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)

Deep Dive: How Businesses Are Preparing Their Workers, Payments Operations For A Digital B2B Future
Deep Dive: How Businesses Are Preparing Their Workers, Payments Operations For A Digital B2B Future
December 10, 2020  |  B2B Payments

The COVID-19 crisis that began in March is leaving an indelible mark on the world. The World Health Organization (WHO) officially declared the outbreak to...

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J.P. Morgan: Corporates Now Comfortable With Payments In The Fast Lane
J.P. Morgan: Corporates Now Comfortable With Payments In The Fast Lane
December 10, 2020  |  Payments Innovation

At a time when pretty much everyone is longing for a return to normalcy and the way life used to be, at least one top...

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France’s Ski Resorts Wage Legal Battle To Keep Lifts Open For Holidays
France’s Ski Resorts Wage Legal Battle To Keep Lifts Open For Holidays
December 09, 2020  |  International

French ski resorts are mounting a legal challenge against the government’s order to keep ski lifts closed at resorts this holiday season. While resorts can...

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Brand-New Data: Imminent Vaccine Availability No Magic Bullet Against COVID Fears
Brand-New Data: Imminent Vaccine Availability No Magic Bullet Against COVID Fears
December 09, 2020  |  Coronavirus

Days after the first Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine announcement was made, PYMNTS set out to discover how a much-anticipated COVID-19 immunity shot is likely to move the...

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Business Leaders Push Congress For New Stimulus Dollars As Economy Wavers
Business Leaders Push Congress For New Stimulus Dollars As Economy Wavers
December 08, 2020  |  Economy

Some of the top business groups in the United States are ramping up pressure on Congress to pass a second major stimulus package as coronavirus...

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With Capped Fees, Dining Aggregators May Face Tough Post-Covid Future 
With Capped Fees, Dining Aggregators May Face Tough Post-Covid Future 
December 08, 2020  |  Delivery

There’s the old joke: A business loses money on every sale. But the owner has a smile on her face – and when asked what...

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Report: Digital ID and Video-Based KYC Help Lenders Onboard SMBs
Report: Digital ID and Video-Based KYC Help Lenders Onboard SMBs
December 08, 2020  |  Authentication

  Traditional bank account opening methods have long involved visits to branches and face-to-face meetings with officials in which physical identification documents are presented. These...

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Retroactive Jobless Payments A Sticking Point In Coronavirus Stimulus Talks
Retroactive Jobless Payments A Sticking Point In Coronavirus Stimulus Talks
December 07, 2020  |  Economy

Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle continue to haggle over what should be in the next coronavirus stimulus bill, with the question of whether...

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J.P. Morgan Chase Adds Voice To Stimulus Debate
J.P. Morgan Chase Adds Voice To Stimulus Debate
December 07, 2020  |  Economy

One of the nation’s largest financial institutions (FIs) is quietly pushing for another round of stimulus funding, with the focus on helping jobless workers and...

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