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Half of Investment Platforms Need More Automation
Real-Time Payments // September 16, 2026

Money can trade in seconds, yet investors may still wait days to receive it. That gap can make a fast digital platform feel surprisingly slow at the exact moment a customer wants access to cash. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

AI Makes the Holiday Shopping List but Who Gets the Sale?
Artificial Intelligence // September 15, 2026

AI can find the sweater, compare prices and read hundreds of reviews before a shopper finishes a cup of coffee. Getting that sweater through checkout is where the trip gets complicated. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

The Tooth Fairy Approves a 17% Raise
Digital Payments // September 12, 2026

The tooth fairy has approved a 17% pay increase, which is excellent news for anyone whose compensation package includes loose incisors. There was no performance review, no awkward conversation with a manager and no requirement to return to the office. The recipient simply went to...

World Bank Pushes to Expand Emerging Market Digital Payments
Digital Payments // September 09, 2026

Mastercard and Visa have joined a new World Bank initiative to promote digital payments in emerging markets. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...

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Half of Investment Platforms Need More Automation

September 16, 2026
Money can trade in seconds, yet investors may still wait days to receive it. That gap can make a fast digital platform feel surprisingly slow at the exact moment a customer wants access to cash. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content […]

AI Makes the Holiday Shopping List but Who Gets the Sale?

September 15, 2026
AI can find the sweater, compare prices and read hundreds of reviews before a shopper finishes a cup of coffee. Getting that sweater through checkout is where the trip gets...

Card Issuers Speed Upgrades as Fraud Threats Grow

September 09, 2026
Card platform upgrade calendars are getting shorter. The next major deadline may arrive before issuers finish planning for the last one. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

How SoCalGas Eliminates 50,000 Checks With Digital Payouts

August 24, 2026
Finance teams generally know what paper checks cost. They can calculate printing and postage expenses. They can also estimate reconciliation costs and fraud losses. But according to Theresa McEndree, chief...

Quick Reads
India Brings Merchant Fees to Popular UPI Payment System

September 16, 2026
For six years, India’s United Payments Interface (UPI) has been free for everyone involved, but that’s reportedly about to change. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, […]

World Bank Pushes to Expand Emerging Market Digital Payments

September 09, 2026
Mastercard and Visa have joined a new World Bank initiative to promote digital payments in emerging markets. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Mastercard and Flowcart Power East Africa Social Commerce

September 07, 2026
Mastercard launched a partnership with Kenya-based social commerce company Flowcart, according to a Monday (Sept. 7) news release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Citi Marks Live Transactions Using Swift’s Blockchain-Based Ledger

September 03, 2026
Citi says it has successfully processed live transactions on Swift’s blockchain-based ledger. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...