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House Chairs Seek Briefing On FDIC Crisis Readiness During Pandemic
April 14, 2020

Three top House Democrats have asked the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC) to explain how the agency is preparing for a financial crisis. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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More PPP Funds Would Help CDFIs Lend Money To Micro Businesses
April 14, 2020

Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) are hoping more Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funding is passed by Congress soon so that smaller businesses left behind can stay afloat during the coronavirus pandemic, according to a Tuesday (April 14) report in the Wall Street Journal. Get the...

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COVID-19 And The Acceleration Of Digital Payment Adoption
April 14, 2020

“Social distancing doesn’t have to stop the flow of money in today’s digital world,” Ingo Money CEO Drew Edwards told PYMNTS. “Whether we are talking about spending money or receiving money from a disbursement, we will likely see the acceleration of digital payment adoption…” as...

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PPP Won’t Fill Main Street SMBs’ Cash Gap
April 14, 2020

Main Street small businesses have differing timeframes as to when they expect to run out of operating cash, but they all see it coming. And their confidence hasn’t improved despite reports that infections are flattening, that ICU admissions are down or that “help is on...

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Navigating COVID-19 IV: Paycheck-to-Paycheck Life Gets More Dire By The Day
April 14, 2020

Within a month of the announcement that COVID-19 was an official pandemic, the global economy – and America’s in particular – were already on the ropes, awaiting both relief money and a treatment breakthrough that promise to stabilize both human and business health. Get the...

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Street Cred: How One Spa Entrepreneur Is Navigating The COVID-19 Crisis
April 14, 2020

It’s hard to find a retail resume that’s more impressive than Joyce Hampers’. 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....

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Companies Buy Time To Pay On Imports By Using Slower Shipping
April 13, 2020

In any other economy, companies that order products overseas want fast shipment. Not anymore, according to the Financial Times (FT). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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US Hospitals Seek Over $1B In Credit From Banks To Stay Afloat
April 13, 2020

Hospitals across the U.S. have been busy sending banks requests for new lines of credit as they face thin revenue streams from having to eliminate all but the most essential services for the coronavirus outbreak, according to a Bloomberg report. Get the Full Story Complete...

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US Chamber Warns Of Virus Lawsuits In Businesses Reopening
April 13, 2020

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is looking forward to a time when the country’s businesses can reopen, but the organization worries that once that happens, lawsuits could arise against businesses for exposing customers to the coronavirus, according to a letter it posted online. Get the Full Story...