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Banks Fast-Track Merchant Acquiring to Cement Small Business Loyalty

Banks Fast-Track Merchant Acquiring to Cement Small Business Loyalty
Banks Fast-Track Merchant Acquiring to Cement Small Business Loyalty
June 16, 2025  |  Banking

Across more than 10,000 banks and credit unions in the United States, only a small subset has a direct merchant acquiring strategy. Get the Full...

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Only 40% of US Consumers Plan Their Next Financial Move
Only 40% of US Consumers Plan Their Next Financial Move
June 16, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

A fundamental shift in consumer financial behavior is redefining the landscape for banking institutions, revealing that even high income doesn’t guarantee proactive money management when...

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Confidence and Cash Flow Shape Working Capital Strategies for Middle-Market Firms
Confidence and Cash Flow Shape Working Capital Strategies for Middle-Market Firms
June 16, 2025  |  Alternative Credit

The link between feeling good and playing good isn’t just tied to sports. It can hold sway in the business landscape, too. Get the Full...

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CE 100 Slides 1.8% as Payments Names Dive
CE 100 Slides 1.8% as Payments Names Dive
June 16, 2025  |  Connected Economy

The CE 100 rode the waves of volatile trading this past week, alongside the broader market indices, to finish 1.8% lower.  Get the Full Story...

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Gen Z’s Digital Expectations Force Banks Into Innovation Overdrive
Gen Z’s Digital Expectations Force Banks Into Innovation Overdrive
June 16, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

The most digitally-native cohort is rapidly reshaping the financial services landscape. With their purchasing power projected to reach $12 trillion in just five years and...

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Services and APIs Turning Interchange Pressure Into Merchant Growth
Services and APIs Turning Interchange Pressure Into Merchant Growth
June 13, 2025  |  Payments Innovation

Payment processing may be the plumbing of modern commerce, but for banks and FinTechs chasing transaction volume, it is also the battlefield where customer loyalty...

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Circle Rallies and Chime Joins the Nasdaq as FinTech IPO Surges 3.7%
Circle Rallies and Chime Joins the Nasdaq as FinTech IPO Surges 3.7%
June 13, 2025  |  Fintech Investments

Recent debuts on the public markets have added to the FinTech IPO Index’s roster. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Airports and Stadiums Say Mobile-First Checkout Is Big Fan Favorite
Airports and Stadiums Say Mobile-First Checkout Is Big Fan Favorite
June 13, 2025  |  Point of Sale

The roar of the crowd. The hum of a busy airport terminal. The gentle sway of a cruise ship. These environments, as varied as they...

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