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Self-Serve and Digital-First Channels Can Populate ‘Banking Deserts’

Self-Serve and Digital-First Channels Can Populate ‘Banking Deserts’
Self-Serve and Digital-First Channels Can Populate ‘Banking Deserts’
May 17, 2024  |  Financial Inclusion

Banks have been fine-tuning their branch efforts as the pandemic recedes, shuttering locations in some markets and building new outposts in others. Get the Full...

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Amazon, Walmart Aim to Retain Lower-Income Shoppers Amid Luxury Push
Amazon, Walmart Aim to Retain Lower-Income Shoppers Amid Luxury Push
May 17, 2024  |  Retail

Amazon and Walmart may be setting their sights on high-income consumers, but as the two retail giants compete for shoppers’ spending, they are working hard...

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AI Takes Flight in Airline Pricing
AI Takes Flight in Airline Pricing
May 17, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

As travelers pack their bags for summer getaways, airlines are deploying artificial intelligence (AI) to squeeze every last dollar from their booking systems. Fetcherr, an Israeli startup, is...

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FinTech IPO Index Edges Up 1.7% as Katapult Earnings Lead Platforms Higher
FinTech IPO Index Edges Up 1.7% as Katapult Earnings Lead Platforms Higher
May 17, 2024  |  Fintech Investments

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Why Gen Z Shops Merchants That Offer Pay Later Plans
Why Gen Z Shops Merchants That Offer Pay Later Plans
May 16, 2024  |  Consumer Finance

Pay later plans have gained value since they offer consumers flexibility and better spend management. PYMNTS Intelligence reveals consumers’ preferences for these plans, particularly around...

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White-Label Payments Solutions Monetize Resellers’ eCommerce Efforts
White-Label Payments Solutions Monetize Resellers’ eCommerce Efforts
May 16, 2024  |  Payments Innovation

In an increasingly digital world, the ability to accept and process payments anytime, anywhere has become a critical component of business success. Get the Full...

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Could ISO 20022’s Data-Rich Messaging Fuel AI Innovation?
Could ISO 20022’s Data-Rich Messaging Fuel AI Innovation?
May 16, 2024  |  Payments Innovation

The best, and most lasting innovations, are those that beget other innovations.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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AI Turns Streaming Video Search Into Churn-Reducing Conversations
AI Turns Streaming Video Search Into Churn-Reducing Conversations
May 16, 2024  |  Streaming

Streaming platforms have transformed the content and digital entertainment landscape. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Inflation Cools; Prices Still 22% Higher Than Before the Pandemic
Inflation Cools; Prices Still 22% Higher Than Before the Pandemic
May 15, 2024  |  Economy

April’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) data shows that inflation’s torrid pace is cooling, at least a bit. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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