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More Than Half of Merchants Shift Fraud Spend From People to Tech

More Than Half of Merchants Shift Fraud Spend From People to Tech
More Than Half of Merchants Shift Fraud Spend From People to Tech
January 13, 2026  |  Fraud Prevention

Merchants are discovering that fraud prevention has become less about stopping bad actors at checkout and more about managing risk across the entire payment journey,...

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Embedded Finance Pays Off for 54% of US B2B Platforms
Embedded Finance Pays Off for 54% of US B2B Platforms
January 09, 2026  |  B2B Payments

B2B platforms are discovering that embedded finance is becoming less a feature add-on and more a structural lever for how they grow revenue, deepen customer...

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72% of B2B Buyers Favor Suppliers With Embedded Payment Options 
72% of B2B Buyers Favor Suppliers With Embedded Payment Options 
January 08, 2026  |  B2B Payments

The most telling signal in the latest PYMNTS Intelligence research is not how fast embedded finance is spreading, but how decisively companies are stepping away from building...

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74% of Credit Union Members Pass the Loyalty Test
74% of Credit Union Members Pass the Loyalty Test
January 07, 2026  |  Credit Unions

Credit unions face a retention challenge that has less to do with age than with architecture. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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47% of Merchants Say False Declines Cost Them Sales
47% of Merchants Say False Declines Cost Them Sales
January 06, 2026  |  Fraud Prevention

Merchants are discovering that fraud is no longer a problem they can solve at checkout alone. It is a systems challenge that runs through every...

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Credit Card Installment Use Rises 46% Since Spring 2025
Credit Card Installment Use Rises 46% Since Spring 2025
January 05, 2026  |  Payment Methods

Pay Later has stopped being a seasonal convenience and started to look like a standing line item in how many households manage money. Get the...

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More Than 60% of Consumers Now Start Daily Tasks With AI
More Than 60% of Consumers Now Start Daily Tasks With AI
January 02, 2026  |  artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer just another tool layered onto digital life. It is becoming the place where many consumers now begin it. Get...

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1 in 3 Young Adults Turn to Friends and Family as Costs Rise
1 in 3 Young Adults Turn to Friends and Family as Costs Rise
January 01, 2026  |  Consumer Finance

Rising costs are no longer just squeezing household budgets. They are reshaping how different generations make financial decisions, from grocery shopping to healthcare use, according...

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Nearly Half of Gen Z Still Want In-Person Financial Advice
Nearly Half of Gen Z Still Want In-Person Financial Advice
December 31, 2025  |  Credit Unions

For credit unions, the Gen Z challenge is no longer about digital access but about relevance in moments that shape financial confidence. Get the Full...

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