Thrive Capital is reportedly in discussions to invest $1 billion in analytics software maker Databricks. This deal would value the company around $55 billion, Bloomberg News reported Thursday (Nov. 14), citing sources familiar with the matter. Those sources say Thrive is expected to lead a share sale, allowing some...
Volante Technologies has expanded the capabilities of its Volante Payments Platform by adding a module that gives financial institutions greater visibility and control over their payments business. The new module, Volante Payments Intelligence, offers banks historical and real-time payments data together with actionable intelligence for...
Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) face challenges when securing credit, especially in an uncertain economy. Embedded lending, which integrates credit options directly into purchase platforms, offers a fast and convenient solution. But a key element of embedded lending is the need for SMBs to share...
At a time when more financial institutions are monetizing consumers’ financial data, state policymakers should assess gaps in their data privacy laws, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) said Tuesday (Nov. 12). The regulator found in a report released Tuesday that many states have adopted...
November 14, 2024
Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) face challenges when securing credit, especially in an uncertain economy. Embedded lending, which integrates credit options directly into purchase platforms, offers a fast and convenient solution. But a key element of embedded lending is the need for SMBs to share their financial data in real time — something many businesses […]
November 12, 2024
Collaboration will be key for payment industry players to deliver value in marketing, fraud, risk and operations, Banyan Chief Commercial Officer Mike Minelli writes in a new PYMNTS eBook, “The...
November 08, 2024
Amazon’s latest move into the grocery sector, through a new partnership with Mexican grocery delivery startup Jüsto, signals its push to expand its food and essentials offerings. Amazon customers in...
November 04, 2024
In times of business uncertainty, controlling for what’s controllable becomes paramount for a company’s leadership. And it’s these times when all heads tend to turn to the finance function for...
November 14, 2024
Thrive Capital is reportedly in discussions to invest $1 billion in analytics software maker Databricks. This deal would value the company around $55 billion, Bloomberg News reported Thursday (Nov. 14), citing sources familiar with the matter. Those sources say Thrive is expected to lead a share sale, allowing some early investors and employees to sell stakes to new investors. […]
November 14, 2024
Volante Technologies has expanded the capabilities of its Volante Payments Platform by adding a module that gives financial institutions greater visibility and control over their payments business. The new module,...
November 12, 2024
At a time when more financial institutions are monetizing consumers’ financial data, state policymakers should assess gaps in their data privacy laws, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) said Tuesday...
November 11, 2024
Western Union has launched a media network business that lets companies advertise to its customers via company-owned channels like its website, mobile app and digital-out-of-home (DOOH) screen network as well...
