Technology

Financial institutions have trouble pinning down a common definition of AI and figuring out which of their processes incorporate the technology. That can lead to trouble with regulators.

The cybersecurity company promised more rigorous tests for software updates after a widespread IT outage last month.

The London challenger bank has added deposits in an effort to keep customers from using banks and other fintechs; the Australian bank Westpac is offering cards to kids as young as 8; and more in our global payments and fintech roundup.

Generative AI is exciting, but has limited fraud-busting utility. Instead of rushing to implement gen AI-powered anti-fraud initiatives, banks should focus on strengthening their existing security measures.

Banks weigh in on the fallout from CrowdStrike's outage, Patelco Credit Union navigates an ongoing legal battle over ransomware attack, JPMorgan Chase's tech usage for fighting fraud and more.

CEO Alex Chriss contends the payments company can get a boost from greater access to mobile payment technology while competing against the technology giant on other fronts.

The Wilmington, North Carolina-based institution is pursuing a model that cuts out the middleman and embeds its services directly into fintech partners' platforms.

Investing in data governance, compliance and staffing appropriately can help manage the risks of offering banking as a service, experts say.

New funding would increase valuations for both firms, reversing a slump that has impacted the entire industry for the past two years.

Financial institutions that entered the space before regulatory oversight intensified need to calculate whether the price of talent, risk planning and technology is worth the return.