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Synapse Trustee McWilliams Details New Challenges in Latest Status Report

Synapse Trustee McWilliams Details New Challenges in Latest Status Report
Synapse Trustee McWilliams Details New Challenges in Latest Status Report
June 24, 2024  |  Legal

It’s one step up and two steps back in the case of Synapse Financial’s bankruptcy, with the court-appointed trustee reporting progress Friday (June 21) in...

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AI-Powered Vacation Scams Show Up Right on Time
AI-Powered Vacation Scams Show Up Right on Time
June 24, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

As travelers pack their bags for long-awaited summer trips, a new breed of scammer is tagging along — powered by artificial intelligence (AI). From fake...

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CMOs Discover GenAI as Market Research Tool
CMOs Discover GenAI as Market Research Tool
June 24, 2024  |  Data

According to PYMNTS Intelligence, about half of chief marketing officers (CMOs) already use generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) for routine tasks. Still, only a relatively small...

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Instant Refunds? Consumers Say They’ll Pay for That
Instant Refunds? Consumers Say They’ll Pay for That
June 21, 2024  |  Money Mobility

Overpayment disbursements are not the most common payouts nor the largest. In fact, just 7.1% of consumers report they received overpayment disbursements this year. The...

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Why Merchants Prefer Card-Linked Pay Later Options
Why Merchants Prefer Card-Linked Pay Later Options
June 21, 2024  |  Consumer Payments

Merchants are increasingly recognizing the value of offering general-purpose credit card-linked installment plans. In fact, 37% of merchants now provide these installment plans at checkout....

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Capturing the US Family Dynamic Will Power Open Banking’s Future
Capturing the US Family Dynamic Will Power Open Banking’s Future
June 21, 2024  |  Banking

Without education, awareness, or utility, any innovation will find it hard to scale. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Amazon and Walmart Court Zillennials’ Loyalty With Sustainability Initiatives
Amazon and Walmart Court Zillennials’ Loyalty With Sustainability Initiatives
June 21, 2024  |  Retail

As Amazon and Walmart look to secure the affinity of young consumers whose spending power is on the rise, the two retail giants are looking...

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Thredd CEO Counts on Regulators to Address Vulnerabilities of Banking as a Service
Thredd CEO Counts on Regulators to Address Vulnerabilities of Banking as a Service
June 21, 2024  |  Banking

The relationships between FinTechs, banks and neobanks has been placed under a harsh spotlight with the recent revelations around the Synapse bankruptcy. Get the Full...

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FinTech IPO Index Slips 2.1% With Sezzle Balancing the Scales
FinTech IPO Index Slips 2.1% With Sezzle Balancing the Scales
June 21, 2024  |  Fintech Investments

The holiday-shortened week saw the FinTech IPO Index slip 2.1%. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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