COVID-19

COVID-19 is caused by a coronavirus called SARS-CoV-2. Older adults and people who have severe underlying medical conditions like heart or lung disease or diabetes seem to be at higher risk for developing more serious complications from COVID-19 illness.

(source: cdc.gov)

One Year Later: Five Ways COVID Has Changed The Digital Consumer
One Year Later: Five Ways COVID Has Changed The Digital Consumer
January 20, 2021  |  Coronavirus

Apart from being Inauguration Day in Washington, D.C., January 20, 2021 is also an important date for an almost completely unconnected reason. It was one...

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Flywire: ‘I Wish For Embedded Payments To Become Ubiquitous In 2021’
Flywire: ‘I Wish For Embedded Payments To Become Ubiquitous In 2021’
January 20, 2021  |  Payments Innovation

Ryan Frere, executive vice president and general manager of B2B for Flywire, believes that embedded finance in B2B is key to payments optimization in 2021....

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FISPAN: Embedded Banking Will Position Businesses To Thrive Post-Pandemic
FISPAN: Embedded Banking Will Position Businesses To Thrive Post-Pandemic
January 20, 2021  |  Banking

Lisa Shields, founder and CEO of FISPAN, shares her hopes and predictions for the future of banking and payments in 2021. “Initiatives like open banking...

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Retailers Overestimate Demand For BOPIS, Underestimate Demand For Delivery 
Retailers Overestimate Demand For BOPIS, Underestimate Demand For Delivery 
January 20, 2021  |  Retail

Traditional retailers must learn five lessons if they want to stay in business as the market enters a post-COVID, digital-first era, according to PYMNTS’ Karen...

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FIS: Engaging Customers Wherever They May Be
FIS: Engaging Customers Wherever They May Be
January 20, 2021  |  Payments Innovation

“Omnichannel payment solutions of the future will need to be built for maximum flexibility within existing channels, with an emphasis on digital-first and, when needed,...

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Elan: The Positive Impact Of Payments
Elan: The Positive Impact Of Payments
January 20, 2021  |  Payments Innovation

Matt Carpenter, senior vice president and market director of Elan Financial Services, explores how his firm has responded to the drastic changes the pandemic has...

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Pandemic Wake-Up Call Drives Integrated B2B Platforms
Pandemic Wake-Up Call Drives Integrated B2B Platforms
January 20, 2021  |  B2B Payments

Corporate finance teams were not simply tasked with finding ways to continue operations in a remote work environment as a result of the coronavirus crisis....

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PPP Round Two Aims To Clean Up Issues From Round One
PPP Round Two Aims To Clean Up Issues From Round One
January 19, 2021  |  Loans

The second round of federal funds to small businesses is already on its way out the door, with the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) opening up...

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Cybersource: Technology And Collaboration Will Be Key In 2021
Cybersource: Technology And Collaboration Will Be Key In 2021
January 19, 2021  |  Payments Innovation

Carleigh Jaques, general manager for Cybersource and Authorize.Net, has three wishes for everyone as we emerge from the pandemic and start a new year. She...

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