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Regulation
CFPB’s Chopra: Consumers Need More Disclosure on Nonbank Risks
September 25, 2024

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.’s (FDIC) recent proposal on recordkeeping for bank deposits received from third-party, nonbank companies is a step in the right direction. But work needs to be done in informing end users of the risks inherent in the relationships forged between banks...

Regulation
UK’s FCA Proposes That Payments Firms’ Client Assets Be Held on Trust
September 25, 2024

The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) proposed requiring payments and eMoney firms to participate in a client assets (CASS) system in which funds and assets are held on trust for consumers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Security & Fraud
FBI Reportedly Investigating Hone Capital’s Connections to China
September 25, 2024

The FBI is reportedly investigating a Silicon Valley venture capital group’s ties to China. 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...

Banking
36% of Gen Z Pick FinTechs Over Banks for Online Payments
September 25, 2024

As digital solutions become more widely adopted, traditional financial institutions (FIs) face an escalating challenge from agile FinTech competitors. Younger consumers gravitate toward personalized financial services over the one-size-fits-all offerings of established banks, and FIs must rethink their strategies. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Retail
Stitch Fix Hopes for Revenue Growth by 2026 as It Implements Transformation Strategy
September 24, 2024

As Stitch Fix, the online personal styling service, navigates a challenging retail landscape with a transformation strategy designed to revive its financial performance and client engagement, CEO Matt Baer is confident the company will return to revenue growth by the end of fiscal 2026. Get...

Investments
Desia Raises $3.3 Million to Expand AI Applications for Investment Professionals
September 24, 2024

Desia has raised $3.3 million in pre-seed funding to fund the development and growth of its artificial intelligence (AI) applications for productivity, automation and analytics in the financial investment industry. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Investments
Torq Raises $70 Million to Expand AI-First Cybersecurity Hyperautomation Solutions
September 24, 2024

Torq has raised $70 million in a Series C funding round to expand its artificial intelligence (AI)-first cybersecurity hyperautomation solutions. 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
Google Slashes Gemini Prices and Boosts Performance of AI Models
September 24, 2024

Google’s latest artificial intelligence models could accelerate AI adoption in eCommerce and retail, developers say, as the tech giant unveils upgrades designed to attract more businesses to its Gemini platform. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Payment Methods
Nuvei Adds Split Payments to Its Platforms Offering
September 24, 2024

Nuvei has unveiled several new features and enhancements for its Nuvei for Platforms product. 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....