January 31, 2023
PYMNTS Intelligence: Workplaces Begin to Offer Instant Payroll in Limited...
Payroll delay is rampant among the American workforce, especially gig workers. Studies have found that 74% of freelance workers have not received their pay on time, with 20% receiving pay...
January 30, 2023
Vista Bancshares to Acquire Charis Holdings and Bank
Two Texas banks are coming together to bring new capabilities and services to their clients. Vista Bancshares, the holding company for Vista Bank, said in a Monday (Jan. 30) press...
January 30, 2023
Banks Want to Prove They Can Innovate Digital Wallets, But...
One of the worst-kept secrets in payments was finally confirmed last week. That’s when Early Warning Services (EWS) announced its plans to launch a digital bank wallet in the second...
January 26, 2023
Lloyds Parks $4.9M in Driving-Related App Caura
Lloyds Banking Group has invested $4.9 million in “all-in-one” driving app Caura. The British firm announced the investment — its third in a FinTech company — in a news release...
January 26, 2023
FTX’s 116-Page Creditor List Includes Netflix and Apple
A newly released list of FTX’s creditors reveals the scope of the bankrupt cryptocurrency company’s collapse. The 116-page document, filed by the company late Wednesday (Jan. 25), shows that FTX...
January 23, 2023
Small Businesses Outpace Corporates in Return to Traveling
Small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) have reportedly returned to traveling more quickly than corporates. The amount of money spent on business travel by SMBs has rebounded to 80% of pre-pandemic...
January 19, 2023
U.S. Bank Offers Card for SMBs With Big Travel Expenses
U.S. Bank is launching a card for small business “road warriors” with big expenses. The bank will debut the Business Altitude Connect World Elite Mastercard by the end of February,...
January 19, 2023
Citizens Names Mastercard Its Exclusive Payments Provider
Aiming to speed its innovation, Citizens Financial Group has made Mastercard its exclusive payments provider. In a newly expanded partnership, Mastercard has become the bank’s exclusive services provider and payment...
January 13, 2023
UK Mortgage Payments Hit Highest Level Since 2008
Mortgage costs relative to income in the United Kingdom have risen to their highest level in years. The latest data published by mortgage lender Nationwide Building Society Friday (Jan. 13)...