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Exclusive: Mercado Pago CEO on Building Brazil’s Biggest Digital Bank

Exclusive: Mercado Pago CEO on Building Brazil’s Biggest Digital Bank
Exclusive: Mercado Pago CEO on Building Brazil’s Biggest Digital Bank
August 16, 2024  |  Digital-First Banking

Most countries measure banking activity in terms of where and how it happens. Hence distinctions such as in-branch, ATMs, online and mobile. But in Latin...

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Why Location Is Personalization’s Superpower for Merchants
Why Location Is Personalization’s Superpower for Merchants
August 16, 2024  |  Connected Economy

In the current business landscape, consumers crave personalized experiences. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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The Hidden Cost of Inefficient Cash Application
The Hidden Cost of Inefficient Cash Application
August 16, 2024  |  Payments Innovation

The key to success for many businesses lies within their finance departments. And the key to success within many finance departments is the embrace of...

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FinTech IPO Index Jumps 5% as Sezzle and Expensify Lead the Upside
FinTech IPO Index Jumps 5% as Sezzle and Expensify Lead the Upside
August 16, 2024  |  Fintech Investments

Earnings powered the FinTech IPO Index 5% higher in a week that was, as has been the case for the last month, dominated by earnings....

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Retail Sales: Consumers Shrug Off Higher Prices and Buy in July
Retail Sales: Consumers Shrug Off Higher Prices and Buy in July
August 15, 2024  |  Economy

The urge to splurge resurged in July as consumers shrugged off inflation and visited on-site retailers to conduct their everyday spending. Get the Full Story...

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Walmart Takes AI to Consumers as Amazon Focuses on B2B
Walmart Takes AI to Consumers as Amazon Focuses on B2B
August 15, 2024  |  Retail

As artificial intelligence continues transforming an array of industries, Walmart and Amazon are competing to harness generative AI to enhance their retail operations and customer...

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4 in 10 Independent Restaurants Use Real-Time Payments
4 in 10 Independent Restaurants Use Real-Time Payments
August 15, 2024  |  Real-Time Payments

The restaurant industry faces financial strain due to inflation and economic downturns, with sales growth projections for 2024 cut to 3.8% from earlier estimates. Get...

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Travel Firms Take Financial Hit From Outdated Payments Systems
Travel Firms Take Financial Hit From Outdated Payments Systems
August 15, 2024  |  Money Mobility

Travel spending is on a trajectory to reach an all-time high in 2024, making staffing for travel companies an even greater priority than ever. Outdated...

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Unified Commerce Emerges as Key Factor in Customer Experience
Unified Commerce Emerges as Key Factor in Customer Experience
August 15, 2024  |  Payments Innovation

Advances in banking and payments are transforming business operations. Taken together, the integration of these two functions is changing, well, everything. Get the Full Story...

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