The U.S.-based networks are offering credit cards and other products through financial technology companies that otherwise could allow consumers in the region to bypass bank-issued cards.

The new business line is part of a broader expansion plan the Pennsylvania bank announced in 2021.

Morgan Stanley agreed to pay $60 million to settle a class action suit by consumers claiming the firm failed to safeguard their personal information.

Industry leaders in the spotlight this year include Citi's Jane Fraser, TD's Bharat Masrani and several others who are making big moves in cryptocurrency.

During the pandemic, consumers have become more willing to do their food shopping remotely. Companies like LG and Blue Apron are building on that interest through the addition of networked technology, mobile apps or card rewards.

It's easy for banks to get caught up in the hype around cryptocurrency, but instead of rushing in they should take time to assess how the technology will best meet their own needs and those of their customers.

As the adoption of real-time payments grows, companies like Mastercard, ACI Worldwide and The Clearing House are bringing together data from banks, credit unions and merchants to catch scammers.

Banks have extra reason to be concerned by the news that a commonly used piece of software could be exploited by hackers.

Capital One Financial agreed to pay $190 million to settle a class action filed against it after a hacker broke into its cloud computing systems and stole their personal information.

Yan Zhao, President of NYDIG as she exploreshow Bitcoin is experiencing wider adoption in the traditional finance world, and why that is.

These executives are adapting to changing customer demands amid rebounding M&A and coronavirus-related challenges.

McDonald’s agreed to sell Dynamic Yield, an artificial intelligence startup acquired under its former CEO in 2019 for more than $300 million, to Mastercard.

Alloy Labs Alliance, a consortium of community banks, is working with the fintech Payrailz on a project called "Chuck" that would route peer-to-peer payments over different networks, based on which is least expensive for each transaction.

The charity has added digital and contactless options to its traditional cash collections.

The year's biggest storylines included an M&A revival, a reexamination of overdraft fees, a changing of the guard in Washington and the rise of new technologies. Here's a look back.

PNC, Bank of America, JPMorgan, Wells Fargo and Citi have all introduced automated projections for commercial clients in recent months. Fintechs that cater to small businesses had pioneered the niche.

The social network, now called Meta Platforms, is buying the South Dakota bank's name for $60 million.

Technology that Biz2Credit used to help certified public accountants obtain Paycheck Protection Program loans for their clients is being updated to offer term loans to small-business owners.

The tax preparation company, which is building out its own financial services business, says Square's new brand "would improperly capitalize on the goodwill and consumer trust cultivated by [H&R] Block since 1955."

Experts discuss the latest ways firms are defining their value propositions and evolving their customer communications, experience and support.