Loans
OppFi and Enova Bank Deals Put Lending Economics Under Scrutiny
July 28, 2026

Two FinTech-bank acquisitions valued at a combined $499 million when announced have turned state interest-rate caps into an M&A issue, with substantial projected deal benefits sitting alongside a challenge from 20 state attorneys general. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Artificial Intelligence
Over 1,100 AI Insiders Urge US Government to Support Global Guardrails
July 28, 2026

A statement signed by 1,132 employees of frontier artificial intelligence companies called on the U.S. government to support an international effort to “deliberately pace” the frontier of automated AI development. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Artificial Intelligence
The Middle Market CFO’s Guide to Big Tech’s Open-Weight AI Debate
July 28, 2026

The artificial intelligence (AI) industry is dividing itself along one of the software sector’s most fundamental debates: open versus closed source. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Artificial Intelligence
AI Turns Every Employee Into a Utility Player
July 28, 2026

For decades, the org chart worked like a map of who knew what. Marketing didn’t touch contracts. Customer service didn’t run financial calculations. Those boundaries held because expertise lived in specific people, and getting specialize work done meant calling in the right one. New research...

IPO
$4.5B Food Tech Firm GrubMarket Submits Confidential IPO Filing
July 28, 2026

Food supply chain technology company GrubMarket has confidentially submitted a draft registration statement for a proposed initial public offering. 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...

B2B Payments
Citi Teams With Infor to Debut Invoice Processing Tool
July 28, 2026

Citi is collaborating with cloud enterprise software company Infor to introduce an invoice processing solution. 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,...

Earnings
Barclays Profits Jump 17% Due to Rise in Dealmaking
July 28, 2026

British lender Barclays logged a 17% increase in profits for the first half of 2026. 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,...

Consumer Insights
Grocery Bills Drag Down Consumer Confidence in July
July 28, 2026

Concerns about the price of food and groceries contributed to a decline in consumer confidence in July, according to The Conference Board. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Banking
Open Banking Reaches 1 Billion Payment Milestone in the UK
July 28, 2026

The U.K.’s open banking system has now powered more than 1 billion 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, PYMNTS Today. By completing...