Technology

Modeled after Energy Star, the Cyber Trust Mark will label smart devices that pass federal cybersecurity standards.

A new EU law that requires interoperability and universal support for instant processing goes into effect this week, providing clarity that the U.S. lacks, while ABN Amro says restrooms generate transaction revenue. That and more news in this week's global payments roundup.

Banking relies far too much on human relationships and trust for it to hand over essential questions about perception and judgement to artificial intelligence. The need for human bankers will always exist.

Former Avantax executive Walters is succeeding Simon Paris as Finastra's CEO.

The angry reaction of Bench's customers to its sudden closing was one thing that made it an attractive acquisition target, Employer.com executives say.

Acting Comptroller of the Currency Michael Hsu reflects on his tenure, the challenges of financial regulation, and the delicate balance of fostering innovation while maintaining trust in the financial system.

The payment company says machine learning is making progress in fighting card testing, which crooks use to determine how ripe a payment account is for theft.

As banks navigate a landscape scarred by the Synapse bankruptcy, they need to build or buy the technical ability to reconcile accounts daily and vet any new fintech partners more thoroughly. 

The future of bitcoin isn't a winner-takes-all scenario where it either replaces the existing financial system or fails entirely. Instead, it's evolving into a multifaceted financial technology.

Financial institutions need to beware of advanced persistent threats and of the potential security shortcomings of their vendors, experts say.