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Artificial Intelligence
When There Is No FICO: AI and ML Transform Emerging Market Lending
December 05, 2023

Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are no longer emerging technologies. 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. By...

Retail
Partake Teams With Amazon to Take a Bite Out of Food Allergies 
December 05, 2023

The surge in food allergies is molding the culinary scenery, reshaping a once-ignored issue into a major focus within the food industry.   Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Retail
JOANN Focuses on Controllable Factors to Connect With Customers 
December 04, 2023

During this quarter, JOANN opted to refine its retail approach to align better with customer demand.  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...

Artificial Intelligence
Mistral AI Raises $487 Million in Round Led by Andreessen Horowitz
December 04, 2023

French artificial intelligence startup Mistral AI is set to raise about €450 million ($487 million) in its latest funding round. 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...

Biometrics
Consumers Embrace Facial Biometrics as Lawmakers Raise Fresh Privacy Concerns
December 04, 2023

As biometric authentication, and notably facial recognition technology, continues its rapid advancement, heightened concerns about privacy and ethical implications have reignited global discourse.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Security & Fraud
Treasury Prime and Effectiv Team on Fraud Detection for Companies and Banks
December 04, 2023

Treasury Prime, an embedded banking software company, has joined forces with Effectiv, a fraud and risk management platform, to bring advanced fraud detection capabilities to enterprises and banks, the companies announced Monday (Dec. 4). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Loyalty & Rewards
Merchants Eye Embedded, Flexible Rewards to Keep Transactions Flowing
December 04, 2023

For forward-thinking merchants eyeing new ways to keep the transactions flowing, to keep consumers opening their wallets and wielding cards, new approaches to rewards may prove most rewarding. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Cross Border Commerce
Hong Kong and Thailand Unveil Cross-Border QR Code Payment System
December 04, 2023

Hong Kong and Thailand are bridging the gap between their economies. 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. By completing...

Cross-border Payments
From Innovation to Impact: 2024 Will Revolutionize Cross-Border B2B Payments 
December 04, 2023

Money movement makes the world go ‘round.  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. By completing this form, you agree...