Data and information management

The blockchain-based platform, set to launch later this year, promises to make gold trading around the world faster, more transparent and safer.

In the near future, branch authentication will likely rely more on things like iris scans and palm readers than physical ID cards.

Final is a combination of a virtual and plastic card that brings an 'as-a-service' model to card issuance.

The speed of the crooks and the threat to retailers and customer data is more than enough reason to get aggressive with new identity protections.

Directors take back $75 million more from two former executives and release scathing report on bank's fake accounts scandal; UBS executive sees decade-long wait for transformation.

Given the spike in online fraud that accompanies the chip card migration, there are a lot of new authentication methods. Most of them still rely on information that's not dymanic and vulnerable.

Private information about consumer and business accounts was exposed. The bank immediately cited vendor error.

Five banks and the tech firms R3 and HQLA^X are using distributed ledger technology to make it easier to transfer liquid securities and collateral.

Speakers at PSCU's 2017 Member Forum offered insights on a host of issues related to payments, cybersecurity, leadership and more.

Merchants are concerned emerging technology can't keep up with the growing online fraud threat. But there are some steps that can increase security.

Financial services was the top industry targeted by malware in 2016, so banks need to be strategic in building their defenses against attacks.

Access to banking information ensures advisors can perform holistic planning, fintech firms say.

The battle over screen scraping seems to be subsiding into a series of agreements between banks and fintechs using open APIs.

The Newport Beach, Calif.-based company uses artificial intelligence to help lenders make better decisions about borrowers’ creditworthiness.

Adoption is increasing, but most consumers would stop using the technology if they suffered a security incident

Readers sound off on airing political opinions at the office; putting banks and fintechs under the same regulatory umbrella; putting consumer needs first regardless of tech advancements; and more.

The credit bureaus will change the way they include information about tax liens and civil judgments in credit reports. This could spur lenders' use of alternative credit data.

Slock.it says its current project will enable people to exchange the ownership of devices connected to the internet of things.

It's well accepted that the earliest version of 3-D Secure was off-putting to merchants and consumers who didn't like how it added friction to the checkout process in the interest of online security. The new version of 3-D Secure wants to avoid the same pitfall, and merchants are cautiously optimistic.

Data and analytics tools can help banks and credit unions detect financial patterns that may indicate that human trafficking is occurring.