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Can Legacy B2B Payments Coexist With ISO 20022 Migration Strategies?
Can Legacy B2B Payments Coexist With ISO 20022 Migration Strategies?
April 16, 2024  |  B2B Payments

Traditional B2B payments, with end-to-end processes frequently characterized by delays and complexities, remain stubbornly intractable.  But with the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta highlighting on Monday...

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Banks Report Lending Slows as Corporate Borrowers Pay Down Debt
Banks Report Lending Slows as Corporate Borrowers Pay Down Debt
April 16, 2024  |  Banking

The largest U.S. banks are reporting a slowdown in lending. Bank of America and PNC were the latest to do so, with the former reporting Tuesday (April 16)...

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Senator Blames ‘Pink Tax’ for Undermining Women’s Financial Wellness 
Senator Blames ‘Pink Tax’ for Undermining Women’s Financial Wellness 
April 16, 2024  |  Healthcare

A Pennsylvania lawmaker has once again put the so-called “pink tax” in the spotlight.  In a new study, U.S. Sen. Bob Casey, D-Pa., accuses corporations of...

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Banks Cut 5,000 Jobs in Q1 Amid Uncertain Economic Climate
Banks Cut 5,000 Jobs in Q1 Amid Uncertain Economic Climate
April 16, 2024  |  Personnel

The largest U.S. banks cut a total of more than 5,000 jobs during the first quarter. They did so to control costs during an uncertain...

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Amazon Live Launches Shoppable Channel Integrating TVs and Mobile Devices
Amazon Live Launches Shoppable Channel Integrating TVs and Mobile Devices
April 16, 2024  |  Amazon

Amazon Live has launched an interactive and shoppable channel called FAST Channel on Prime Video and Amazon Freevee. This channel will feature Amazon’s “shop the show” technology that allows...

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Data-Driven Platforms Accelerate Education’s Digital Transformation
Data-Driven Platforms Accelerate Education’s Digital Transformation
April 16, 2024  |  Technology

Despite the advancements in classroom technology and increased investments in K-12 education spurred by the pandemic, schools and districts continue to grapple with challenges such...

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Earnings Season and FICO Data Point to ‘Strong’ Consumer Credit Profiles
Earnings Season and FICO Data Point to ‘Strong’ Consumer Credit Profiles
April 16, 2024  |  Consumer Finance

Earnings season, so far — and chiefly through the big banks — is pointing to some strength in consumer credit. And that strength has been...

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Will On-Device AI Processing Bring More Shoppers to Mobile Commerce?
Will On-Device AI Processing Bring More Shoppers to Mobile Commerce?
April 16, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence (AI) is being embedded directly into devices, potentially boosting app speeds dramatically. As Apple reportedly gears up to introduce AI-powered features on the...

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High-Earning Consumers Prefer Luxury Experiences Over Things
High-Earning Consumers Prefer Luxury Experiences Over Things
April 16, 2024  |  Consumer Insights

When it comes to living large, big earners like to splurge on making memories more so than on, say, a new handbag, PYMNTS Intelligence research...

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