Faster Payments Become Catalyst for New B2B Business Models
Faster Payments Become Catalyst for New B2B Business Models
December 18, 2023  |  Faster Payments

Can instant payments transform transactions from waiting games to a real-time revolution? “There’s a certain expectation that instant payments means instant gratification,” Shaunt Sarkissian, founder and...

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Lack of Consumer Protections Seen as FedNow Headwind
Lack of Consumer Protections Seen as FedNow Headwind
December 18, 2023  |  Faster Payments

Andy McHale, senior director of product and market strategy at Spreedly, told PYMNTS that the future looks bright for faster payments here in the United...

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Fraudsters Cook Up Slicker Recipes as More Transactions Move Online
Fraudsters Cook Up Slicker Recipes as More Transactions Move Online
December 18, 2023  |  Fraud Attack

Financial fraud remains a persistent challenge across industries, and its threat is further sharpened by technological complexity and the growing sophistication of bad actors.  “Fraud...

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Improving Credit Scores Can Boost Subprime Consumers’ Borrowing Capacity by Almost 70%
Improving Credit Scores Can Boost Subprime Consumers’ Borrowing Capacity by Almost 70%
December 18, 2023  |  Personal Finance

In a credit-based economy like the United States, credit scores play a crucial role in determining access to credit and financial stability. This poses a...

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Consumers Need Incentives to Pick Pay-by-Bank Options
Consumers Need Incentives to Pick Pay-by-Bank Options
December 18, 2023  |  Retail

Account-to-account (A2A) payments do just what the name implies: transfer funds between bank accounts in near real time. These payments have gained traction in recent...

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CE 100 Index Climbs 4.2% as Banking Names Rally on Possible Rate Cuts 
CE 100 Index Climbs 4.2% as Banking Names Rally on Possible Rate Cuts 
December 18, 2023  |  IPO

A broad stock market rally was the hallmark of last week’s trading action. The Federal Reserve signaled a pause on interest rate hikes and three...

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China’s Once-Dependable Tourists Are Growing Younger and Spending Less
China’s Once-Dependable Tourists Are Growing Younger and Spending Less
December 17, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

Chinese tourists are traveling again, but reportedly aren’t spending like they did before the pandemic. There was a time when the retail world catered to...

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China Gets Tough on Non-Bank Payment Providers
China Gets Tough on Non-Bank Payment Providers
December 17, 2023  |  Regulation

China has published new measures designed to place greater oversight on non-banking payment companies. The rules, issued by China’s State Council, impose stricter licensing rules and...

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Amex Aims to Onboard Thousands of Small Australian Merchants
Amex Aims to Onboard Thousands of Small Australian Merchants
December 17, 2023  |  Credit Cards

American Express has launched a campaign to increase acceptance of its cards in Australia. The company’s OptBlue program is set to onboard “thousands” of small...

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