Fraud in the Procure-to-Pay Cycle Hits Middle-Market Firms Hard — Fraud Prevention Automation Can Give an Edge
Fraud in the Procure-to-Pay Cycle Hits Middle-Market Firms Hard — Fraud Prevention Automation Can Give...
February 11, 2025  |  Fraud Prevention

Middle-market firms face rising fraud risks in the procure-to-pay cycle. PYMNTS Intelligence data shows automation offers the most effective defense, yet just 28% of firms...

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Cybersecurity Risks Cause Middle-Market CFOs to Cancel Innovation Plans
Cybersecurity Risks Cause Middle-Market CFOs to Cancel Innovation Plans
January 16, 2025  |  Cybersecurity

CFOs for middle-market firms commonly report that cybersecurity risks are a threat. The stakes are even greater for firms operating in environments with high uncertainty....

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How the C-Suite Fights Uncertainty With New Workflows and Analytics Tools
How the C-Suite Fights Uncertainty With New Workflows and Analytics Tools
December 12, 2024  |  Innovation

Uncertainty for a middle-market business means facing unpredictable market conditions and fluctuating demand. This can complicate decision-making, increase risks and challenge long-term strategic planning. Middle-market...

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Fraud Risk Management Delays Innovation as Fraud-Related Uncertainty Rises
Fraud Risk Management Delays Innovation as Fraud-Related Uncertainty Rises
November 11, 2024  |  Fraud Prevention

Although heads of payment report an overall decline in uncertainty, fraud risk continues to rise, introducing new challenges. Many companies report that heightened fraud concerns...

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Regulatory Uncertainty Shifts Middle-Market CFOs’ Focus Toward Compliance and Risk Management
Regulatory Uncertainty Shifts Middle-Market CFOs’ Focus Toward Compliance and Risk Management
October 04, 2024  |  PYMNTS Data Lab

Middle-market CFOs already working through an uncertain business environment feel caught in a bind, with regulatory pressure rising. As a result, compliance burdens and legal...

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Increased Competitive Pressure Spurs Middle-Market Firms to Focus on Product Differentiation and Pricing
Increased Competitive Pressure Spurs Middle-Market Firms to Focus on Product Differentiation and Pricing
September 10, 2024  |  Payments Innovation

Middle-market heads of product are facing a paradox: rising competitive pressures in an uncertain economic environment. Competitive forces, market saturation and cost inefficiencies drive executives...

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The Impact of Payment Options on Business Growth: How Secure Payments and AI Integration Drive Efficiency and Reduce Uncertainty
The Impact of Payment Options on Business Growth: How Secure Payments and AI Integration Drive...
August 08, 2024  |  B2B Payments

For heads of payment, managing supplier relationships and cash flow efficiency are top concerns. Our latest findings show that more than 90% experienced frictions paying...

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Middle-Market CFOs Tag Competitive Positioning Among Top Drivers of Uncertainty
Middle-Market CFOs Tag Competitive Positioning Among Top Drivers of Uncertainty
July 09, 2024  |  CFO

For middle-market chief financial officers (CFOs), cash forecasting and competitive pricing are primary concerns related to uncertainty. PYMNTS Intelligence data finds that business performance had...

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What Keeps Chief Product Officers Awake at Night
What Keeps Chief Product Officers Awake at Night
June 14, 2024  |  CFO

Heads of product drive profitability by setting strategic goals and supporting innovation across the product portfolio. As a result, their role is distinct from that...

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