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95% of Shoppers Research Influencer Picks Before Buying
95% of Shoppers Research Influencer Picks Before Buying
January 27, 2026  |  Social Commerce

Influencer marketing has become a routine part of shopping, but its real power lies less in persuasion and more in starting the process. Get the...

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AI and Data Are Changing How CFOs and Treasurers Manage Working Capital
AI and Data Are Changing How CFOs and Treasurers Manage Working Capital
January 26, 2026  |  VISA

The “2025–2026 Growth Corporates Working Capital Index,” a collaboration between PYMNTS Intelligence and Visa, examines how middle-market and growth-oriented companies are redefining working capital in...

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Eight in 10 Small Businesses Want Credit and on Their Terms
Eight in 10 Small Businesses Want Credit and on Their Terms
January 23, 2026  |  SMBs

Small businesses are sending lenders the message that credit is broadly within reach, so the real fight is over flexibility and control. Get the Full...

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December Labor Economy Wage Gains Could Add $32 Billion to GDP, Even as Worker Confidence Lags
December Labor Economy Wage Gains Could Add $32 Billion to GDP, Even as Worker Confidence...
January 23, 2026  |  Consumer Insights

“Wage to Wallet™ Index: The Divided Recovery: Labor Economy Workers Face an Uncertain 2026” is a collaboration between PYMNTS Intelligence, WorkWhile and Ingo Payments. This...

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Digital Bank Users Say They’re Ready to Move 35% of Payments Off Cards
Digital Bank Users Say They’re Ready to Move 35% of Payments Off Cards
January 21, 2026  |  Consumer Payments

As Pay by Bank becomes more visible in the U.S. payments market, one group of consumers is clearly leading the way: those who use digital...

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Synthetic IDs and Agent Bots Force Banks to Rethink Verification
Synthetic IDs and Agent Bots Force Banks to Rethink Verification
January 21, 2026  |  Digital Identity

Growth in a digital world requires standout digital infrastructure and tooling. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Regulators Rewrite How Blockchain Gets Built
Regulators Rewrite How Blockchain Gets Built
January 19, 2026  |  Blockchain

For much of blockchain’s commercial life, regulation functioned as a question mark rather than a framework. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Banks Overestimate Their Identity Defenses to the Tune of $34B a Year
Banks Overestimate Their Identity Defenses to the Tune of $34B a Year
January 16, 2026  |  Digital Identity

As financial services firms push deeper into digital channels, identity verification has quietly become one of the most consequential—and most underestimated—forces shaping growth, risk and...

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Only 24% of Americans Saved More in 2025
Only 24% of Americans Saved More in 2025
January 16, 2026  |  Consumer Insights

A growing share of Americans look financially stable on paper yet remain one unexpected bill away from strain, according to PYMNTS Intelligence research that reframed...

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