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Security & Fraud
AI Could Help FIs Fight Crime, Avoid Regulators 
July 20, 2022

When it comes to artificial intelligence (AI), being behind the technology curve not only leaves banks more vulnerable to financial crimes, but the lag can also trigger some raised eyebrows from regulators. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Banking
42% of Consumers Would Switch Banks to Get Bundled Banking Products
July 20, 2022

Consumers’ desire for banking convenience has spurred their interest in bundled banking services. In fact, many consumers are willing to leave banks that fail to offer bundled services, according to “Bundled Banking Products,” a PYMNTS and Amount collaboration based on a survey of 2,290 U.S....

Retail
Flip Raises $60M at $500M Valuation to Expand Discovery eCommerce Platform
July 20, 2022

Discovery eCommerce startup Flip raised $60M in a Series B funding round that puts its valuation at $500 million as the company expands its social commerce platform and strengthens brand relationships.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

B2B Payments
The Top 3 Digital Solutions Corporate Clients Demand From Banks
July 20, 2022

The last two years have changed the way businesses and their vendors interact and pay. And though financial institutions have worked to meet consumers’ needs, many are lagging when it comes to providing the same seamless, digital experiences for corporate clients, according to the “B2B...

Security & Fraud
FinTechs Seek Fraud Guarantees on Incoming Deposits to Attract, Retain Customers
July 20, 2022

For banks and for the FinTechs, the first moments of engagement are among the most critical. 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...

Retail
Kroger Boosts ‘Home Chef’ Meal Prep As Restaurant Take Out, Delivery Slump
July 20, 2022

As skyrocketing food prices have cost-conscious consumers seeking lower-cost alternatives, The Kroger Co. is expanding the capacity of its ready-made meal and meal kit delivery business, Home Chef. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

International
Western Union Offers New Services to Customers in Chile
July 20, 2022

Western Union has upgraded it services for customers in Chile, allowing them to use both digital and physical channels for money transfers to more than 200 countries and territories, according to a Wednesday (July 20) news release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Retail
Wish, Collect+ Partner on Click and Collect Initiative
July 20, 2022

eCommerce marketplace Wish has teamed up with the United Kingdom’s largest retail parcel network, Collect+, to simplify and accelerate the pick up, delivery and return of packages nationwide, a Wish spokesperson told PYMNTS via email, in a deal that will more than double the company’s...

Retail
Will Klarna’s BNPL Pop-up Retail Store in LA Be an Oasis or a Mirage?
July 20, 2022

It’s being branded as a “Klarna Oasis,” a two-day pop-up store a few blocks off the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood that marks the embattled buy now, pay later (BNPL) FinTech’s first push into physical retail in the second largest city in the country. Get the Full...