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Security & Fraud
CFOs Suit Up for Cyberwar as Risk Management Evolves
September 27, 2024

Managing risk effectively is one of the best ways to unlock business growth. 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
AI Superintelligence: Big Hype or Personalization Superpower?
September 27, 2024

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s Monday (Sept. 23) prediction that the world could be “a few thousand days” away from creating artificial superintelligence is sparking discussions among industry experts about the technology’s effects on global commerce and society. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Security & Fraud
Fidelity Investments Restricts Cash Management Accounts to Shut Down Fraud
September 27, 2024

Fidelity Investments reportedly shut down an online check fraud scheme similar to one that recently struck J.P. Morgan Chase by tightening some restrictions on cash management accounts Sept. 11. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Artificial Intelligence
The Week in AI: Chatbots Fuel Cybercrime; Google, Meta and OpenAI Announce Upgrades
September 27, 2024

Artificial intelligence is reshaping industries, from cybercriminals exploiting chatbots to Google supercharging Gemini for business breakthroughs. 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
Walmart and Amazon Offer New Payment Options as Consumers Seek Flexibility
September 27, 2024

With consumers increasingly expecting to be able to pay however they want, Walmart and Amazon are adding new payment options. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Fintech Investments
FinTech IPO Index Adds 0.5% as Chinese Stimulus Package Impacts Share Prices
September 27, 2024

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Retail
Costco’s New Membership Card Readers Streamline Store Access, Inventory Management
September 26, 2024

As part of its strategy to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency, Costco is rolling out membership card scanners at the front of its stores. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

IPO
Chime: No Comment on Report That Morgan Stanley Will Lead IPO
September 26, 2024

Chime Financial reportedly selected Morgan Stanley to lead its initial public offering (IPO). 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....

Loyalty & Rewards
Hilton Launches Hotel Loyalty Debit Cards in the UK
September 26, 2024

Hilton has launched two hotel loyalty debit cards in the U.K.: the Hilton Honors Debit Card and the Hilton Honors Plus Debit Card. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...