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Why This CEO Says It Has to Be ‘Business as Usual’ in Uncertain Regulatory Climate
Why This CEO Says It Has to Be ‘Business as Usual’ in Uncertain Regulatory Climate
February 26, 2025  |  Regulation

The future is uncertain for a host of regulatory agencies these days, with the financial services sector seeing more uncertainty than most. The Consumer Financial...

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AI-Powered Compliance Helps FinTechs Navigate Regulation and Innovation
AI-Powered Compliance Helps FinTechs Navigate Regulation and Innovation
February 26, 2025  |  Innovation

Two months into 2025, the business definition of a FinTech is becoming fluid, broadening in ways that scarcely would have been imaginable a short time...

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Payments Move From Checkbox to Strategic Differentiator for ISVs
Payments Move From Checkbox to Strategic Differentiator for ISVs
February 26, 2025  |  Payments Innovation

To paraphrase a saying attributed to Charles Darwin, it’s those most responsive to change that ultimately survive. And from the 19th century Galapagos to the...

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Two-Thirds of Consumers Say They Need Their Next Paycheck to Pay the Bills
Two-Thirds of Consumers Say They Need Their Next Paycheck to Pay the Bills
February 26, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

In the fourth quarter of 2024, increased economic pressures continued to affect households in the United States. With inflation at 2.9% by December, 65% of...

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CFOs Give External GenAI Data the Cold Shoulder, at Least for Now
CFOs Give External GenAI Data the Cold Shoulder, at Least for Now
February 26, 2025  |  Artificial Intelligence

If there’s a cornerstone of the finance function, it’s trust but verify. In boardrooms across corporate America, finance chiefs are getting comfortable with artificial intelligence,...

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Study Finds Tech-Powered Shopping Tools Drive New Demand for Rewards
Study Finds Tech-Powered Shopping Tools Drive New Demand for Rewards
February 26, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

In the U.S., mobile phones have become an essential tool for shopping, forever changing how consumers engage with retailers. Mobile-first shopping is no longer a...

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CEO Interview: ‘Regulatory Relaxation’ and Simplicity Key to FinTech Growth
CEO Interview: ‘Regulatory Relaxation’ and Simplicity Key to FinTech Growth
February 25, 2025  |  Payments Innovation

The new administration is barely a month old, so it’s too soon to tell exactly what financial services regulation will look like. But with the...

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Treasurers in Transportation and Logistics Struggle for Recognition
Treasurers in Transportation and Logistics Struggle for Recognition
February 25, 2025  |  Consumer Finance

Treasurers are vital in transportation and logistics companies, managing liquidity and influencing financial health. But how often do companies underuse their expertise due to limited interdepartmental...

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77% of Baby Boomers and Seniors Use Credit Cards More
77% of Baby Boomers and Seniors Use Credit Cards More
February 25, 2025  |  Credit Cards

When it comes to credit, baby boomers and seniors stand out for their distinct preferences. Despite being major users of credit cards and store cards,...

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