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Banking
German Central Bank: Mergers Must Yield ‘Robust’ Competition
September 18, 2024

The chief of Germany’s central bank wants bank mergers to produce robust, competitive institutions. 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...

Cross-border Payments
JPMorgan Joins BIS Cross-Border Payments Project Using Digital Currencies
September 18, 2024

Some of the world’s biggest banks and payments firms are teaming to rethink cross-border payments. 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,...

Artificial Intelligence
AI Regulation: Experts Ask for US Oversight as Diligent Debuts EU Compliance Tools
September 18, 2024

As artificial intelligence (AI) experts urge for greater transparency and oversight in a Senate testimony, California is enacting laws protecting actors from unauthorized AI cloning, highlighting the growing push for responsible AI governance. Meanwhile, tech companies like Diligent are stepping up to offer compliance tools...

B2B Payments
Brex Launches Embedded Payments Solutions for B2B Software Vendors
September 18, 2024

Brex has launched an embedded payments solution designed to make it easy for B2B software vendors to accelerate customer workflows with Brex virtual cards. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Retail
Dollar Stores’ Slow Sales Aren’t Cramping Expansion Plans
September 18, 2024

The two biggest dollar store chains in the United States plan to open hundreds of locations despite cooling sales. 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...

Artificial Intelligence
US Targets ‘Malicious’ AI Use at November Safety Summit
September 18, 2024

The U.S. will host a multi-national summit in November to discuss safe AI development. 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...

Banking
JPMorgan Aims to Expand in Africa and Scandinavia
September 18, 2024

America’s largest bank is increasing its expansion efforts outside the U.S. 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...

B2B Payments
Check Still in the Mail? Digital Payments Bring Business Payments Up to Speed
September 18, 2024

We are nearly 25 years into the 21st century. For businesses, the shift from traditional, analog methods to seamless, digital-first payment processes should have happened long ago. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Unattended Retail
66% of US Consumers Prefer Self-Service Kiosks Over Staffed Checkouts
September 18, 2024

In today’s retail environment, unattended payment technologies are revolutionizing the way transactions are processed. Once considered a convenience, these systems are now integral to enhancing customer experience and operational efficiency. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...