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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...

47% of Shoppers Who Abandoned Their Carts Wanted a Digital Wallet Option
Digital Payments // September 16, 2026

A shopper can make it through product search, comparison and cart building, then disappear at the payment screen. For merchants, that turns a nearly completed sale into a preventable loss. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

AI Picks the Shortlist Before Retailers Get the Click
Artificial Intelligence // September 16, 2026

Before a shopper ever reaches a retailer, an artificial intelligence assistant may have already narrowed the field to three options. Making that shortlist is becoming its own competition. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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...

Interviews & Exclusives
90% Link Fraud Infrastructure to Faster Customer Onboarding

September 17, 2026
Fraud prevention is no longer a cost center, and for many firms, has become an investment with a measurable return. 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 […]

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...

47% of Shoppers Who Abandoned Their Carts Wanted a Digital Wallet Option

September 16, 2026
A shopper can make it through product search, comparison and cart building, then disappear at the payment screen. For merchants, that turns a nearly completed sale into a preventable loss....

AI Picks the Shortlist Before Retailers Get the Click

September 16, 2026
Before a shopper ever reaches a retailer, an artificial intelligence assistant may have already narrowed the field to three options. Making that shortlist is becoming its own competition. Get the...

Quick Reads
Construction Firms Wait 94 Days on Average to Get Paid

December 29, 2023
Digital technologies are being built to help solve one of the key challenges facing the construction industry: delayed payments. 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, […]

30% of Consumers Struggle to Access Credit Products

December 28, 2023
About 30% of consumers have low credit scores — 650 or less — that have denied them access to credit products. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Financial Services Providers Use Gamification to Help Customers Manage Debt

December 28, 2023
Most consumers are dealing with some level of debt. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Younger Consumers Less Likely to Use Credit Cards

December 28, 2023
The younger the consumer, the less likely they are to use credit cards. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...