credit

Platforms Use Cards and Deposits to Become Alternatives to Traditional Banks
Platforms Use Cards and Deposits to Become Alternatives to Traditional Banks
February 24, 2025  |  Alternative Credit

FinTechs — especially platforms — are capitalizing on the continued buildout of digital solutions and products, including cards, to give consumers an alternative to traditional...

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Tariff Uncertainty May Cause Young, Wealthy Consumers to Curb Spending
Tariff Uncertainty May Cause Young, Wealthy Consumers to Curb Spending
February 21, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

Last quarter’s holiday shopping might have represented a burst of consumer optimism at the register that has now been dampened. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Fed Scrutiny Increases on Private Credit’s Risk and Reward
Fed Scrutiny Increases on Private Credit’s Risk and Reward
February 21, 2025  |  Regulation

Generally speaking, the more capital in the markets, the better — as that money finds its way into new growth opportunities (including innovative firms) and...

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5 Things Earnings Season Shows About the US Consumer
5 Things Earnings Season Shows About the US Consumer
February 20, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

Earnings season, like clockwork, offers up a dizzying mosaic of data and qualitative analysis of revenues, profits (or lack thereof) and high-level views of the...

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Consumers on Credit Treadmill More Likely to Turn to Nontraditional Loans
Consumers on Credit Treadmill More Likely to Turn to Nontraditional Loans
February 20, 2025  |  Loans

Reward seekers, or consumers who pay their credit and store card balances in full every month, aim to maximize benefits from their credit usage, while...

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FICO and TransUnion Team to Improve Credit Access in Kenya
FICO and TransUnion Team to Improve Credit Access in Kenya
February 18, 2025  |  Partnerships

FICO and TransUnion Kenya partnered to broaden access to credit in Kenya. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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62% of Credit Card Outsiders Use Alternative Credit Products
62% of Credit Card Outsiders Use Alternative Credit Products
February 18, 2025  |  Alternative Credit

Many consumers without credit cards face financial challenges. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Conferma and WEX Collaboration Integrates Virtual Cards Into Invoice Process
Conferma and WEX Collaboration Integrates Virtual Cards Into Invoice Process
February 10, 2025  |  Partnerships

Conferma and WEX are enabling Concur Invoice users to pay suppliers using a WEX-issued virtual Mastercard and Conferma’s virtual card platform. Get the Full Story...

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Consumer Borrowing Jumps by Record $40.8 Billion
Consumer Borrowing Jumps by Record $40.8 Billion
February 09, 2025  |  Consumer Finance

U.S. consumer borrowing saw a surprise surge in December, the largest increase on record. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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