30% of Consumers Swap Instant for Slower Payments to Avoid Fees
30% of Consumers Swap Instant for Slower Payments to Avoid Fees
August 19, 2023  |  Faster Payments

Buoyed by growing consumer preference for faster payments, instant disbursements have gained popularity in recent years. The recent launch of the FedNow instant payments system...

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Colombia Central Bank Backs Spending Limits on Retail CBDCs 
Colombia Central Bank Backs Spending Limits on Retail CBDCs 
August 18, 2023  |  CBDC

The push toward central bank digital currencies seems an inexorable one. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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This Week in AI: China’s Regulations Go Live While Use-Cases Expand 
This Week in AI: China’s Regulations Go Live While Use-Cases Expand 
August 18, 2023  |  artificial intelligence

The wheels of the generative artificial intelligence (AI) marketplace keep moving forward.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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DBS Bank, Infor Nexus Launch Pre-Shipment Financing Solution
DBS Bank, Infor Nexus Launch Pre-Shipment Financing Solution
August 18, 2023  |  SMBs

Supply chain network Infor Nexus and DBS Bank have joined forces to launch a new pre-shipment financing solution for small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in...

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Will Instacart IPO Open the Door for Other eCommerce Platforms to Mull the Market?
Will Instacart IPO Open the Door for Other eCommerce Platforms to Mull the Market?
August 18, 2023  |  IPO

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Medical Properties Trust Says Regulator’s Hold on Transaction ‘Deemed Immaterial’
Medical Properties Trust Says Regulator’s Hold on Transaction ‘Deemed Immaterial’
August 18, 2023  |  Real Estate

A California state regulator has ordered a hold on a transaction between Medical Properties Trust (MPT) and Prospect Medical Holdings. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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QSRs Update Physical Restaurants to Drive Digital Sales
QSRs Update Physical Restaurants to Drive Digital Sales
August 18, 2023  |  Restaurant Roundup

This week in restaurants, Wendy’s and Taco Bell develop new restaurant designs with an eye toward digital growth, and Checkers and Rally’s expand tests of...

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Elon Musk: X Will Eliminate Block Feature
Elon Musk: X Will Eliminate Block Feature
August 18, 2023  |  Social Commerce

X owner Elon Musk said Friday (Aug. 18) that users of the social media platform formerly known as Twitter will no longer be able to...

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Consumers See Restaurants Getting Stingier With Discounts Amid Inflation 
Consumers See Restaurants Getting Stingier With Discounts Amid Inflation 
August 18, 2023  |  Restaurant Roundup

As food inflation puts pressure on restaurant margins, consumers have noticed restaurants scaling down their deals and promotions.   Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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