Bank technology

Online Resources Corp. is working with Western Union Co. to offer an expedited payment service to online banking users, the companies are expected to announce Monday.

Alliance Data Systems' Epsilon, a marketing services company, reported a data breach Friday that affected multiple banks.

Vivotech Inc.'s attempt to acquire a piece of Hypercom Corp. could be a move to resist the effects of consolidation among larger terminal makers.

Both Internet companies have developed alternative payment networks that observers say could undermine the scale of dominant payments providers like MasterCard and Visa.

Facebook and Google have developed alternative payment networks that observers say could undermine the scale of dominant payments providers like MasterCard and Visa.

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MoneyGram International said it has hired former DolEx Dollar Express Inc. head George Zelinski as its vice president for Central America, South America and the Caribbean regions.

Loomis Fargo & Co. announced plans to acquire the cash-handling business of Pendum LLC to add to its automated teller machine servicing operations.

Bank of America Corp. announced Thursday the hiring of Patrick Gorman as chief information security officer.

Google is joining the NFC Forum, a non-profit association that sets technical specifications for how businesses use NFC technology for payments applications and other services.

Jack Henry & Associates Inc. is giving the end users of its online banking software extensive control over how their banks' services appear online.

Nomination forms are now available for the 9th Annual ranking of The 25 Most Powerful Women in Banking, the 25 Women to Watch, The 25 Most Powerful Women in Finance and the Top Banking Teams.

Vivotech said it has approached VeriFone about acquiring the U.S. assets of Hypercom once VeriFone's deal for Hypercom is complete.

Google Inc. is joining the NFC Forum, a non-profit association that sets technical specifications for how businesses use near field communication technology for payments applications and other services.

BBVA Compass' ambitious core overhaul should pressure competitors to update systems, but continuing financial issues and higher compliance costs may hold many of them back.

Microsoft Corp. is working on a version of its Windows Phone software that will let users make contactless payments using their phones, two people familiar with the plans said.

Jack Henry & Associates Inc. on Wednesday launched a product called My NetTeller, which allows consumers to customize their online banking view.

American Airlines Federal Credit Union announced on Wednesday a remote deposit capture service.

As many banks break the unpleasant news to consumers about the disappearance of checking account perks, PNC Financial Services Group Inc. has developed a way to make customers feel empowered about the changes.