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Why Millions of New Accounts Never Turn Into Real Banking Relationships

March 25, 2026
Featured image for the PYMNTS Intelligence and Ingo Payments March 2026 edition of the Money Mobility Tracker. Instant account activation and funding speed help banks reduce onboarding abandonment and turn new accounts into active relationships.
Real-Time Payments Reach a Turning Point in North America
Real-Time Payments // March 09, 2026

Real-time payments in North America are moving decisively from expansion to execution. Instant payment systems across the United States, Canada and Mexico are scaling, modernizing and broadening their reach. But each country is following a distinct strategic path. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

As Credit Demand Accelerates, Issuers Face an Infrastructure Reset
Payments Innovation // March 03, 2026

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AI Agents Are Becoming the New Power Brokers in Digital Commerce
Artificial Intelligence // February 12, 2026

This edition of “The Prompt Economy™ Tracker®” examines how tokenization is emerging as the foundational trust layer for agentic AI and the next generation of digital commerce. Through the narrative persona of a consumer whose AI agent manages everything from paying bills to handling returns and booking...

Slow Payments Drain Small Business Cash Faster Than Sales Can Refill It
Faster Payments // February 11, 2026

For many small businesses, cash flow is no longer a background concern. It is the defining constraint shaping daily operations and long-term viability. Delayed receivables are becoming more common and more damaging, even for firms with steady sales. As payment cycles stretch, slow-moving funds are...

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Why Millions of New Accounts Never Turn Into Real Banking Relationships

March 25, 2026
Banks and credit unions are opening millions of new accounts, yet too many fail to become active relationships. As FinTechs deliver instant funding and immediate usability, traditional financial institutions (FIs) are facing a shift. Deposit growth now depends on how quickly new accounts move from opening to activation. Get the Full Story Complete the form […]

Real-Time Payments Reach a Turning Point in North America

March 09, 2026
Real-time payments in North America are moving decisively from expansion to execution. Instant payment systems across the United States, Canada and Mexico are scaling, modernizing and broadening their reach. But...

Instant Payments Take Center Stage as Construction Confronts Its Cash Flow Crisis

December 17, 2025
Construction timelines depend on precision, coordination and confidence, but slow payments continue to undermine all three. Across the industry, contractors report that late disbursements are far more damaging than weather...

Restaurants Serve Up Instant Payments to Keep Staff and Cash Flow Steady

September 30, 2025
Labor shortages, high turnover and shifting consumer habits are reshaping the restaurant industry, and payments are at the center of the transformation. What was once a perk—same-day pay, instant tips...