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Mastercard Takes Aim at the Fragile Side of Financial Inclusion

Mastercard Takes Aim at the Fragile Side of Financial Inclusion
Mastercard Takes Aim at the Fragile Side of Financial Inclusion
April 24, 2026  |  Mastercard

Technology and connectivity have drawn billions of consumers and businesses into the formal financial system, but the shift from access to stability remains uneven and...

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The AI Leapfrog Coming for Insurance Underwriting
The AI Leapfrog Coming for Insurance Underwriting
April 24, 2026  |  Insurance

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The Real Risk in AI Payments Isn’t the Model but the Gaps Around It
The Real Risk in AI Payments Isn’t the Model but the Gaps Around It
April 24, 2026  |  Opinion

AI governance is not a one-time decision; it is an ongoing discipline and a continuously evolving effort, i2c CEO Amir Wain writes in a new...

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32% Increased Spending After Using a Credit Card App
32% Increased Spending After Using a Credit Card App
April 24, 2026  |  Consumer Finance

A credit card’s place in a consumer’s wallet is now shaped as much by its app as by its rate, perks or brand, a shift...

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Bots Are Turning Identity Verification Into a Full-Time Job
Bots Are Turning Identity Verification Into a Full-Time Job
April 24, 2026  |  Identity

In the early days of digital commerce, identity verification was a front-door exercise. It represented a necessary, but narrow, checkpoint designed to confirm that a...

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Amazon and Walmart Push AI Deeper Into the Shopping Aisle
Amazon and Walmart Push AI Deeper Into the Shopping Aisle
April 23, 2026  |  Retail

Winning in retail has a new goal line: the logic that drives consumer choice itself. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Why Banks Can’t Rely on One-Time Passwords Anymore
Why Banks Can’t Rely on One-Time Passwords Anymore
April 23, 2026  |  Authentication

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Fraudsters Hack the Signals Behind Identity Trust
Fraudsters Hack the Signals Behind Identity Trust
April 23, 2026  |  Fraud Prevention

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56% of SMBs Want More Flexible Card Programs
56% of SMBs Want More Flexible Card Programs
April 23, 2026  |  SMBs

For small businesses, the next credit story may not be about getting approved. It may be about finding a card that finally works the way...

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