financial institutions

FinTech Tools Help Teens Build Credit Amid Increase in Social Media Financial Influencers
FinTech Tools Help Teens Build Credit Amid Increase in Social Media Financial Influencers
October 23, 2023  |  Personal Finance

In a world where children and teenagers often grow up surrounded by screens and smartphones, a new breed of companies, particularly FinTech firms, is using...

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Nearly 15% of FIs Cite Complex Regulatory Demands as Top Fraud-Fighting Challenge
Nearly 15% of FIs Cite Complex Regulatory Demands as Top Fraud-Fighting Challenge
October 20, 2023  |  Fraud Prevention

The rise of digital banking and faster digital payment methods has accelerated fraud and financial crime, prompting banks and financial institutions (FIs) to enhance their...

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Fiserv Offers Developers Access to Its Banking Hub
Fiserv Offers Developers Access to Its Banking Hub
October 19, 2023  |  API

Fiserv says it has made it easier for financial institutions and FinTechs to collaborate. The payments and financial services technology solutions company announced Thursday (Oct. 19) that it...

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Entersekt Launches Authentication Solution for Mobile Banking Apps
Entersekt Launches Authentication Solution for Mobile Banking Apps
October 18, 2023  |  Security & Fraud

Entersekt, a leading provider of authentication solutions, announced Wednesday (Oct. 18) the launch of a fully integrated mobile application authentication solution for financial institutions (FIs),...

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Nearly One-Third of Insurance Consumers Prefer Not to Pay Extra for Real-Time Payments
Nearly One-Third of Insurance Consumers Prefer Not to Pay Extra for Real-Time Payments
October 17, 2023  |  Insurance

Legacy payment systems in the financial and insurance industries have often resulted in delays, errors and complications, leading to damaged customer loyalty and lost business....

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Banks Combine AI and Communication to Combat the Rising Threat of Payment Fraud
Banks Combine AI and Communication to Combat the Rising Threat of Payment Fraud
October 16, 2023  |  Security & Fraud

With the rise of digital transactions and online services, fraud has become an increasing concern for both consumers and businesses. In March 2023, for example,...

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RBI Fines Paytm Payments Bank for KYC Violations
RBI Fines Paytm Payments Bank for KYC Violations
October 12, 2023  |  Regulation

India’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), has fined Paytm Payments Bank for non-compliance, including Know Your Customer (KYC) regulations, according to an...

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CFPB Says Surprise Overdraft and NSF Fees Lead to $120 Million in Refunds
CFPB Says Surprise Overdraft and NSF Fees Lead to $120 Million in Refunds
October 11, 2023  |  CFPB

Surprise overdraft and nonsufficient funds (NSF) fees account for a significant portion of the refunds to consumers by companies announced Wednesday (Oct. 11) by the...

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Central Banks, BIS and FI Projects Point to Growing Embrace of Tokenized Deposits
Central Banks, BIS and FI Projects Point to Growing Embrace of Tokenized Deposits
October 05, 2023  |  Banking

The Bank for International Settlements, central banks and traditional financial institutions (FIs) are in the midst of tackling various ways and means of creating and...

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