Google will have to bring new leadership to initiatives like financial inclusion and its operations in India now that Caesar Sengupta, vice president and general manager of payments, has announced he will leave the company.

Liquidity sensitivity drives companies to procure tools to help them determine and execute the right strategies to get paid faster, says Bottomline Technologies' Jessica Cheney.

Ant Group created an investment advisory platform on its Alipay app, allowing companies that offer robo adviser services to reach its 1 billion users.

Early in the pandemic, Michigan's Astera Credit Union realized that if it could not support touchless transactions, its members were likely to go elsewhere.

Many consumers pay for this entertainment by credit card, but the prevalence of new streaming services — and other factors such as rewards programs — are starting to influence users' payment habits.

The current consumer and business demands for contactless payment channels give organizations the opportunity to build new solutions with security at the forefront or to append new workflows to legacy business processes, says Mobiquity's Tyrone Jeffress.

The rise in contactless payment options will not only encourage consumers to return to offices and stores, but also enable them to change their payment habits.

Both corporations and nimble outfits have been forced to search for new ways to innovate, says Hangar 75's Ian Wilding.

As the fintech industry matures and takes stock of how it has disrupted the banking industry for good, it’s critical we continue placing value on specialization to create a better, customer centric experience for all, says Moorwand's Luc Gueriane.

Showcasing contactless ATM access and enabling easier use of stimulus funds are among the ways the megabank and digital upstart are tailoring services to customers acquired during the pandemic.

Early wage access and automated savings tools are just two areas where banks can gaiBanks have a chance to fill the payment tech gap.

Showcasing contactless ATM access and enabling easier use of stimulus funds are among the ways the megabank and digital upstart are tailoring services to customers acquired during the pandemic.

Humans have come to expect experiences that are simple, efficient, quick, error-free and secure, says Bottomline Technologies' Jessica Cheney.

The pandemic has brought new users to the technology, making a simpler experience more important, says Tappit's Jason Thomas.

Japan's JCB has entered a pact with a new payments alliance to share its contactless solution with members.

Since romance frauds generate more than 10 times the money for scammers per event than other types of fraud, 2020 saw a substantial boost in the use of this tactic.

Some bank regulators are allowing companies that offer digital currencies to apply for a charter, potentially giving them a path to the Federal Reserve system without proper oversight.

JPMorgan Chase has hired former HSBC executive Jeremy Balkin as the new head of fintech and innovation for wholesale payments.

People open new accounts for a variety of purposes, often providing services banks don't provide, says FICO's Anna Hamilton.

The option to transact using Chase Pay will be removed from all merchant websites and apps by the end of the month.