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56% of CFOs Say Virtual Cards Are Key for Managing Financial Flexibility
56% of CFOs Say Virtual Cards Are Key for Managing Financial Flexibility
December 12, 2024  |  Commercial Payments

Middle-market companies are turning to virtual credit cards to manage working capital more effectively. Offering the same flexibility as traditional credit cards, but with enhanced...

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Macy’s Strategy Shows Promise With Focus on Omnichannel Shoppers
Macy’s Strategy Shows Promise With Focus on Omnichannel Shoppers
December 11, 2024  |  Earnings

Will Macy’s Bold New Chapter strategy be enough to save the iconic company and return it to profitable growth? Macy’s is facing a challenging period...

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Grocery and Shelter Costs Rise in November, Straining Consumer Budgets
Grocery and Shelter Costs Rise in November, Straining Consumer Budgets
December 11, 2024  |  Economy

The key takeaway from the Consumer Price Index (CPI) released Wednesday (Dec. 11) is that the pace of inflation pace quickened in November, as reported...

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Financial Landscape Unprepared for Increasing FinTech Influence, Oversight Group Says
Financial Landscape Unprepared for Increasing FinTech Influence, Oversight Group Says
December 11, 2024  |  Regulation

Innovation within the financial services and payments space tends to center around two poles: FinTechs, and cryptocurrency. In its newly released 2024 annual report, the...

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Why Payment Choice Can Make or Break Retail’s Holiday Season
Why Payment Choice Can Make or Break Retail’s Holiday Season
December 11, 2024  |  Payment Methods

There are more than a few factors tied to success during the holiday season. To put it mildly, the season is as much about stress...

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43% of Consumers Choose Retailers Based on Preferred Financing Options
43% of Consumers Choose Retailers Based on Preferred Financing Options
December 11, 2024  |  Buy Now Pay Later

During the holiday season, consumer spending is impacted by the availability and visibility of financing options, such as Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) plans. A...

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Could Micropayments Be the Next Frontier for B2B Commerce?
Could Micropayments Be the Next Frontier for B2B Commerce?
December 10, 2024  |  B2B Payments

Innovation is continually redefining the parameters of what’s possible in business-to-business (B2B) payments. And across today’s operating landscape, one defined by digital transformation and real-time...

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Three Things to Watch as FDIC Tightens Up on FinTech
Three Things to Watch as FDIC Tightens Up on FinTech
December 10, 2024  |  Regulation

Several watchdogs and agencies are sharpening their gaze on FinTechs, specifically bank-FinTech relationships and the risks tied to those partnerships. In July, the Board of...

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Newly Flush With Capital, Challenger Banks Face New Challenges
Newly Flush With Capital, Challenger Banks Face New Challenges
December 10, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

A wave of funding rounds over the past several months is giving challenger banks fresh financial firepower to position themselves as alternatives to traditional banks,...

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