47% of Retailers Say False Declines Impact Consumer Satisfaction
47% of Retailers Say False Declines Impact Consumer Satisfaction
January 14, 2025  |  Checkout Conversion

Payment failures are a major challenge for merchants, especially as they expand globally. Consumers expect seamless transactions, and payment declines can lead to abandoned purchases,...

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Robinhood to Settle SEC Charges of ‘Broad Array’ of Violations
Robinhood to Settle SEC Charges of ‘Broad Array’ of Violations
January 13, 2025  |  Regulation

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) said Monday (Jan. 13) that two Robinhood broker-dealers have agreed to pay $45 million in combined civil penalties to...

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Neobanks Navigate SMB Market Potential and Regulatory Risks
Neobanks Navigate SMB Market Potential and Regulatory Risks
January 13, 2025  |  SMBs

Neobanks have gained momentum with the promise of helping consumers shift their financial lives fully online — with digital onboarding, speedier account openings and competitive...

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Report: FTC to Sue Property Management Firm Greystar, Alleging Hidden Fees
Report: FTC to Sue Property Management Firm Greystar, Alleging Hidden Fees
January 13, 2025  |  Regulation

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is reportedly preparing to sue real estate development and property management firm Greystar Real Estate Partners, alleging that the company...

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Report: Databricks Completes Largest Financing Round Yet, Raising $5 Billion
Report: Databricks Completes Largest Financing Round Yet, Raising $5 Billion
January 13, 2025  |  Investments

Databricks has reportedly raised $5 billion in financing, its largest debt raise ever, according to a Monday (Jan. 13) Bloomberg report. Get the Full Story...

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What Is Artificial General Intelligence and Why It Matters to Business
What Is Artificial General Intelligence and Why It Matters to Business
January 13, 2025  |  artificial intelligence

Artificial general intelligence (AGI) represents what many consider the Holy Grail of AI: machines that can understand, learn and apply knowledge across different situations and...

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CFPB Seeks to Stop Financial Companies From ‘Weaponizing’ Fine Print
CFPB Seeks to Stop Financial Companies From ‘Weaponizing’ Fine Print
January 13, 2025  |  CFPB

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) said Monday (Jan. 13) that it aims to stop financial companies from using fine print in contracts that results in...

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GoodRx CFO Karsten Voermann to Resign for Personal Reasons
GoodRx CFO Karsten Voermann to Resign for Personal Reasons
January 13, 2025  |  Personnel

GoodRx Holdings disclosed Monday (Jan. 13) that its chief financial officer, Karsten Voermann, submitted his resignation Tuesday (Jan. 7), effective Friday (Jan. 16). Get the...

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From Storefronts to Social Media: How Primark Is Connecting With US Shoppers
From Storefronts to Social Media: How Primark Is Connecting With US Shoppers
January 13, 2025  |  Retail

Known for its value-driven fashion, discount department store chain Primark is stepping up its game in the U.S.with a bold new marketing strategy. After nearly...

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