The On-Demand Economy Drives Surge in Instant Payments

The On-Demand Economy Drives Surge in Instant Payments
The On-Demand Economy Drives Surge in Instant Payments
December 17, 2024  |  Money Mobility

What do gig workers and gamers have in common? Both are driving a seismic shift in how businesses manage payments — and instant is the...

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Small Business Loans Decreased in 2023 as Lending Standards Tightened
Small Business Loans Decreased in 2023 as Lending Standards Tightened
December 16, 2024  |  SMBs

Small business and small farm loans decreased in 2023 as interest rates rose and lending standards tightened, according to three federal banking agencies with responsibilities...

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Lululemon Faces Challenges in Domestic Market Despite Global Success
Lululemon Faces Challenges in Domestic Market Despite Global Success
December 16, 2024  |  Retail

For Lululemon, the third quarter of 2024 marked an interesting contrast in its performance across different regions. While the company saw impressive global growth, especially...

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TikTok Asks Supreme Court for Emergency Injunction of US Ban
TikTok Asks Supreme Court for Emergency Injunction of US Ban
December 16, 2024  |  Social Commerce

TikTok asked the Supreme Court on Monday (Dec. 16) for an emergency injunction of the U.S. law that would force the app’s owner to sell...

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FDIC Finds More ‘Problem Banks,’ Now at 3-Year High
FDIC Finds More ‘Problem Banks,’ Now at 3-Year High
December 16, 2024  |  Banking

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.’s roster of “problem banks” continues to grow. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Google’s Gemini 2.0 Promises Autonomous Control of Complex Business Tasks
Google’s Gemini 2.0 Promises Autonomous Control of Complex Business Tasks
December 16, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

A subtle but potentially significant shift is occurring in artificial intelligence (AI). Machines are advancing beyond processing commands to undertaking tasks with more autonomy. Get...

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Rhode Island Urges Residents to Protect Personal Information Amid Data Breach
Rhode Island Urges Residents to Protect Personal Information Amid Data Breach
December 16, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

Rhode Island is urging the state’s residents to protect their personal information amid a data breach of RIBridges, a system that handles many of the...

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CARD.com Taps Visa Direct to Expand Financial Services Globally
CARD.com Taps Visa Direct to Expand Financial Services Globally
December 16, 2024  |  Cross-border Payments

CARD.com now enables its users to make cross-border payments via Visa Direct. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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AI Companies Receive 42% of US Venture Capital Investment
AI Companies Receive 42% of US Venture Capital Investment
December 16, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

Venture capital in the U.S. has moved to artificial intelligence (AI) companies at an “unprecedented” rate, HSBC Innovation Banking said Monday (Dec. 16). Get the...

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