July 18, 2023
Amazon to Launch ‘Shark Tank’-Like Reality Show in India
A new “Shark Tank”-like reality show reportedly may help Amazon “reshape the narrative” around its Indian business. The firm has faced challenges in the country, including criticism from mom-and-pop store...
July 18, 2023
Half Magic Leverages ‘Euphoria’ Buzz to Keep Consumers Engaged Amid...
With consumers pulling back on unnecessary purchases amid macroeconomic challenges, direct-to-consumer (D2C) beauty brand Half Magic is seizing on its founder’s wide social following to keep shoppers coming back even...
July 18, 2023
Doubling of Check Fraud Last Year Makes AP Automation an...
Outdated and inefficient accounts payable (AP) procedures are a critical factor in exposing companies to external risk and internal fraud, leading to significant financial and reputational damage. Dated AP processes...
July 17, 2023
CFPB and European Commission Open Dialogue About Digitization of Finance
As financial services become more digital, consumer advocates on both sides of the Atlantic are taking notice. To that end, Didier Reynders, commissioner for justice and consumer protection of the...
July 17, 2023
Microsoft Facing EU Antitrust Case Over Teams/Office Bundle
Microsoft’s Teams product has reportedly made it the target of an antitrust probe in Europe. The tech giant will be formally investigated by the European Commission (EC) over claims that...
July 17, 2023
FedNow’s Future and What the Triple Clock Theory Says About...
Four days from today, the Federal Reserve’s instant account-to-account payments rail will go live. FedNow’s launch on July 20 will bring the number of real-time rails in the U.S. to...
July 17, 2023
What All Banks Can Learn From Bank of England’s June...
When it comes to embracing new ways of doing things in payments — adopting standards, fostering new use cases — boring is good. Boring implies there have been no hiccups...
July 17, 2023
CE 100 Index Gains 4.7% as Affirm Soars and Banks...
For the CE 100 Index, the week was a rollicking one to the upside. All pillars gained ground as the Index itself surged 4.7%. The communications pillar led the way,...
July 15, 2023
Cold Stone Creamery Dishes on Consumer Loyalty for Small Business
Loyalty to ice cream? That seems like a task many would be willing to take on. But what if you lack the recognition of a widely known household name? How...