Data science

PayPal’s crackdown on human trafficking

02/05/20

The payments company is working with nonprofit organizations, law enforcement authorities, victims and others to make it harder for the criminals behind the modern slave trade to move money.

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Visa’s Plaid deal shows you can teach an old dog new tricks

01/16/20

The acquisition will vastly expand Visa's platform, giving it nearly Amazon-like influence.

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Digital transformation doesn't have to disrupt customer experience

12/24/19

It can be a painful process for a bank to go digital, but there are ways to ease the transition.

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A tech solution to the pot banking problem

11/12/19

New data analytics could help provide more comfort to banks in doing business with the cannabis industry, despite restrictive federal laws.

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How some banks are luring talent from big tech

05/10/19

Most financial institutions can’t compete on pay, but there are other advantages they can offer, including agile development.

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TransUnion innovation lab expanding to Canada, India

03/07/19

The lab works with more than 200 data scientists to create access to affordable credit and help financial firms match products to customers, the company says.

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TD still years away from full AI integration, CEO says

02/05/19

A year after buying the artificial intelligence fintech Layer 6, TD Bank is "rewiring how the organization has worked," Gregory Braca says.

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Banking could use more leaders with STEM skills

07/09/18

The rise of AI, high-frequency trading and other complex activities is all the more reason for policymakers and financial executives to sharpen their understanding of science, technology, engineering and math.

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