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Payments Innovation
Pay by Bank Finds Momentum as Consumers Rethink Cards
January 15, 2026

One of the U.S. payments industry’s unfulfilled promises is that bank-to-bank transfers would one day loosen the grip of cards. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Artificial Intelligence
AI-Driven Commerce Is Replacing Old Habits Instead of Building New Ones
January 15, 2026

For most of the internet era, consumer search behavior followed a familiar routine. 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....

Artificial Intelligence
Anthropic Cowork Turns Claude Into Hands-On Collaborator
January 14, 2026

Anthropic unveiled Cowork this week as a preview feature inside its Claude artificial intelligence platform that lets the model function not just as a reactive conversational tool but as a hands-on collaborator across a user’s desktop. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

B2B Payments
Edenred Expands B2B Payment Network
January 14, 2026

Invoice-to-pay automation provider Edenred Pay has joined forces with business payments/cash management company Bottomline. 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...

Partnerships / Acquisitions
Citigroup Sees 84% Jump in Fees From M&A Deals
January 14, 2026

Last year saw merger and acquisition (M&A) deals climb to an almost record high. 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...

Retail
November Sales Get a Boost as Consumers Turn to Online Retail
January 14, 2026

In the wake of the government shutdown, the delayed November retail sales report that debuted Wednesday (Jan. 14) offers a clear snapshot of how, and where, consumers were spending as the holiday season approached, revealing a familiar but important theme: online channels remained a steady...

Banking
Indiana-Based Citizens State Bank Adopts MANTL’s Account Opening Products
January 14, 2026

Indiana-based Citizens State Bank will leverage MANTL’s omnichannel account opening products as it works to transform its retail and business deposit account opening experience. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Banking
HSBC Considers Selling Singapore Insurance Unit While Sharpening Focus on Key Businesses
January 14, 2026

HSBC is reportedly considering selling its insurance business in Singapore, which could be valued at over $1 billion. 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...

Retail
Saks Seeks Bankruptcy Protection and Names New CEO
January 14, 2026

Luxury retail company Saks Global has declared bankruptcy amid mounting debts. 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 completing...