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Pinterest, Affirm Surge on Earnings as CE 100 Index Gains 1.3%
Pinterest, Affirm Surge on Earnings as CE 100 Index Gains 1.3%
February 10, 2025  |  Connected Economy

Earnings reports held the key to the CE 100 Index’s momentum this past week — and among the takeaways: Buy now, pay later (BNPL) continues...

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New Report Examines the Slick New Face of Digital Fraud
New Report Examines the Slick New Face of Digital Fraud
February 10, 2025  |  Security & Fraud

Scammers aren’t just throwing darts at a board anymore — they’re getting personal. A new Fraud and Financial Crimes report from PYMNTS Intelligence finds that...

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26% of Consumers Leave Credit Cards Due to Payment Challenges
26% of Consumers Leave Credit Cards Due to Payment Challenges
February 10, 2025  |  Credit Cards

Consumers’ relationships with credit are shaped by various life circumstances, which influence their decisions to enter or leave the credit market. A PYMNTS Intelligence report,...

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CFPB HQ Shuts Down as Vought Freezes Enforcement
CFPB HQ Shuts Down as Vought Freezes Enforcement
February 09, 2025  |  CFPB

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) new boss has put a hold on consumer protections. Workers at the financial regulator will work from home this...

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Report: 60% of UK Merchants Request One-Click Checkout
Report: 60% of UK Merchants Request One-Click Checkout
February 07, 2025  |  Mastercard

For online merchants — no matter in which country they operate, no matter what they are selling — there are two sides to what might...

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FinTech IPO Index Adds 2.6% as Paysafe Jumps on Takeover Reports
FinTech IPO Index Adds 2.6% as Paysafe Jumps on Takeover Reports
February 07, 2025  |  Fintech Investments

The FinTech IPO Index’s gains this past week — up 2.6% through Thursday (Feb. 6) across the past five sessions — were tied to a...

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How Banks Can Reengage the 53 Million Credit Outsiders
How Banks Can Reengage the 53 Million Credit Outsiders
February 07, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

A significant segment of the U.S. population — approximately 53 million individuals — remains outside the traditional credit card ecosystem. These “credit card outsiders” encompass...

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Banks Offering Instant Payments Say Bills Are Top Consumer Use
Banks Offering Instant Payments Say Bills Are Top Consumer Use
February 07, 2025  |  Real-Time Payments

For banks still on the fence about real-time payments, here’s a reality check: Not offering instant payments doesn’t just mean losing potential new customers —...

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46% of Cardholders Are Proactive Deal Hunters
46% of Cardholders Are Proactive Deal Hunters
February 07, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

The world of credit card rewards is getting a much-needed makeover. Forget the tired points-and-perks model. A new report from PYMNTS in collaboration with Banyan...

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