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Cloud technology can be a boon for credit unions, but it also creates regulatory headaches and opportunities for cybercriminals.

Concentration risk, threats to data privacy and the potential for discrimination are among the unintended consequences of letting fintechs and tech giants dabble in financial services without bank-like regulation, an expert says.

Rising technology expense and security challenges will require institutions and ATM operators to get more creative in managing resources, such as finding new uses for discarded machines, according to Mark D. Smith, director of business development for MVP Financial Equipment.

Cloud-based software has replaced bulky, expensive and almost obsolete servers, which allows SMBs to keep costs lower while getting access to more functionality, writes Rush Taggart, Chief Technology Officer for CardConnect.

Agencies are examining regulating cybercurrencies not named bitcoin; is Paul Achleitner to blame for the German bank’s problems?

Frank Sanchez, a former FIS executive, is launching a new cloud-based core banking system aimed at large community banks looking to ditch mainframes.