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Payments Innovation
Democratizing Payments: How Payment Hubs Fuel Innovation for Smaller Banks
October 28, 2024

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Digital Banking
Pipe CEO Says Business Card Product Shifts Small Business Capital From Banks to Software Platforms
October 28, 2024

Banks used to be the only game in town for small businesses looking to set up an account, get credit and hear advice about managing their cash flow.   Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Cross-border Payments
Account Verification Becomes Critical Factor in Cross-Border Payments
October 28, 2024

Money movement across borders promises to speed the flow of funds between consumers and corporations if done digitally. 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...

Payment Methods
41% of Pay-by-Bank Users Want to Use It for Ridesharing
October 28, 2024

Despite the growing interest in digital payment methods, the adoption of pay by bank remains surprisingly low. A PYMNTS Intelligence report, “What Consumers Need for Pay by Bank to Catch On,” done in collaboration with Trustly, looks at the barriers to adoption and what payment...

IPO
Nasdaq CEO Expects IPOs to Pick Up Steam in 2025
October 27, 2024

While this year hasn’t seen an initial public offering (IPO) rebound, the CEO of Nasdaq reportedly isn’t surprised. 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...

Artificial Intelligence
Tiny AI Models Could Give Retailers Big Cost Edge
October 27, 2024

Companies from corner stores to retail giants are discovering that pocket-sized artificial intelligence (AI) can ring up big savings, as nimble new language models match their hulking predecessors at a fraction of the cost. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Artificial Intelligence
Cisco Debuts AI Agents to Supplement Human Customer Service Reps
October 27, 2024

Cisco is betting that artificial intelligence (AI) can handle most customer service calls within a few years, as the tech giant unveiled a conversational AI agent that it claims will eliminate dreaded hold times and frustrating automated phone menus. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Artificial Intelligence
AI Pets Offer a Playful Peek Into the Future
October 26, 2024

Meet the new breed of best friend: artificial intelligence pets that are padding into homes, no kibble required. 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...

Investments
Visa-Backed Osigu Raises $25 Million for Healthcare Platform
October 25, 2024

Osigu has announced the first closing of its $25 million Series B funding round, saying it will use the funding to grow its healthcare revenue cycle and claims management platform in Latin America and the Caribbean. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...