Tracker Series

The Impact of Real-Time Payments on GDP Growth in Emerging Markets
The Impact of Real-Time Payments on GDP Growth in Emerging Markets
February 01, 2023  |  Real-Time Payments

Real-time payments have become indispensable for the global economy, with a previous PYMNTS study finding that 86% of businesses generating annual revenues between $500 million...

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Real-Time Payroll Helps Struggling Workers Avoid Payday Loans
Real-Time Payroll Helps Struggling Workers Avoid Payday Loans
January 27, 2023  |  News

Sixty-three percent of Americans were living paycheck to paycheck as of November, up from 60% the month prior, according to a recent report. Low wages...

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Insurers’ Biggest Risk Is Their Own Legacy Claims Process
Insurers’ Biggest Risk Is Their Own Legacy Claims Process
January 25, 2023  |  Money Mobility

A challenging economic landscape is putting pressure on the insurance industry. From companies providing automobile coverage to those offering home insurance, the industry is expected...

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86% of Construction Firms Blame Late Payments on Productivity Declines
86% of Construction Firms Blame Late Payments on Productivity Declines
January 23, 2023  |  B2B Payments

A potential housing sector recession is on the horizon, with new construction and building permits falling as homebuilder confidence has sagged to its lowest level...

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Credit Unions Take Page From Apple’s Playbook in Solving Member Problems
Credit Unions Take Page From Apple’s Playbook in Solving Member Problems
January 20, 2023  |  Credit Unions

At a time of economic uncertainty — with high inflation rates and 74% of consumers concerned about their personal finances — consumers increasingly want payments...

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Incoming Payments Fraud Costs Companies Millions Every Year
Incoming Payments Fraud Costs Companies Millions Every Year
January 18, 2023  |  B2B Payments

Fraud is both costly and common. In the last two years, 52% of companies with at least $10 billion in revenue experienced some sort of...

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Community Banks Give Small Businesses Big Business Tools to Run Their Business
Community Banks Give Small Businesses Big Business Tools to Run Their Business
January 13, 2023  |  Digital-First Banking

Inflation is a major challenge for small to midsized businesses (SMBs) in the United States, where 40% are concerned about rising interest rates and 7...

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Small Business Survival May Hinge on Digital Payment Features
Small Business Survival May Hinge on Digital Payment Features
January 12, 2023  |  B2B Payments

The holiday shopping season is so important to retailers that it has become a matter of survival for many. One in four businesses believes recent...

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Shoppers Expect Seamless BNPL Checkout Both Online and In-Store
Shoppers Expect Seamless BNPL Checkout Both Online and In-Store
January 11, 2023  |  Buy Now Pay Later

Shoppers are returning to physical stores this holiday season, but digital habits adopted during the pandemic show no signs of abating. More than three-quarters of...

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