Connected Economy

Connected Economy
Today in the Connected Economy: Versana Tackles $5T Syndicated Loan Market
March 16, 2022

Today in the connected economy, J.P. Morgan, Bank of America, Citi and Credit Suisse unveil their loan platform Versana, which they say will bring “transparency, efficiency and velocity” to the $5 trillion syndicated loan market. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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58% of Consumers Belong to the Connected Work Economy
March 16, 2022

In today’s ConnectedEconomy™, employed consumers work an average of approximately 43 hours each week, with many putting in even more hours. This is just one example of how the ongoing digitization of the U.S. and global economy is reshaping consumers’ lives. Get the Full Story...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Affirm Boosts Outlook; Stellar Launches Credit Platform; Giift Invests in...
March 14, 2022

Today in the connected economy, buy now, payer later (BNPL) firm Affirm boosted its outlook for the year, and said its enterprise partnerships deserve some of the credit. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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CE100™ Index Barely Budges Amid a Volatile Week
March 14, 2022

Amid the volatility of last week — the soaring prices at the pump and everywhere else, the double-digit percentage point plunges (and gains) as companies reported earnings — the Connected Economy 100 Index barely budged. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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From Maintenance to Payments to Software, Digital Connectivity Makes Fleet Mgmt Fast and Efficient
March 11, 2022

Today’s commercial fleets are looking to automakers and their dealers for not only vehicles, service and financing, but also software and electric-vehicle charging — all with the aim of improving their vehicles’ uptime so they can do the jobs they’re meant to do.  Get the...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Equifax Partners With Vehicle Subscription Service Autonomy
March 11, 2022

Today in the connected economy, vehicle subscription service Autonomy partners with Equifax to use the credit bureau’s technology to let customers subscribe using their smartphones. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Instacart Offers Support to Pickers
March 10, 2022

Today in the connected economy, Instacart rolls out new features designed to help its in-store pickers, while Visa and MFG team up to provide contactless transit solutions in North Africa. Plus, Google unveils a new tool that lets people tell their phone to pay for...

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What’s Next in the Connected Economy? VTEX CEO Says Conversational Commerce
March 10, 2022

If you think the past two years were intense, your perspective might be due for a reset soon. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to...

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Sony, Honda Join Trend That Merges Automobiles and Connected Services
March 09, 2022

A familiar name from home electronics will soon be deeply involved in making electric cars too — along with the in-car digital innovations that are increasingly a part of all vehicles on the road.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...