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Global Merchants See Sales Boost With Modern Cross-Border Payments Infrastructure
Global Merchants See Sales Boost With Modern Cross-Border Payments Infrastructure
September 29, 2023  |  eCommerce

The pandemic era ushered in many favorable trends for global eCommerce businesses, but times have changed, says Pranav Sood, EMEA executive GM at payments firm...

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More Men Than Women Have Been Denied Credit at Least Once in Past Year
More Men Than Women Have Been Denied Credit at Least Once in Past Year
September 29, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

In the United States where credit scores are a critical factor in determining whether you are approved or denied for a mortgage, auto loan or...

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Does Meta’s 3.59 Billion Users Give It Competitive AI Moat?
Does Meta’s 3.59 Billion Users Give It Competitive AI Moat?
September 29, 2023  |  artificial intelligence

Big Tech’s artificial intelligence (AI) arms race shows no signs of slowing to a cold war. At least not any time soon, while there are...

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Blend, Huize Help FinTech IPO Index Notch 0.2% Gain in Volatile Week 
Blend, Huize Help FinTech IPO Index Notch 0.2% Gain in Volatile Week 
September 29, 2023  |  Connected Economy

A volatile week on Wall Street is bringing the third quarter to a close. And for the FinTech IPO Index, the slight gains of 0.2%...

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Report: Bain Capital Among Potential Buyers for CCC Intelligent Solutions
Report: Bain Capital Among Potential Buyers for CCC Intelligent Solutions
September 28, 2023  |  Acquisitions

Bain Capital is reportedly considering a deal to acquire CCC Intelligent Solutions Holdings, a car-insurance software provider controlled by Advent International. The private equity firm is one...

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SVB’s Collapse Cost $16 Billion, and Fed’s Watchdog Wants to Know Why
SVB’s Collapse Cost $16 Billion, and Fed’s Watchdog Wants to Know Why
September 28, 2023  |  Bank Regulation

When Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) failed this spring, it shocked the market.  But while those economic and banking sector wobbles have since largely abated, the third-largest...

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Uber Freight Unveils Product Roadmap With AI-Powered Software
Uber Freight Unveils Product Roadmap With AI-Powered Software
September 28, 2023  |  artificial intelligence

Uber Freight has unveiled its product roadmap, incorporating artificial intelligence-powered software to transform the global movement of goods. This announcement follows Uber Freight’s acquisition of...

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Gen Z Turns to Connected Devices to Multitask at Work
Gen Z Turns to Connected Devices to Multitask at Work
September 28, 2023  |  Connected Economy

From smartphones to smart TVs and voice-controlled assistants, connected devices have transformed the way consumers multitask in their daily lives. In fact, consumers are using...

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Report: Travelex Owners Assess Buyer Interest for Potential Sale
Report: Travelex Owners Assess Buyer Interest for Potential Sale
September 28, 2023  |  Acquisitions

British currency exchange company Travelex is reportedly considering a sale. The owners of Travelex, including former bondholders who gained control through a debt restructuring, are working with...

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