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Consumers Skeptical of Government’s Inflation Optimism
Consumers Skeptical of Government’s Inflation Optimism
January 10, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has reported that inflation seems to be cooling, with price increases for fresh meat and vegetables slowing since Q2...

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The Eight Trends That Will Shape Payments, Retail, and the Digital Economy in 2023
The Eight Trends That Will Shape Payments, Retail, and the Digital Economy in 2023
January 09, 2023  |  Connected Economy

The holiday ornaments have been put away, the resolutions have been made, the new year well wishes have been given. That means it’s time for...

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Payments Are ‘Sexy’ Again at IKEA Stores and Website
Payments Are ‘Sexy’ Again at IKEA Stores and Website
January 06, 2023  |  Payment Methods

The last stop on the customer journey has new respect at IKEA stores and its website. Speaking with PYMNTS as part of our ACI Merchant...

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Retail CFOs Invest in Payments Tech to Streamline Operations
Retail CFOs Invest in Payments Tech to Streamline Operations
January 05, 2023  |  Payments Innovation

Forty-six percent of manufacturers that have previously invested in liquidity forecasting and management applications are still making these investments or plan to continue doing so....

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Banks Risk Missing Out on Millennials’ Wealth-Building Needs
Banks Risk Missing Out on Millennials’ Wealth-Building Needs
January 04, 2023  |  Digital-First Banking

Digital tools are helping improve financial inclusion for banks in the United States, and many customers use their mobile phones to manage their bank accounts....

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Business Payment Networks Help CFOs Deliver Cash Flow Certainty
Business Payment Networks Help CFOs Deliver Cash Flow Certainty
January 03, 2023  |  Accounts Receivable

For organizations facing uncertain economic times, swift access to accounts receivable (AR) can mean the difference between profitability and financial risk. Capturing payments quickly can...

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Metaverse Meltdown Looks Poised to Continue into 2023
Metaverse Meltdown Looks Poised to Continue into 2023
January 01, 2023  |  Metaverse

New year, new opportunity — but for the metaverse meltdown, well, that seems poised to continue. By the looks of it, the metaverse (and Meta’s...

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Financial Crimes and Scams Will Be Among 2023’s Few Certainties
Financial Crimes and Scams Will Be Among 2023’s Few Certainties
December 29, 2022  |  Security & Fraud

The year 2023 holds few certainties, but financial crimes and scams will be among next year’s sure bets. The past year has seen any number...

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Public-Private Partnerships Can Unlock a $31B Blockchain Payments Opportunity
Public-Private Partnerships Can Unlock a $31B Blockchain Payments Opportunity
December 29, 2022  |  Blockchain

The International Monetary Fund has identified central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) as more efficient alternatives to physical cash that promise to lower transaction costs, promote...

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