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Plaid Says Pay by Bank Is Nearing a Tipping Point as Consumers Form New ‘Habits’
February 06, 2024

Rahul Hampole, head of payments at Plaid, said pay by bank is gearing up for widespread adoption — but much depends on use cases that are offered, spanning pay-ins … and payouts.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Security & Fraud
Criminals Target Big Ticket Transactions in Commercial Banking Fraud Surge
February 05, 2024

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Security & Fraud
Cybera and Chainalysis Partner to Help Organizations Prevent Financial Cybercrime
February 05, 2024

Cybera, a provider of advanced reporting and prevention tools, has launched a strategic integration with Chainalysis, a blockchain data platform, to equip government agencies and compliance teams with enhanced insights to combat scams and prevent financial cybercrime.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

IPO
Report: Reddit Achieved Profitability in Q4, Could Soon Unveil IPO
February 05, 2024

Reddit is reportedly preparing for a potential initial public offering (IPO) in the United States. 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
D2C Brands’ Success Hinges on Consumer Trust
February 05, 2024

When it comes to direct-to-consumer (D2C) online shopping, establishing trust with shoppers is key to brands’ success, a recent PYMNTS Intelligence study reveals. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Retail
Estee Lauder CEO Says Beauty Shoppers Increasingly Expect Omnichannel Access
February 05, 2024

As consumers increasingly expect brands to meet them where they are, be it online or in person, Estée Lauder is seeing rising demand for digital availability. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Banking
Banks Report Tighter Standards, Lower Demand for Lending in Q4
February 05, 2024

Banks tightened their standards on loans to both businesses and households in the fourth quarter. 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,...

Security & Fraud
National Bank of Romania Warns Consumers About Deepfake Videos
February 05, 2024

Romania’s central bank governor, Mugur Isarescu, found himself unwittingly associated with false financial recommendations after being targeted by a deepfake video. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Banking
UK’s Open Banking Headwinds Point to Pitfalls of Innovation Through Regulation
February 05, 2024

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