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Coronavirus Refunds: Ticketmaster Updates Refund Policy Phrasing; MAPFRE Insurance Debuts ‘Staying Home Refund’ Program
April 14, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic is upsetting normal life the world over, and plenty of consumers want refunds on things that they paid for but aren’t able to use. Here’s a roundup of some coronavirus-related refunds that vendors are offering — or consumers are demanding. Get the...

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St. Louis Fed: Widespread Virus Testing Needed To Reopen US Economy
April 14, 2020

The president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis said while the coronavirus pandemic has crippled the economy, it could quickly rebound if everyone gets tested for the virus. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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IMF: Banks Could Encounter Market, Credit Losses As COVID-19 Surfaces ‘Cracks’ In The Financial System
April 14, 2020

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) cautioned that COVID-19 has made “cracks” in the worldwide financial system known and “will likely” have financial institutions encounter market and credit losses that will put their reserves to the test. The organization warned that the possibility of a sustained...

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CEO Says Unilever Is Not Benefitting From COVID-19
April 14, 2020

Despite increased demand for its soap brands, Unilever’s CEO said the U.K. consumer products firm is not benefiting from the coronavirus crisis. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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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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IMF Predicts COVID-19 Lockdown Will Crush Global Economy
April 14, 2020

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that the “Great Lockdown” of 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic will result in the worst worldwide recession since the Great Depression of 1929-33. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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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...