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High Performing CFOs Find Their Edge in the Cash Conversion Cycle
Working Capital // June 16, 2026

The traditional view of working capital assumes that cash performance is primarily the result of financial discipline. Companies improve outcomes by collecting faster, paying strategically and managing inventory more efficiently. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Faster Payments Give AR Teams Less Time to Be Wrong
Fraud Prevention // June 15, 2026

For decades, accounts receivable has operated on the assumption that there would be time to fix mistakes after money moved. But as instant and near-instant payment capabilities become more common, that assumption is breaking down. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

$252 Billion in Healthcare Payouts Are Waiting for Faster Rails
Real-Time Payments // June 15, 2026

A collaboration between PYMNTS Intelligence and Visa Direct, “The Power of Now: Moving At The Speed Of Life: Why Real-Time Payments Matter For Healthcare Insurance Payouts,” examines why healthcare insurance payouts remain slower than many consumers expect, even after insurance has approved a claim. The...

Smart Checkout Gives Issuers a New Way to Win Top of Wallet
Checkout Conversion // June 11, 2026

For 20 years, the homepage, search bar and app feed controlled consumer discovery. 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....

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High Performing CFOs Find Their Edge in the Cash Conversion Cycle

June 16, 2026
The traditional view of working capital assumes that cash performance is primarily the result of financial discipline. Companies improve outcomes by collecting faster, paying strategically and managing inventory more efficiently. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. […]

Faster Payments Give AR Teams Less Time to Be Wrong

June 15, 2026
For decades, accounts receivable has operated on the assumption that there would be time to fix mistakes after money moved. But as instant and near-instant payment capabilities become more common,...

Smart Checkout Gives Issuers a New Way to Win Top of Wallet

June 11, 2026
For 20 years, the homepage, search bar and app feed controlled consumer discovery. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

The Smartest Payment Stack May Be the Simplest One

June 11, 2026
Orchestration solves a longstanding challenge in payments. It allows merchants to connect to multiple payment providers through a single layer of infrastructure, dynamically route transactions to maximize approval rates, reduce...

Quick Reads
Banks Use Payout Moments to Build New Customer Relationships

May 14, 2026
Payouts don’t have to be a one-time transaction. They can be the beginning of a bank’s relationship with a new customer, according to the PYMNTS Intelligence report “Banking Both Sides: Instant Payouts Turn Receivers Into Customers.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no […]

Product Search Dominates as 31% Use AI for Links

May 04, 2026
Consumers are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence to find the right pair of shoes or understand a new prescription. Recent data reveals that finding product links and researching health information...

Tariffs and Missing Data Push Product Leaders Into Crisis Mode

December 22, 2025
U.S. middle-market companies are making high-stakes decisions with less visibility and less time, as tariffs collide with delayed economic data and cooling demand, forcing product leaders into defensive mode. Get...

Retailers Elevate Embedded Finance as Risk and Complexity Rise

December 22, 2025
Retailers are moving quickly to tighten control over how consumers pay, as new PYMNTS Intelligence data shows embedded finance shifting from a background capability to a frontline business priority. Get...