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Silicon Valley Bank’s Downfall: Lessons Learned and Unanswered Questions
Silicon Valley Bank’s Downfall: Lessons Learned and Unanswered Questions
March 11, 2024  |  Banking

It’s said that those who don’t learn from history are doomed to repeat it. The spectacular flameout of Silicon Valley Bank (and other banks subsequently), happened March...

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Real-Time Payments Need Orchestration Layer to Solve Interoperability Gap
Real-Time Payments Need Orchestration Layer to Solve Interoperability Gap
March 11, 2024  |  Faster Payments

The financial landscape is rapidly evolving in an era of faster payments, presenting a blend of opportunities and setbacks. One of the major hurdles that...

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CE 100 Index Off 0.9% as Cogent’s Slide Blunts Communication Pillar Gains
CE 100 Index Off 0.9% as Cogent’s Slide Blunts Communication Pillar Gains
March 11, 2024  |  Connected Economy

The Fed held sway this past week as the guessing game about when — or whether — the central bank will cut rates continued. Fed...

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Meta’s New AI Video Model Aims to Make Search a Contextual Experience
Meta’s New AI Video Model Aims to Make Search a Contextual Experience
March 08, 2024  |  Meta

Meta’s development of a new AI model, designed to enhance video and user Feed recommendations, marks what could be a significant shift in the online commerce...

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World Bank Says Public-Private Partnerships Essential to Financial Access
World Bank Says Public-Private Partnerships Essential to Financial Access
March 08, 2024  |  International

The global push for digital transformation is gaining momentum, with global institutions increasingly taking part in shaping the landscape. The recent World Bank’s inaugural Global...

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Acquirers Eye Expansion of Installment Payment Plans Amid Consumer Demand
Acquirers Eye Expansion of Installment Payment Plans Amid Consumer Demand
March 08, 2024  |  Payment Methods

Acquirers — the financial institutions that provide the infrastructure for merchants and businesses to accept card payments — operate behind the scenes but can play...

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Walmart and Amazon Race to Provide Best Virtual Try-On Experiences
Walmart and Amazon Race to Provide Best Virtual Try-On Experiences
March 08, 2024  |  Retail

As augmented reality and virtual reality expand the possibilities for eCommerce, Walmart and Amazon are stepping up their digital try-on capabilities to drive conversion. Walmart shared via emailed announcement...

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FinTech IPO Index Gathers 2.7% as MoneyLion Jumps 34% on Earnings 
FinTech IPO Index Gathers 2.7% as MoneyLion Jumps 34% on Earnings 
March 08, 2024  |  Fintech Investments

Many of the names that are part of the FinTech IPO Index soared double digits on the heels of earnings this past week, leading the...

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eCommerce Merchants Fail to Connect Failed Payments and Fraud
eCommerce Merchants Fail to Connect Failed Payments and Fraud
March 08, 2024  |  Fraud Prevention

Despite the many fraudsters on the prowl seeking to exploit any vulnerabilities they can find in the payments ecosystem, only about one-third of eCommerce merchants...

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