Bank technology

As banks weigh blockchain-powered clearing and settlement solutions, Royal Bank of Canada is looking at how the technology can bolster its customer loyalty programs.

Retail banks must reinvent the way they charge consumers for their services at a time when institutions are struggling for profitability.

Affirm, a three-year-old online lender that finances consumer purchases at the point of sale, has raised a $100 million in equity funding to help it boost distribution and develop new products and services.

Bank of America customers could soon interact with the bank via Facebook's Messenger app, the banking company said Tuesday.

The evolution of the bitcoin tech startup Snapcard provides clues to what's working, what's not in U.S. bitcoin adoption.

Before banks are truly integrated into the digital landscape, they must break down data silos and implement steps to make data more accurate and actionable.

The New York company makes two- to three-year term loans of between $3,000 and $25,000. It is seeking to distinguish itself from other digital lenders by targeting young adults who have limited credit histories.

Data breaches have become scarily commonplace. But even small financial institutions can take action to thwart hackers and minimize losses.

Green Dot has named three new directors, ignoring the slate of nominees recently proposed by activist investor Harvest Capital Strategies.

The U.K. Government is ramping up its efforts in supporting the country’s fintech industry, announcing Monday initiatives to create a fintech strategy unit and information hub for startups.