As business becomes ever more global, payments diversity and new forms of trade financing and onboarding become ever more important. That doesn’t meant investors won’t be rattled by certain developments — something PayPal learned this week — or that fraudsters won’t keep trying to gain an...
Real estate is the source of massive, ongoing digital innovation – and the same holds true, at least arguably, in the wider world of credit unions, though many of them still struggle to offer loyalty and rewards programs to retail consumers. Meanwhile, trust and identity issues continue to...
Nothing is ever guaranteed, no matter the innovation or the size of the company. That’s pretty clear as Facebook’s Libra plan commands continued focus from lawmakers, and as Big Tech endures a fresh round of complaints. At the same time, Latin America is providing payments...
Getting paid in advance for work to be completed later is gaining traction in the gig economy. As found in the Pay Advances Report, the trend may be a new normal for ad-hoc workers. Getting paid early or even upfront has its advantages in terms of managing...
Data, data everywhere. For credit unions, data may be the conduit to competing with banks. As found in the latest PYMNTS Credit Union Tracker, consumers expect personalization in the services and financial products on offer. The best way to get to that personalization – for example, for credit...
Gig workers are beginning to get their wages before – not after – a job is complete through advances. In international news, China’s push toward a digital economy comes as the government has digitalized its national ID card. And, in retail, Heath Ceramics gets a second life with the help of...
Strong customer authentication (SCA) looms on the horizon for businesses based in Europe. The latest PSD2 Tracker shows that a majority of European citizens are aware of GDPR – and the reverse seems true here in the States. Yet online commerce is indeed about to...
Supply chains are only as strong as their weakest link. Thus, data – the kind that helps buyers make sure their suppliers have the parts they need, or the kind that helps payments get to where they need to go, quickly – is paramount. Mastercard and...
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) recently released guidelines intended to increase the transparency of digital asset transactions, as regulators push for greater cryptocurrency oversight. In retail news, the legal cannabis industry is evolving in Colorado with the state’s licensed businesses. And, in brick-and-mortar news, Macy’s is collaborating with DICK’S Sporting Goods as well...
