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74% of Students Lack Access to Tuition Payment Apps
74% of Students Lack Access to Tuition Payment Apps
December 31, 2024  |  Payment Methods

Higher education is vital for personal and professional growth but rising tuition costs make it harder for students to attend. While financial aid like scholarships...

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45% of US Online Merchants Want One-Click Checkout Solutions
45% of US Online Merchants Want One-Click Checkout Solutions
December 30, 2024  |  Checkout Conversion

One-click checkout solutions top the wish list of U.S. online merchants when it comes to checkout and payment technologies. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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68% of CFOs See GenAI as Crucial for Financial Reporting
68% of CFOs See GenAI as Crucial for Financial Reporting
December 27, 2024  |  CFO

Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is gaining attention across industries, as 65% of firms say they are already using the technology. Get the Full Story Complete...

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81% of SMBs Are Open to Adopting Integrated Payments
81% of SMBs Are Open to Adopting Integrated Payments
December 18, 2024  |  B2B Payments

Small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs) across the U.S. face struggles due to fragmented and inefficient business-to-business (B2B) payment systems. While many SMBs recognize the potential...

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Most Small Insurers Set 12-Month Plan to Implement Real-Time Payments
Most Small Insurers Set 12-Month Plan to Implement Real-Time Payments
December 17, 2024  |  Insurance

The insurance industry has faced challenges in implementing real-time payouts due to high costs and transparency issues, despite the potential benefits for insurers and customers,...

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Cash-Strapped Consumers 3.5 Times More Likely to Use BNPL
Cash-Strapped Consumers 3.5 Times More Likely to Use BNPL
December 16, 2024  |  BNPL

More than one-third of U.S. consumers are struggling with cash flow shortages, forcing them to make tough choices about how they pay for everyday necessities....

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81% of ‘Credit-Curious’ Consumers Are Interested in Secured Cards to Build Credit
81% of ‘Credit-Curious’ Consumers Are Interested in Secured Cards to Build Credit
December 13, 2024  |  Credit Cards

Fifty-three million U.S. consumers don’t have a credit card and are known as “credit card outsiders.” This diverse group includes both younger people seeking to...

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67% of Telecom Execs See GenAI Enhancing IT Services
67% of Telecom Execs See GenAI Enhancing IT Services
December 06, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

Telecom companies are adopting generative artificial intelligence (AI) and driving a shift in the industry. Initially focused on efficiency, this technology is set to change...

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A Third of Consumers Have Been Victimized by Credit Card Fraud
A Third of Consumers Have Been Victimized by Credit Card Fraud
December 05, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

Credit card fraud is a rising concern for American consumers, with nearly 1 in 3 reporting fraudulent charges in the past year. As incidents of...

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