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48% of Consumers Look Beyond Their Primary Bank for Mortgage Loans
48% of Consumers Look Beyond Their Primary Bank for Mortgage Loans
January 05, 2024  |  Loans

Traditionally, consumers rely on their primary financial institutions (FIs), such as banks or credit unions (CUs), for credit products like credit cards, mortgages, auto loans...

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Unlocking Trapped Liquidity Is Holy Grail for Cross-Border B2B Payments
Unlocking Trapped Liquidity Is Holy Grail for Cross-Border B2B Payments
January 04, 2024  |  Cross-border Payments

Taking the friction out of cross-border payments is fundamental to spurring global growth.  For businesses that increasingly expect a B2B payment experience mirroring the convenience...

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Smaller Banks Warn of ‘Significant Impact’ From CFPB’s Proposed Overdraft Fee Regulation
Smaller Banks Warn of ‘Significant Impact’ From CFPB’s Proposed Overdraft Fee Regulation
January 04, 2024  |  Bank Regulation

The calendar has barely turned to a new year — and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has already had a fair share of criticism....

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Will 2024 See Crypto Make Good on Its Financial Inclusion Promise?
Will 2024 See Crypto Make Good on Its Financial Inclusion Promise?
January 04, 2024  |  Financial Inclusion

Crypto had a bumpy, and at times wild, 2023. But industry observers and participants continue to believe that blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies have the potential to revolutionize financial...

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Deepdub CEO on the Power of AI Voice Clones to Reshape Streaming Content
Deepdub CEO on the Power of AI Voice Clones to Reshape Streaming Content
January 04, 2024  |  Artificial Intelligence

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming nearly every industry it touches. And when it comes to sectors like entertainment and media, where the production of...

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Will Consumers Trade Their Data for Better Offers?
Will Consumers Trade Their Data for Better Offers?
January 04, 2024  |  Retail

Personalized deals and offers can be convenient, but they’re hard to come by. Many consumers are wary about the extent of information that brands and...

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CE 100 Index: AI, Banks and BNPL Names Were Standouts During 2023’s 42% Rally 
CE 100 Index: AI, Banks and BNPL Names Were Standouts During 2023’s 42% Rally 
January 04, 2024  |  Connected Economy

The CE 100 Index soared in 2023, largely on the wings of widespread rallies among banking and buy now, pay later (BNPL) names, up double...

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1 in 5 Consumers Pay Auto Loans With Mobile Wallets
1 in 5 Consumers Pay Auto Loans With Mobile Wallets
January 04, 2024  |  Mobile Wallets

Mobile wallets have gained immense popularity among consumers, not only for making in-store purchases but also for their ability to manage finances and store sensitive...

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What Global Merchants Need to Know About Boosting Cross-Border Sales
What Global Merchants Need to Know About Boosting Cross-Border Sales
January 04, 2024  |  eCommerce

Global merchants in eCommerce are grappling with countless challenges and opportunities in today’s digital era. Against this backdrop, building a thriving cross-border business demands a...

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