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Latin America Is Becoming an eCommerce Paradise, but Companies Need a Guide

Latin America Is Becoming an eCommerce Paradise, but Companies Need a Guide
Latin America Is Becoming an eCommerce Paradise, but Companies Need a Guide
March 13, 2023  |  eCommerce

Still considered an emerging collection of economies, Latin America has nevertheless taken a lead in aspects of the digital transformation of payments, in some ways...

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SVB Shutters and Banks Drag CE 100 Index 6.7% Lower
SVB Shutters and Banks Drag CE 100 Index 6.7% Lower
March 13, 2023  |  Connected Economy

The CE 100 Stock Index lost 6.7% as Silicon Valley Bank collapsed during a dramatic week that raises questions about FinTechs and startup funding. Get...

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Biometric Payment Cards Make a Comeback in Europe
Biometric Payment Cards Make a Comeback in Europe
March 13, 2023  |  Payment Methods

From tap-to-pay debit and credit cards to mobile smartphone wallets, contactless methods have been driving new waves of innovation in payments post-pandemic, buoyed by growing consumer demand...

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Loyal Consumers Prize Quality More Than Deals
Loyal Consumers Prize Quality More Than Deals
March 10, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

Merchants looking to acquire new customers would be well served to prioritize deals and convenience. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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AI Can Help Credit Unions Make Payments Smarter and Credit More Accessible
AI Can Help Credit Unions Make Payments Smarter and Credit More Accessible
March 10, 2023  |  Credit Unions

Beyond the chatbots and hype, artificial intelligence has the potential to improve financial services. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Silicon Valley Bank Crisis Threatens FinTech Funding
Silicon Valley Bank Crisis Threatens FinTech Funding
March 10, 2023  |  Banking

In Silicon Valley, and specifically for smaller tech firms, the tremors threaten to become a quake. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Lending Platforms Plunge as Tech Rout Sends FinTech IPO Index Down 4.9%
Lending Platforms Plunge as Tech Rout Sends FinTech IPO Index Down 4.9%
March 10, 2023  |  Fintech Investments

It wasn’t just crypto that had investors running for the exits. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Scalapay CEO Sees Big Shift From Banks to BNPL Platforms Across Europe
Scalapay CEO Sees Big Shift From Banks to BNPL Platforms Across Europe
March 10, 2023  |  Buy Now Pay Later

The current plight of the buy now, pay later (BNPL) industry has been likened to the dotcom bubble of the 2000s — from skyrocketing demand...

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Seeing Is Believing for Millennials Concerned About Payments Security
Seeing Is Believing for Millennials Concerned About Payments Security
March 09, 2023  |  Security & Fraud

Younger generations want to know what their financial institutions are doing to secure their transactions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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