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Can Coupang’s $500 Million Lifeline Save Farfetch From Falling Out of Fashion?
Can Coupang’s $500 Million Lifeline Save Farfetch From Falling Out of Fashion?
December 19, 2023  |  Retail

After a roller coaster year of surprises, including a November decision to withhold its earnings results for the third quarter of 2023 and the cancellation...

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Interoperability Will Fuel Instant Payments’ Scalability 
Interoperability Will Fuel Instant Payments’ Scalability 
December 19, 2023  |  Faster Payments

Nothing is harder to break than an established habit. But even the most entrenched behaviors often shift or evolve. Just look at the movement of...

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Nearly Two-Thirds of Struggling Consumers Revolve Credit Card Balances
Nearly Two-Thirds of Struggling Consumers Revolve Credit Card Balances
December 19, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

The holiday season has offered little reprieve from the rising prices of goods and services still weighing on consumers’ wallets. Many consumers use credit cards...

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Anti-Fraud Measures Need to Work at the Speed of Instant Payments
Anti-Fraud Measures Need to Work at the Speed of Instant Payments
December 19, 2023  |  Real-Time Payments

The financial landscape is constantly in flux — and now it’s getting a little faster. As instant payments gain prominence, the strategies, challenges and potential...

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New Use Cases Needed to Drive Instant Payments Momentum Worldwide
New Use Cases Needed to Drive Instant Payments Momentum Worldwide
December 19, 2023  |  Real-Time Payments

Form3 CEO Dave Scola told PYMNTS that instant payments have a long way before they reach their full potential. “I’m not disappointed by the rates...

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Traditional Payment Methods Remain Relevant Despite Real-Time Innovations
Traditional Payment Methods Remain Relevant Despite Real-Time Innovations
December 19, 2023  |  Real-Time Payments

In a rapidly changing digital world where real-time payments are becoming increasingly popular, it’s easy to assume that traditional payment methods like wire transfers and...

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Win-Win Relationships Show AP and AR Automation Is a Must, Not a Maybe
Win-Win Relationships Show AP and AR Automation Is a Must, Not a Maybe
December 19, 2023  |  B2B Payments

In an uncertain economy, cash-on-hand matters more than ever. Equally important is visibility over that cash, as well as the ability to look forward and...

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Small Businesses See Instant Payments as Vital Cash Flow Boost
Small Businesses See Instant Payments as Vital Cash Flow Boost
December 18, 2023  |  Real-Time Payments

Enigma Technologies Co-founder and CEO Hicham Oudghiri said the ecosystem surrounding instant payments is complex. “When it comes to instant payments, everyone has their own...

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Faster Payments Become Catalyst for New B2B Business Models
Faster Payments Become Catalyst for New B2B Business Models
December 18, 2023  |  Faster Payments

Can instant payments transform transactions from waiting games to a real-time revolution? “There’s a certain expectation that instant payments means instant gratification,” Shaunt Sarkissian, founder and...

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