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‘Automate Away the Ordinary’ — How CFOs Use Tech to Reshape Finance Workflows

‘Automate Away the Ordinary’ — How CFOs Use Tech to Reshape Finance Workflows
‘Automate Away the Ordinary’ — How CFOs Use Tech to Reshape Finance Workflows
April 25, 2025  |  Accounts Payable

Chief financial officers are facing a new paradox: How do they grow their teams when they can’t hire? Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Amazon and Walmart Battle for the Hybrid Shopper
Amazon and Walmart Battle for the Hybrid Shopper
April 25, 2025  |  Retail

As the digital and physical worlds of commerce continue to intertwine, Amazon and Walmart are reinventing themselves at a blistering pace. Get the Full Story...

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FinTech IPO Index Surges 11.2% as Asian Companies and Platforms Bounce Back
FinTech IPO Index Surges 11.2% as Asian Companies and Platforms Bounce Back
April 25, 2025  |  Fintech Investments

The rising tide of a three-day rally this week helped lift virtually all boats in the FinTech IPO Index, which was up 11.2%. Get the...

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Two-Thirds of Consumers Check Interest Rates When Choosing a Bank
Two-Thirds of Consumers Check Interest Rates When Choosing a Bank
April 25, 2025  |  Banking

How do consumers calculate interest rates as part of their financial planning? A PYMNTS Intelligence study, titled “How Financial Lifestyle Impacts Consumer Perception of High...

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Regulatory Shifts and Cyberattacks Put UK Merchant Credential Storage in the Spotlight
Regulatory Shifts and Cyberattacks Put UK Merchant Credential Storage in the Spotlight
April 25, 2025  |  Shopping

In the current environment, no matter what the country, consumers are keenly aware of the pressures of inflation, of how far their spending can stretch,...

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Gemini 2.5 and AI Overviews Mark Google’s Biggest AI Push Yet
Gemini 2.5 and AI Overviews Mark Google’s Biggest AI Push Yet
April 24, 2025  |  Google

Google’s parent Alphabet reported higher-than-expected earnings and revenue for the first quarter, with its core search business up nearly 10% and Google Cloud racking up...

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Debit Spend and Deposit Growth Drive Discover’s Final Standalone Quarter
Debit Spend and Deposit Growth Drive Discover’s Final Standalone Quarter
April 24, 2025  |  Earnings

Discover Financial Services posted first-quarter earnings results Thursday (April 24) that showed improving credit metrics, increased debit spending and higher deposits, ahead of its pending...

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Radar CEO: Geolocation Builds Loyalty Ecosystems With Right-Place Messaging
Radar CEO: Geolocation Builds Loyalty Ecosystems With Right-Place Messaging
April 24, 2025  |  Technology

Forget everything you thought you knew about geolocation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Small Businesses Turn to Instant Payments as Ad Hoc Transactions Surge
Small Businesses Turn to Instant Payments as Ad Hoc Transactions Surge
April 24, 2025  |  Faster Payments

Cash is king, and cash flow rules the day, especially for small businesses that might not have the wherewithal to weather macroeconomic shocks. Get the...

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