Connected Economy

The innovations in technology, connected devices, software, payments and cellular technology make it possible for people and businesses to connect with each other and do business via any device, an in any digital or physical location safely, securely, and in real time. This integration of the digital and physical worlds will transform the economy across the ten pillars that today represent its key cornerstones – pillars that are already experiencing the impact of disruptive innovation as new blended, digital-first experience-driven ecosystems are now taking shape.

53% of Consumers Trust Banks to Provide Super Apps
53% of Consumers Trust Banks to Provide Super Apps
September 29, 2022  |  Connected Economy

The super app shift favors the banks, with decades of experience and long-lived relationships with customers. The super app shift favors the FinTechs, with the...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Snap Sees the Promise of Augmented Reality Fashion
Today in the Connected Economy: Snap Sees the Promise of Augmented Reality Fashion
September 28, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Today in the connected economy, executives at Snap point to their augmented reality clothing and fashion offerings as  a virtual alternative to the metaverse. Get...

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Snap Luxury Boss: Augmented Reality Is the Future of Fashion
Snap Luxury Boss: Augmented Reality Is the Future of Fashion
September 28, 2022  |  Technology

Snap’s head of luxury is touting the promise of augmented reality (AR) to show off branded products such as clothing. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Stablecoins Seeks to Break into Gig Economy
Stablecoins Seeks to Break into Gig Economy
September 27, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

As the gig economy explodes and goes global, companies are finding it necessary to pay people farther and farther abroad, which can get more and...

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Today in the Connected Economy: DoorDash Unveils Its First Credit Card
Today in the Connected Economy: DoorDash Unveils Its First Credit Card
September 27, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Today in the connected economy, DoorDash teams with Chase and Mastercard to unveil its first-ever credit card. Plus, Uber Eats rolls out new point-of-sale offerings...

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SoFi Debuts ‘On The Money’ Consumer Finance Site
SoFi Debuts ‘On The Money’ Consumer Finance Site
September 27, 2022  |  Consumer Finance

Personal finance company SoFi has debuted “On the Money,” a digital content hub that lets members stay on top of their finances. Get the Full...

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Grab Focuses on Efficiency and Profitability by 2024 
Grab Focuses on Efficiency and Profitability by 2024 
September 27, 2022  |  Merchant Innovation

With a focus on sustainable growth, Southeast Asian technology group Grab is revving up efficiency across its processes as it targets profitability by 2024. Get...

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The Ripple Effects of Digital Engagement
The Ripple Effects of Digital Engagement
September 27, 2022  |  Digital Payments

In tracking the digital transformation of the world’s biggest and most influential economies, we find that one thing leads to another, one could say, and...

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Marketplace Model Provides POS Credit Pipeline to Retailers in Tough Times
Marketplace Model Provides POS Credit Pipeline to Retailers in Tough Times
September 27, 2022  |  Payment Methods

Products like buy now, pay later (BNPL) have retrained consumers to expect fast credit decisions — ideally in their favor — at the point of...

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