Connected Economy

Connected Economy
Winning Top Of Wallet: How Financial Institutions Compete in the Embedded Finance Era
July 12, 2024

Past performance doesn’t always guarantee future results, but it can inform them. That’s particularly evident when it comes to the payments and commerce landscape, which has witnessed a sea of change in just the first half of the year, driven by technological advancements and evolving...

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How the World Does Digital: Italy Posts Solid Scores In Online Shopping
July 12, 2024

While the Colosseum evokes gladiatorial battles, and Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel frescoes hold timeless beauty, modern Italy is embracing the digital age. Today’s Italians are increasingly turning to mobile wallets and online shopping, showcasing a blend of tradition and digital innovation. In PYMNTS Intelligence’s “How the...

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Spain Emerges as Pivotal Player Within EU’s Digital Strategy
July 11, 2024

Their hometown heroes have reached the Champions League football final, and Spain is near the top of the table in PYMNTS Intelligence’s How The World Does Digital report. Capturing a statistically representative sample of 817 million consumers, Spain is among 11 countries included in the...

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How The World Does Digital: Business Models And Innovation Drive Consumer Engagement
July 10, 2024

Let’s start this article with a pop quiz. Name the country that had the highest digital engagement in 2023. You get to pick from a list of 11 countries that includes the U.S.; the U.K.; Australia; the five largest EU economies, France, Italy, Spain, Germany,...

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How the World Does Digital: Gen Z and Millennials Drive Singapore’s Digital Economy
July 10, 2024

While Singapore captivates visitors with its vibrant culture, food and stunning architecture, this Southeast Asian city-state wears another crown: A world leader in digital engagement. Nicknamed the “Lion City,” Singapore boasts a dense population of 5.7 million that actively embraces digital technologies, shaping how citizens...

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US Takes the Bronze in Digital Engagement
July 09, 2024

It may surprise you to learn that the U.S. did not top the global charts for digital engagement in PYMNTS Intelligence’s “How The World Does Digital” report. In fact, it came in third. But you may also be surprised at some of the details of...

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CE 100 Index Adds 1.4% and Tesla Surges in Holiday-Shortened Week  
July 08, 2024

There were no fireworks in terms of overall performance, but through a holiday-shortened trading week, the CE 100 Index was 1.4% higher.  Tesla’s the Standout   Tesla shares gained 27.1%, in what might arguably be called the “firecracker” of the past several trading days, propelling the...

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France’s Gen Zers Top Digital Engagement Country Rankings
July 08, 2024

Although France checks in seventh — the first country below the median — in the recently released landmark report by PYMNTS Intelligence, “How the World Does Digital,” its Gen Z segment made a bold statement. French Gen Z users are the most active, with 464.8...

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Report: Revolut CEO Nikolay Storonsky to Sell Portion of Stake
July 07, 2024

Revolut CEO Nikolay Storonsky will reportedly sell a “small portion” of his stake in the company as part of a previously reported sale of employee shares and other existing shares. Storonsky’s stake in the British FinTech company amounts to several billion dollars, and he plans...