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Partnerships
PNC and TCW Partner on Loans to Middle Market Companies

The PNC Financial Services Group and the TCW Group have formalized and...

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artificial intelligence
AI Explained: Large Language Models May Transform Industries 

Large language models, or LLMs, have emerged as pivotal forces in artificial...

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Cryptocurrency
Vodafone is Bringing Crypto Payments to SIM Card-Based Mobile Wallets

Phone, keys, wallet. That’s the daily routine that tens of millions ...

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Partnerships
Accenture and Oracle Partner on Generative AI for Finance Teams

Accenture and Oracle expanded their partnership to help clients accelerate their adoption of generative...

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Mobile Wallets
Alipay+ Looks to Expand as eWallet Use Grows

China’s Ant Group is reportedly looking to expand use of its payments product...

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Retail
US Consumers Demand Shoppable Video Content Directly From Brands

As commerce and entertainment become increasingly intertwined, high-intent consumers are still turning to...

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SMBs
US Small Businesses See Drop in Failure Risk Compared to...

Despite news about rising inflation and stalled interest rates, recent PYMNTS...

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Bank Regulation
Banking Regulators’ Guide to Third-Party Risk Management Spotlights Community Banks’...

The rise of open banking and FinTechs is changing the fabric...

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CBDC
Swiss National Bank Says Wholesale CBDC Eliminates Barriers in Financial...

The Swiss National Bank (SNB) is conducting a pilot project that has used...

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Retail
Target Expanding Private-Label Offerings to Other Stores

Shoppers might soon spot Target’s private-label brands at stores other than Target. Christina...

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Personnel
TerraPay Names Western Union Vet Hassan Chatlia Head of Network

TerraPay has named former Western Union executive Hassan Chatlia to a new leadership role. Chatlia will...

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Restaurant innovation
Starbucks Ex-CEO Urges Leaders to Return to Stores

Starbucks’ former CEO said the chain’s leaders need to spend more time at...

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Cryptocurrency
Visa: Bots Drive 90% of Stablecoin Transactions

Bots account for a vast majority of stablecoin transactions, recent Visa research shows....

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Faster Payments
JPMorgan Offers Faster Domestic Payments Via Visa Direct 

J.P. Morgan and Visa have teamed to offer faster domestic payments via Visa Direct. The...

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Personnel
Bakkt Cuts 13% of Staff as Execs Depart

Bakkt is cutting staff after warning earlier this year about the...

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Payments Innovation
Payments Executives Say These Nine Innovations Will Shape Q2 2024

Today’s operating landscape is dynamic, and at its center sits the...

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Digital Banking
Citi’s Chief Digital Officer Connects Data to Customer Experience

The amount of data now being generated by consumers is testing...

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Monday Meetup
Exclusive: Markaaz Introduces Global Business Identity Platform

A new global business identity platform is on the scene, enabling...

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Opinion
Technology and Data Pave the Way for Improved B2B Payments

Data integrity and technology that provides flexibility are key for businesses...

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Connected Economy
CE 100 Index Rises 0.7% as Earnings Drive Lifestyle Categories

The CE 100 Index gained 0.7%, buoyed by continued earnings reports...

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Loans
Report: Private Equity Pushing Onto Bank's Low-Risk Loan Turf

Private equity companies are reportedly stepping up efforts to compete with...

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artificial intelligence
Apple AI Could Produce 'Really Really Good' Version of Siri

What if Apple’s voice assistant Siri “was really, really, really good?” That...

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Cryptocurrency
Crypto Firms Engage in Aggressive Fundraising to Boost Valuations

Cryptocurrency startups are reportedly engaging in aggressive fundraising as the digital...

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artificial intelligence
Warren Buffett Warns of AI Use in Scams

Berkshire Hathaway’s Warren Buffett has compared the development of artificial intelligence (AI)...

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Restaurant Roundup
Are Consumers 'Done With Fast Food' as Prices Climb?

Denis Montenaro, a regular McDonald’s diner, recently came to a decision. “I’m done...

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eCommerce
Mytheresa Aims to Be 'Winner' of Luxury eCommerce Downturn

If the luxury eCommerce space is tumbling down, Mytheresa plans to come out...

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Apple
Warren Buffett Cuts Stake in Apple by 13%

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway has cut its stake in Apple, apparently for tax...

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Cryptocurrency
Crypto.com Looks to Sports to Capture Non-Crypto Audience 

Crypto.com wants to increase its sports sponsorships to reach a wider...

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Personnel
Paytm Money Names Rakesh Singh CEO as COO Departs

Embattled Indian FinTech Paytm has just undergone a leadership shakeup. Bhavesh Gupta, the...

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Retail
Dave & Buster’s Launches Arcade Betting as Wagers Gain Popularity

With the proliferation of betting apps bringing gambling into more parts...

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Taxes
IRS Modernization Efforts Pose Challenges as Enterprises Embrace eFiling  

Digital transformation is becoming as inevitable as the reality of paying...

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Banking
Banks Boost Visibility, Customer Service With Branches in Airport Terminals

Several banks have reportedly expanded their retail footprint into airport terminals. These...

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Retail
J.P. Morgan Payments Powers Merchandise Transactions for Formula One Organizer

J.P. Morgan Payments is facilitating purchases of merchandise for a Formula...

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artificial intelligence
How AI Reshapes Education, Streamlines Upskilling for Employees

Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing how companies train and upskill their...

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CFO
What the Future of Work Means for CFOs’ Budgets

Over $38 billion of U.S. office buildings face loan defaults, foreclosures or other...

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Connected Economy
Integrated Health Metrics Unlock New Frontier for Connected Wellness

In the wake of Peloton’s restructuring efforts that come amid a decline in user engagement and a shrinking...

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Artificial Intelligence
JPMorgan Chase Unveils AI-Powered Tool for Thematic Investing

J.P. Morgan Chase reportedly unveiled an artificial intelligence-powered tool designed to facilitate thematic investing....

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Biometrics
Microsoft’s Facial-Recognition Ban Points to Growing Qualms Over Privacy 

Microsoft’s decision to ban police departments from using its Azure OpenAI...

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