The Inside Take on AI’s Role in Streamlining Lending for All
The Inside Take on AI’s Role in Streamlining Lending for All
April 12, 2023  |  Loans

Instant disbursements adoption set new records in 2022 — except in lending, where two-thirds of FinTech FI customers would eagerly pay extra for instant disbursements....

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‘Humbled’ VCs Turn to Middle East For Funding
‘Humbled’ VCs Turn to Middle East For Funding
April 12, 2023  |  Investments

As funding evaporates, venture capital firms are seeking an oasis in the Middle East. Groups like Andreessen Horowitz, Tiger Global and IVP have in the...

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Merchants Reap Economic Benefit of Co-Branded Store Card Momentum
Merchants Reap Economic Benefit of Co-Branded Store Card Momentum
April 12, 2023  |  Credit Cards

In 2023, store credit cards could significantly surge based on last year’s trends. A report by LendingTree revealed that 35% of Americans were likely to...

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Sezzle CFO Says Shared Goals Key to Navigating Uncertain Times
Sezzle CFO Says Shared Goals Key to Navigating Uncertain Times
April 12, 2023  |  CFO

Shared points of view that avoid single points of failure are helping CFOs accelerate growth. That’s according to Karen Hartje, chief financial officer at FinTech...

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Open Banking and Machine Learning Aid the Battle Against False Declines
Open Banking and Machine Learning Aid the Battle Against False Declines
April 12, 2023  |  Digital Banking

Elizabeth Graham, product manager at Entersekt, said false declines carry significant risks for banks and merchants, where consumer loyalty is critical. Merchants and issuers are losing...

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Embedded Finance Turns Checkout Into a Better Customer Experience for Brands
Embedded Finance Turns Checkout Into a Better Customer Experience for Brands
April 12, 2023  |  Retail

In response to widespread demand for convenience, nonfinancial companies are using banking-as-a-service (BaaS) to seamlessly integrate financial products into traditionally nonfinancial platforms and experiences. Known...

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Cross-Border Remittances Go Omnichannel for Growth
Cross-Border Remittances Go Omnichannel for Growth
April 12, 2023  |  Cross-border Payments

Like other industries, the pandemic saw remittance customers shifting from traditional brick-and-mortar environments to the digital space, with some customers using an app to transfer...

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Rising P2P Payments Driving Demand for More Seamless Money Movement Options
Rising P2P Payments Driving Demand for More Seamless Money Movement Options
April 11, 2023  |  Payment Methods

Call it peer-to-peer or person-to-person, but P2P is taking on new significance in a troubled economy where splitting the restaurant bill or lending your friend...

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Credit Reporting Agencies Remove More Medical Collections Debt From Reports
Credit Reporting Agencies Remove More Medical Collections Debt From Reports
April 11, 2023  |  Healthcare Financing

Three credit reporting agencies have taken another step in removing medical collection tradelines from credit reports. Equifax, Experian and TransUnion have removed medical collections debt...

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