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Investments
Kognitos Raises $20 Million for Generative AI Business Automation Platform
November 30, 2023

Kognitos, a builder of generative artificial intelligence (AI) for business automation, has completed a $20 million Series A funding round, bringing its total venture capital raised to $30 million. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Investments
Enfuce Raises $9.2 Million to Expand Embedded Financing in Europe
November 30, 2023

Embedded financing company Enfuce has raised $9.3 million to expand into new markets. 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
Google AI Discovers 800 Years’ Worth of Industrial Materials in One Click
November 30, 2023

The future of industrial material sciences is starting to crystallize — literally. 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
Mastercard Debuts AI-Powered ‘Muse’ to Offer Shoppers Inspiration
November 30, 2023

Mastercard has introduced a generative artificial intelligence (AI) tool that acts as a personal assistant for shoppers. 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...

Banking
TD Bank to Cut 3% of Workforce
November 30, 2023

Toronto-Dominion Bank, Canada’s second-largest lender, has reportedly undertaken a restructuring plan that includes a 3% reduction in its workforce. 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...

Retail
Retailers Adopt ‘Returnless’ Policies to Cut Costs and Boost Satisfaction
November 30, 2023

Retailers are increasingly adopting “keep it” or “returnless” policies for unwanted products. 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...

International
Robinhood Expands Trading Platform to the UK
November 30, 2023

Much like its fictional namesake, trading platform Robinhood is now a part of the United Kingdom. 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...

Payment Methods
Lack of Split-Pay Option May Cost Merchants 22% of Customers
November 30, 2023

Merchants can maximize their competitiveness by offering split-pay options — and should do so if they don’t want to lose potential sales or want to see their active customers migrating to other competitors that offer this convenience. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Cross-border Payments
Swift Launches Cross-Border Instant Payments
November 30, 2023

Global messaging platform Swift says cross-border payments to Europe can reach their destination in seconds. 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,...