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Late Payments Inflate Construction Bids by $273 Billion
Late Payments Inflate Construction Bids by $273 Billion
December 15, 2023  |  Money Mobility

Late payments and transaction errors run rampant in the construction industry. The sector’s days sales outstanding (DSO) — a measurement of how long a company...

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AI Co-Pilots May Be The Future of Membership-Only Luxury Travel
AI Co-Pilots May Be The Future of Membership-Only Luxury Travel
December 15, 2023  |  Artificial Intelligence

We exist at the intersection of behavior and technology.  When innovation meets expectation, that’s where the magic happens — particularly as today’s consumers increasingly expect...

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Amazon and Walmart Put Subscribers on Their Wish List in 2023
Amazon and Walmart Put Subscribers on Their Wish List in 2023
December 15, 2023  |  Subscriptions

The holidays are here, and Walmart and Amazon are looking for ways to boost their subscription numbers. To do that, Walmart has teamed up with...

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FinTech IPO Index Jumps 7.3%, Lending Platforms Soar as Fed Signals Rate Cuts   
FinTech IPO Index Jumps 7.3%, Lending Platforms Soar as Fed Signals Rate Cuts   
December 15, 2023  |  IPO

The Fed’s signaled a pause for now — and rate cuts on the horizon. The near-term horizon, that is, and as has been widely reported,...

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Why Automation Alone Won’t Transform B2B Payments in 2024
Why Automation Alone Won’t Transform B2B Payments in 2024
December 15, 2023  |  B2B Payments

In the world of B2B commerce, staying ahead of the curve is crucial for success. If only there weren’t so many ways and so many...

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40% of Bank Customers Still Don’t Trust Online Authentication When Making Purchases
40% of Bank Customers Still Don’t Trust Online Authentication When Making Purchases
December 15, 2023  |  Authentication

In today’s digital era, banking customers are asserting more control over their financial security and no longer relying solely on their banks to protect their...

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2023 Was the Year of Restaurant Loyalty Relaunches
2023 Was the Year of Restaurant Loyalty Relaunches
December 14, 2023  |  Loyalty & Rewards

As ongoing financial challenges have continued to constrain consumers’ budgets throughout the year, restaurants have taken the opportunity to rethink the financial incentives they offer,...

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Buy Now Pay Later Helped Boost November Retail and Restaurant Sales
Buy Now Pay Later Helped Boost November Retail and Restaurant Sales
December 14, 2023  |  Economy

The headlines across various media outlets in the wake of the latest retail sales report zeroed in on the fact that the expectations had been...

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Decision Brief: Online Seller’s Guide to Advanced Authentication Techniques
Decision Brief: Online Seller’s Guide to Advanced Authentication Techniques
December 14, 2023  |  Authentication

Introduction: Online sellers are consistently grappling with the delicate balance of upholding robust security measures while providing customers with a seamless shopping experience. Central to...

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