Nonbanks claimed more of the top slots based on loan volume, while the origination gains experienced by Hispanic, Black and Native American borrowers were weaker than those of other groups.

The industry’s most effective relationships come when providers serve as collaborators and an extension of their clients to serve customers and work in tandem to address a range of challenges and grow their businesses together, says Paya's Chris Scappa.

The Chicago fintech, which currently offers personal loans and credit cards, will add deposit accounts with the acquisition of Level.

The joint checking account is similar to its individual checking feature, launched last April, and will target millennial couples in particular.

The world’s largest retailer filed for a trademark on the name on March 29, in the process giving clues as to what the startup might actually do.

PingPong and Perch want to make it easier for third parties, which are often accumulated into a larger group by acquisition, to sell overseas on Amazon's platform.

At a time when it’s never been more important for small businesses like salons and spas to improve economics, scalability and control, fintech can provide a path to better margins, says Boulevard's Biju Nair.

The technology excels at spotting money laundering and suspicious transactions, but it still can't be trusted to help bank customers make big decisions, such as what to do with retirement savings.

Like their counterparts in the U.K., U.S. regulators should be working closely with the private sector to establish principles and guardrails to direct and focus tech advancements in ways that will protect consumers and financial stability.

JAM FINTOP Banktech will fund startups that offer services designed for the banking industry. All 66 limited partners are banks.

In his annual letter shareholders, JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said banks are facing "enormous competitive threats — from virtually every angle."

The data aggregator, whose planned merger with Visa was called off in January, intends to use the funds to accelerate its global expansion.

The fintech is one of several that have drawn capital to eliminate the challenges of international commerce.

The company has changed the dynamics of its meetings, created diversity metrics and deployed software to make job descriptions gender-neutral.

To embrace social commerce, merchants should prioritize data privacy, communication of delivery timelines and a seamless checkout experience.