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Real-time payments are currently among the hottest trends and topics in the payments industry. As the pace of deployment heats up, what forms will they take? PYMNTS examines the pros and cons of pull payments and push payments and predicts which will come out on top.

With most of the world’s economies showing clear signs of being in the late phase of the economic cycle, a lot of traditional financial institutions are facing a major turning point. The Financial Brand explains why it’s vital for financial institutions to unleash innovation to maintain and build competitive advantage.

Open banking is often seen as the future of banking, but data sharing is totally dependent on customer consent. For some users, a lack of trust is holding them back from embracing the concept. Bank Innovation examines why consumers are wary of open banking.

With technology moving faster than ever, many ask whether regulations can keep up. The FDIC is on a mission to engage with banks and fintechs to better understand the latest and greatest in financial technology. FDIC chairperson Jelena McWilliams shares more in an article for American Banker.