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BIRMINGHAM, Ala.—Card-linking, which allows consumers to link their debit or credit cards to loyalty programs, digital coupons or mobile wallets, is on the rise.

TUKWILA, Wash.—BECU has entered into a partnership with Major League Soccer’s Seattle Sounders FC to make BECU the official credit union partner of the team.

NEW YORK–Phishing/hacking/malware was the cause of 31% of data security incidents during 2015, a shift from 2014 when human error was the leading cause, according to the second annual BakerHostetler Data Security Incident Response Report.

WASHINGTON–Freddie Mac has a robust forecast for the housing industry, predicting that during 2016 sales, housing starts, and house prices will reach their highest levels since 2006 despite inventory and affordability challenges.