financial inclusion

94% of Consumers Who Use Overdrafts for $400-Plus Expenses Face  Financial Hardships
94% of Consumers Who Use Overdrafts for $400-Plus Expenses Face Financial Hardships
January 09, 2024  |  Consumer Insights

In challenging economic times, accessing credit is vital for many individuals, particularly those living paycheck to paycheck. One form of credit that consumers often rely...

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Will 2024 See Crypto Make Good on Its Financial Inclusion Promise?
Will 2024 See Crypto Make Good on Its Financial Inclusion Promise?
January 04, 2024  |  Financial Inclusion

Crypto had a bumpy, and at times wild, 2023. But industry observers and participants continue to believe that blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies have the potential to revolutionize financial...

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Buy Now, Pay Later to Surge in 2024 as Consumers Demand ‘Micro-Credit’
Buy Now, Pay Later to Surge in 2024 as Consumers Demand ‘Micro-Credit’
January 02, 2024  |  Buy Now Pay Later

Just a few years ago, buy now, pay later was a relatively new concept — one that’s now gone mainstream, Jacqueline White, president of i2c,...

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1 in 10 Consumers Use BNPL for Emergency Expenses
1 in 10 Consumers Use BNPL for Emergency Expenses
December 29, 2023  |  Buy Now Pay Later

Financial struggles are a constant challenge for those with limited access to credit, especially when unexpected emergencies arise. PYMNTS Intelligence research backs this up, showing...

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Visa and Tech5 Partner to Promote Digital ID-Based Payments
Visa and Tech5 Partner to Promote Digital ID-Based Payments
December 21, 2023  |  Digital Identity

Visa has teamed with biometrics firm TECH5 to help build “digital government ecosystems on a global scale.” The partnership will involve the two companies working to “implement digital ID-based...

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Anti-Fraud Measures Need to Work at the Speed of Instant Payments
Anti-Fraud Measures Need to Work at the Speed of Instant Payments
December 19, 2023  |  Real-Time Payments

The financial landscape is constantly in flux — and now it’s getting a little faster. As instant payments gain prominence, the strategies, challenges and potential...

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Traditional Payment Methods Remain Relevant Despite Real-Time Innovations
Traditional Payment Methods Remain Relevant Despite Real-Time Innovations
December 19, 2023  |  Real-Time Payments

In a rapidly changing digital world where real-time payments are becoming increasingly popular, it’s easy to assume that traditional payment methods like wire transfers and...

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How Cash Flow Insights Are Building Tomorrow’s Credit Products
How Cash Flow Insights Are Building Tomorrow’s Credit Products
December 12, 2023  |  Loans

The lending landscape is undergoing a system-level shift that promises to benefit both borrowers and lenders. FinTech innovations, and an evolving mindset within the industry,...

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Trucking FinTech Solvento Secures $50 Million Debt Facility, Launches AP Automation
Trucking FinTech Solvento Secures $50 Million Debt Facility, Launches AP Automation
December 07, 2023  |  Investments

Solvento has secured a $50 million debt facility and equity to further develop and expand the use of its payment and credit infrastructure for Latin...

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