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Why Pay Timing Is Becoming the New Financial Fault Line

Why Pay Timing Is Becoming the New Financial Fault Line
Why Pay Timing Is Becoming the New Financial Fault Line
December 19, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

The December 2025 update of the “Wage to Wallet™ Index” reveals an economy that is no longer moving in a single direction, but splitting along a...

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Fake Invoices Hit 47% of Mid-Market Companies in the Past Year
Fake Invoices Hit 47% of Mid-Market Companies in the Past Year
December 17, 2025  |  Security & Fraud

An attack that begins with a trusted vendor rather than a masked hacker is becoming one of the most persistent risks facing medium-sized companies in...

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B2B Platforms Turn Embedded Finance Into a Revenue Engine
B2B Platforms Turn Embedded Finance Into a Revenue Engine
December 12, 2025  |  B2B Payments

For business-to-business (B2B) platforms, embedded finance has moved from a niche add-on to a core engine for revenue growth, loyalty and operational efficiency. Get the...

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Checks Drain $39,000 From Small Businesses Each Year
Checks Drain $39,000 From Small Businesses Each Year
December 05, 2025  |  B2B Payments

Companies may be chasing automation, but late payments and cash flow strain are pushing a deeper shift in how finance teams think about modern payables....

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Banks Face Fraud Spike As Scams Stress Legacy Systems
Banks Face Fraud Spike As Scams Stress Legacy Systems
December 04, 2025  |  Fraud Prevention

The “2025 State of Fraud and Financial Crime in the United States” report, a PYMNTS Intelligence report commissioned by Block, reveals that the financial industry...

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Nearly 1 in 5 Gen Z Turn to BNPL as Traditional Credit Plays a Smaller Role
Nearly 1 in 5 Gen Z Turn to BNPL as Traditional Credit Plays a Smaller...
December 04, 2025  |  Buy Now Pay Later

Generation Z consumers are not only saving more; they’re reshaping how financial activity moves, stores and circulates online. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Gen Z Faces Financial Stress as Hourly Wages Lose Ground
Gen Z Faces Financial Stress as Hourly Wages Lose Ground
December 02, 2025  |  Economy

How your job pays you as an employee is important. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Digital Brands Turn Embedded Finance Into a Growth Lever
Digital Brands Turn Embedded Finance Into a Growth Lever
December 01, 2025  |  Payments Innovation

Embedded finance is moving from a strategic initiative to a core requirement as firms across industries weave financial services into their platforms. Get the Full...

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64% of Marketplaces Cut Churn With Embedded Finance Tools
64% of Marketplaces Cut Churn With Embedded Finance Tools
November 27, 2025  |  Payments Innovation

Online marketplaces have spent the last decade layering payments and financial tools into their platforms. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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