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M&A in Payments Sector Down but Not Out

M&A in Payments Sector Down but Not Out
M&A in Payments Sector Down but Not Out
July 25, 2022  |  Acquisitions

Reports that mergers and acquisitions (M&A) fell 20% in the first half of 2022 compared to last year show how fast action can cool off,...

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CE100 Tops Broader Market as BNPL, Payments Offset Snap’s 39% Decline
CE100 Tops Broader Market as BNPL, Payments Offset Snap’s 39% Decline
July 25, 2022  |  Connected Economy

The PYMNTS ConnectedEconomy™ 100 Index (CE100™) managed to outpace the broader markets this past week, buoyed by Sezzle and other payment-focused names. Get the Full...

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Automotive Retail Needs to Think More Like Uber and Open Table to Sell Cars Online
Automotive Retail Needs to Think More Like Uber and Open Table to Sell Cars Online
July 25, 2022  |  Technology

Globally, only 2% of car sales take place online. That meager figure, according to Tarek Kabrit, co-founder and CEO of Dubai-based online auto marketplace Seez,...

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72% of Global Consumers Are Interested in a Super App
72% of Global Consumers Are Interested in a Super App
July 22, 2022  |  Mobile Applications

Global consumers want a super app, according to “The Super App Shift,” a PYMNTS and PayPal collaboration based on a survey of 9,904 consumers in...

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As the Number of Payment Methods Consumers Use Increases, So Do Two Key Problems
As the Number of Payment Methods Consumers Use Increases, So Do Two Key Problems
July 22, 2022  |  Consumer Finance

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Expertise, Experience and Focus Are Critical When Choosing a Crypto Payments Processor
Expertise, Experience and Focus Are Critical When Choosing a Crypto Payments Processor
July 22, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

Welcome to the first article in a new PYMNTS series, “The Merchants Guide to Accepting Crypto: The Questions to Ask,” which aimed at helping merchants...

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Digital Payments Keep Suppliers Happy, Give Main Street Businesses Cash Flow Flexibility
Digital Payments Keep Suppliers Happy, Give Main Street Businesses Cash Flow Flexibility
July 22, 2022  |  B2B Payments

More choice, more flexibility — and the Main Street economy can thrive. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Real-Time Payments, APIs and Infrastructure Unlock New Consumer Use Cases
Real-Time Payments, APIs and Infrastructure Unlock New Consumer Use Cases
July 22, 2022  |  API

Historically, developers who wanted to build on top of the existing payments infrastructure have struggled to access the data needed to build real-time, engaging experiences....

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Surging Platform Stocks Lead FinTech IPO Group’s 8% Bounce
Surging Platform Stocks Lead FinTech IPO Group’s 8% Bounce
July 21, 2022  |  IPO

Earnings season is upon us, and the deluge for the FinTech IPO Index has yet to swell and break. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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