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Wall Street’s Great Democratization Needs More Than Just Investing Technology  

Wall Street’s Great Democratization Needs More Than Just Investing Technology  
Wall Street’s Great Democratization Needs More Than Just Investing Technology  
February 17, 2021  |  Investments

In the world of mythology, Robin Hood took from the rich and gave to the poor. And in the new telling of the Robinhood tale,...

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Old Guard vs. Vanguard: Banks, FinTechs, Big Tech Duke It Out Over Digital-First
Old Guard vs. Vanguard: Banks, FinTechs, Big Tech Duke It Out Over Digital-First
February 17, 2021  |  Digital Banking

Digital-first is the mantra of the moment in commerce. Payments are being reconfigured and rewired, creating commerce ecosystems that move with consumers across channels. In...

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Debit Rails: Automatic Debit Payments Power Utility Provider Cash Flow
Debit Rails: Automatic Debit Payments Power Utility Provider Cash Flow
February 17, 2021  |  Next-Gen Debit

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Flipping The Script: Care Now, Pay Later (CNPL) Does For Doctors What BNPL Did For Retailers
Flipping The Script: Care Now, Pay Later (CNPL) Does For Doctors What BNPL Did For...
February 17, 2021  |  Healthcare

The idea of spreading payments over time is not new in healthcare — certain practitioners, such as orthodontists, have successfully offered buy now, pay later...

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Partner Or Compete? Banks Can Take Hybrid Approach With FinTech Innovation
Partner Or Compete? Banks Can Take Hybrid Approach With FinTech Innovation
February 17, 2021  |  Digital Banking

In a mid-January conference call with analysts, J.P. Morgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon told analysts that his firm, and other banks, should be scared “s—tless”...

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Gift Cards Emerge As Digital Payments On-Ramp For Cash-Based Customers
Gift Cards Emerge As Digital Payments On-Ramp For Cash-Based Customers
February 17, 2021  |  Retail

It’s hard to argue the digital shift in any business, but particularly at retail. PYMNTS research shows that 97.3 million U.S. consumers have now switched...

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MIXT CEO: Rewards Data Unlocks New Sales Opportunities For Restaurants
MIXT CEO: Rewards Data Unlocks New Sales Opportunities For Restaurants
February 16, 2021  |  Restaurant innovation

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Carecard Uses Data To Fight Pharmacy Sticker Shock
Carecard Uses Data To Fight Pharmacy Sticker Shock
February 16, 2021  |  Healthcare

Going to the pharmacy is something of a singular experience in American retail life. The reason for that is simple. Usually, the consumer has no...

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Vertical Leap: Afterpay’s Molnar Sees New Category Growth For BNPL
Vertical Leap: Afterpay’s Molnar Sees New Category Growth For BNPL
February 16, 2021  |  Buy Now Pay Later

There’s no doubt that consumer adoption of “buy now, pay later” (BNPL) platforms has come a long way over a short period of time. But...

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