing high street bank accounts, builds on the pre-open banking concept of a decoupled debit card.

A comment by the megabank's CEO could be a teachable moment as financial institutions of all sizes attempt to diversify their ranks.

Blockchain has too many advantages over traditional payment solutions for merchants to ignore. By accepting cryptocurrency, merchants can tap into a growing multibillion-dollar market and get a taste of a cashless, borderless future, says Nash's Kellogg Fairbank.

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The Hawaii bank has paid employees who carpool, bike or walk to work. About a third of the workforce bought into the program before the pandemic, and it's expected to continue once life returns to normal.

The Florida company has created a series of programs to coach leaders on motivating employees and avoiding conflict.

The community bank has developed trivia and other Zoom-based games to keep workers engaged during the pandemic.

Many in the industry were adding counseling services to benefits packages even before the coronavirus outbreak spurred demand for assistance with mental well-being.

Visa has seen tepid returns of payments volume as economies reopen, but the renewed virus cases and government responses have created an extra layer of uncertainty — particularly for cross-border transactions and travel.

The rule, which will go up for a 60-day comment period, codifies existing NCUA policies and is not expected to change how the agency operates.

Both developments are part of the company’s strategy of becoming a full-service bank for its young, affluent customer base.

The announcement marks one of the credit union community's largest funding efforts toward diversity and inclusion initiatives.

Donald Felix will join the Rhode Island company in January as head of national banking. He recently was responsible for developing a personal finance management strategy for JPMorgan Chase’s consumer bank.