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Smart Tech Helps Treasurers Manage Risk, Drive Strategic Growth

Smart Tech Helps Treasurers Manage Risk, Drive Strategic Growth
Smart Tech Helps Treasurers Manage Risk, Drive Strategic Growth
June 21, 2022  |  Risk Management

Treasurers are facing an uphill battle in supporting their organizations’ long-term growth strategy. While they must face the expected challenges of competition and changing consumer...

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Banks’ Loyalty and Rewards Fare Best When Personalized ‘Close to Home’
Banks’ Loyalty and Rewards Fare Best When Personalized ‘Close to Home’
June 21, 2022  |  Banking

There’s that old statement attributed to U.S. retail magnate John Wanamaker, which neatly sums up the challenge of card-level promotions, especially in the digital age:...

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Payments Processing Moves From Cost Center to Revenue Driver in Global eCommerce
Payments Processing Moves From Cost Center to Revenue Driver in Global eCommerce
June 21, 2022  |  Payment Methods

Commerce used to be purely physical. Then, we moved online and went mobile — and global. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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eCommerce Firms Fine-Tune Tech to Shave Seconds off Checkout
eCommerce Firms Fine-Tune Tech to Shave Seconds off Checkout
June 21, 2022  |  eCommerce

For consumers, a good checkout experience is one they can complete quickly so they can move on to the next thing they want to do....

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Costs Often Sideline Bill Payment Transformation in Consumer Finance
Costs Often Sideline Bill Payment Transformation in Consumer Finance
June 21, 2022  |  Digital Payments

The great digital transformation may hit some speed bumps. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Safaricom CEO: ‘Innovation Mindset’ Critical to M-Pesa Success
Safaricom CEO: ‘Innovation Mindset’ Critical to M-Pesa Success
June 21, 2022  |  Mobile Payments

“M-Pesa is a barometer of what’s happening in the [Kenyan] economy and how customers are behaving.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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One in Five US Consumers Use 7 Different Payment Methods in Stores, Restaurants
One in Five US Consumers Use 7 Different Payment Methods in Stores, Restaurants
June 20, 2022  |  Payment Methods

While United States consumers can choose from a variety of payment alternatives when buying goods and services, PYMNTS’ research found that the average U.S. consumer...

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Debit Cards Are US Consumers’ Favorite Payments Go-To
Debit Cards Are US Consumers’ Favorite Payments Go-To
June 20, 2022  |  Consumer Finance

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‘Don’t Annoy Me’: A Cardinal Rule for Banks to Keep Consumers’ Trust
‘Don’t Annoy Me’: A Cardinal Rule for Banks to Keep Consumers’ Trust
June 20, 2022  |  Banking

Consumers are sending a crystal-clear message to the banks and credit unions that have been trusted partners in their everyday financial lives, according to Doug...

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