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Banking
Going High-Touch and High-Tech Helps Local Banks Win Over Small Business Customers
February 26, 2025

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Regulation
Why This CEO Says It Has to Be ‘Business as Usual’ in Uncertain Regulatory Climate
February 26, 2025

The future is uncertain for a host of regulatory agencies these days, with the financial services sector seeing more uncertainty than most. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Payments Innovation
Payments Move From Checkbox to Strategic Differentiator for ISVs
February 26, 2025

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Artificial Intelligence
CFOs Give External GenAI Data the Cold Shoulder, at Least for Now
February 26, 2025

If there’s a cornerstone of the finance function, it’s trust but verify. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...

Investments
Report: Perplexity Creating $50 Million Venture Fund for AI Startups
February 25, 2025

Perplexity AI is reportedly creating a $50 million venture fund focused on U.S.-based pre-seed and seed artificial intelligence (AI) startups. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Security & Fraud
UK Fraud Reimbursement Platform Sees Slow Adoption by Financial Institutions
February 25, 2025

Banks and payment companies have been slow to adopt a new platform in the U.K. that is meant to streamline the reimbursement of consumers who have fallen victim to online fraud. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Regulation
Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev Says Government Regulation Good for Business
February 25, 2025

Robinhood Markets CEO Vlad Tenev reportedly said Tuesday (Feb. 25) that government regulation is good for the company’s business. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

Regulation
FTC Nominee Mark Meador Says Agency Should Target Tech Censorship
February 25, 2025

President Donald Trump’s nominee for the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Mark Meador, said Tuesday (Feb. 25) during a Senate confirmation hearing that the agency should combat companies’ overly restrictive noncompete agreements and should continue its efforts to fight censorship on tech platforms. Get the Full...

CFPB
Justice Department Says CFPB Will Be Streamlined, Not Dismantled
February 25, 2025

Justice Department attorneys reportedly said late Monday (Feb. 24) in court filings that the Trump administration plans to streamline, not dismantle, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...