Financial Health news and trends

Mastercard Launches Global Coalition to Promote Digital Tools for Financial Health

November 24, 2025
Treasurers Stuck in Neutral as Commuter Transport Sector Speeds Ahead
Business // December 16, 2024

Companies have a lot to consider — the market, their employees, short-term implications, potential outcomes and more. In the mobility industry, the changing nature of how and why entities move means those decision-making processes involve a lot of volatility. And too often sector treasurers are...

The Treasurer Will See You Now: Collaboration Is the Medicine the Healthcare Industry Needs
Healthcare // November 22, 2024

Treasurers play a vital role in healthcare firms by managing liquidity and influencing financial health. But how often is their expertise underutilized due to limited interdepartmental collaboration? Healthcare treasurers report significant barriers preventing them from fully contributing to strategic decisions. The consequences? Reduced cash flow...

Synchrony GM Explores Synergy Between Consumers’ Financial and Physical Wellness
Healthcare // June 18, 2024

Health is wealth — but all too often, wealth can have an outsize impact on health. Financial stability directly influences an individual’s ability to access healthcare, particularly preventative services. And in an increasingly interconnected world, the relationship between financial health and physical health has become...

Banks Call For Greater BNPL Reporting Transparency
BNPL // May 07, 2024

In recent years, buy now, pay later (BNPL) platforms have gained popularity among consumers, offering a convenient way to finance purchases through installments. However, the lack of transparency surrounding these loans has raised concerns about the potential risks they pose to consumers and the wider economy,...

Interviews & Exclusives
The Treasurer Will See You Now: Collaboration Is the Medicine the Healthcare Industry Needs

November 22, 2024
Treasurers play a vital role in healthcare firms by managing liquidity and influencing financial health. But how often is their expertise underutilized due to limited interdepartmental collaboration? Healthcare treasurers report significant barriers preventing them from fully contributing to strategic decisions. The consequences? Reduced cash flow predictability and missed opportunities for financial optimization. The latest PYMNTS […]

Synchrony GM Explores Synergy Between Consumers’ Financial and Physical Wellness

June 18, 2024
Health is wealth — but all too often, wealth can have an outsize impact on health. Financial stability directly influences an individual’s ability to access healthcare, particularly preventative services. And...

Late Payments Push More Businesses Toward AP Automation

June 26, 2023
Business-to-business (B2B) payments are the lifeblood of the modern economy, with businesses spending trillions of dollars on merchandise, services and other goods from their vendors and creditors. Experts estimate that...

Real-Time Payments Offer Small Businesses Stability Amid Cash Flow Struggles

June 21, 2023
Running a small to midsized business (SMB) in the modern economy can be challenging even under perfect economic conditions. Marketing, staffing, inventory management and other variables fully within owners’ control...

Quick Reads
Mastercard Launches Global Coalition to Promote Digital Tools for Financial Health

November 24, 2025
Mastercard has launched a coalition that aims to help consumers and small businesses around the world use digital tools to enhance their financial health and resilience. The new Global Financial Health Coalition includes financial institutions, nongovernmental organizations, telcos, wallet providers and others, Mastercard said in a Monday (Nov. 24) press release. “Our goal is to […]

Banks Call For Greater BNPL Reporting Transparency

May 07, 2024
In recent years, buy now, pay later (BNPL) platforms have gained popularity among consumers, offering a convenient way to finance purchases through installments. However, the lack of transparency surrounding these loans...

Nav, Gusto Team on Small Businesses Financing

February 27, 2024
Nav and Gusto are partnering to help small businesses overcome cash flow obstacles.  The partnership aims to help small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) find available funding, improving the stability of their cash flow,...

Nav Launches Service for Small Businesses Rejected for Financing

January 17, 2024
Nav has launched a “next best option” service for small businesses that have been rejected for a credit card or loan. A new addition to Nav’s financial health platform for small...