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79% of US Consumers Are Highly Satisfied With BNPL 
79% of US Consumers Are Highly Satisfied With BNPL 
April 25, 2024  |  Buy Now Pay Later

Split-payment or installment plans such as buy now, pay later (BNPL) enable consumers to shop more strategically, buying items one day and paying for them...

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Alphabet Q1 Earnings Focus on AI Monetization
Alphabet Q1 Earnings Focus on AI Monetization
April 25, 2024  |  Earnings

Come for the comments about AI. Stay for the earnings call. That will most likely be the pattern of big tech earnings over the next...

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Mastercard Debuts Enhancements to FinTech Express and Engage Programs
Mastercard Debuts Enhancements to FinTech Express and Engage Programs
April 25, 2024  |  Mastercard

Mastercard is introducing a card issuance function for its FinTech Express platform.  The payments giant made that announcement Thursday (April 25) as part of a broader...

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On-Demand Rental Apps Streamline Commercial Fleet’s Digital Journey
On-Demand Rental Apps Streamline Commercial Fleet’s Digital Journey
April 25, 2024  |  Transportation

Whether it’s a delivery service rushing to fulfill orders, a construction crew on a project or a catering company prepping for a weekend event, all these...

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FTC Files Complaint Against Doxo, Alleging Misleading Ads
FTC Files Complaint Against Doxo, Alleging Misleading Ads
April 25, 2024  |  Regulation

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is taking action against doxo, saying the bill payment company misleads consumers and tacks on junk fees. The agency filed a federal court complaint alleging...

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BlackRock Intros Paycheck-Style Retirement Offering
BlackRock Intros Paycheck-Style Retirement Offering
April 25, 2024  |  Consumer Finance

BlackRock has debuted a savings product designed to give retirees a guaranteed, paycheck-style income. The asset management giant on Thursday (April 25) announced its LifePath Paycheck solution, which...

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Consumers Dissatisfied by Small Merchants’ Digital Presences
Consumers Dissatisfied by Small Merchants’ Digital Presences
April 25, 2024  |  SMBs

As consumers have grown to expect seamless digital convenience, many are finding that smaller merchants fall short of their expectations, PYMNTS Intelligence reveals. By the...

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OneShield and One Inc Partner on Insurance Industry Payment Solution
OneShield and One Inc Partner on Insurance Industry Payment Solution
April 25, 2024  |  Insurance

OneShield has partnered with One Inc to deliver a digital payment solution for the insurance industry. One Inc’s payment product integrations designed for the insurance industry will now be accessible through...

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Consumers Are Springing for Nice Beers, but Not Premium Liquor
Consumers Are Springing for Nice Beers, but Not Premium Liquor
April 25, 2024  |  Retail

Trying to balance inflationary pressures and the need to allow themselves at least some indulgences, shoppers are trading up on beer but not springing for...

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