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9fin Raises $50 Million for AI-Powered Analytics Platform for Debt Capital Markets
December 02, 2024

London-based 9fin has raised $50 million in a Series B funding round to build the next generation of its artificial intelligence (AI)-powered analytics platform for global debt capital markets. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Banking
OCC Rates 3 Financial Institutions ‘Outstanding’ in CRA Performance Evaluations
December 02, 2024

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) rated three out of 19 financial institutions as “outstanding” in its latest list of Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) performance evaluations. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

B2B Payments
Construction Sector’s Digital Makeover Includes Easier Working Capital Access
December 02, 2024

The construction sector accounts for about 4.4% of U.S. GDP  and is tied to about $2.2 trillion in annualized spending. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

B2B Payments
Treasurers Step Into Spotlight as Strategic Backbone of 21st Century Businesses
December 02, 2024

In the corridors of power that govern corporate strategy, treasurers have long worked in relative obscurity. 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
Experiential Retail Stages an In-Store Comeback
December 02, 2024

Experiential retail is making a comeback as brands pivot from traditional sales models to more engaging shopping experiences driven by consumers seeking more meaningful interactions with products and brands. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Artificial Intelligence
Browser Company Heralds Arrival of AI-Centric Browser Dia
December 02, 2024

The Browser Company has reportedly previewed a new artificial intelligence (AI)-focused browser called Dia. 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...

Artificial Intelligence
Cooperating AI Agents Could Redefine How Consumers Shop and Sell
December 02, 2024

A new venture aiming to connect AI services across platforms could transform everyday commerce by letting virtual shopping agents compare prices, schedule deliveries and handle customer service across multiple retailers and websites. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Artificial Intelligence
House Committee Leaders Want Study of AI’s Impact on Financial Services
December 02, 2024

The House Financial Services Committee (HFSC) aims to play a role in the development of artificial intelligence (AI) as the technology impacts the financial services and housing industries. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Banking
Crypto and FinTech Cry Foul Over Debanking — Could Real Issue Lie in Risk?
December 02, 2024

FinTech and crypto investor Marc Andreessen kicked off a firestorm over the weekend by alleging, on Joe Rogan’s podcast, that those two sectors — and dozens of companies backed by his namesake firm, Andreessen Horowitz — were being fundamentally “debanked” by U.S. financial institutions (FIs)....