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FinTech IPO Index Surges 4.9% as Open Lending Leads Platforms Higher

FinTech IPO Index Surges 4.9% as Open Lending Leads Platforms Higher
FinTech IPO Index Surges 4.9% as Open Lending Leads Platforms Higher
January 31, 2025  |  Fintech Investments

As is often the case, platforms were the determinant of how the FinTech IPO Index fared this week, and as several of those firms posted...

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92% of Large Banks Interested in Metal Cards to Boost Security
92% of Large Banks Interested in Metal Cards to Boost Security
January 31, 2025  |  Authentication

As banking fraud unfolds, financial institutions (FIs) are challenged to protect customer data and provide pleasant customer experiences. The rise in credential theft has sparked...

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Apple Tops a Billion Subscribers as Services Climb to Record Revenue
Apple Tops a Billion Subscribers as Services Climb to Record Revenue
January 30, 2025  |  Earnings

Go figure. Apple reports flat sales for Q4 on its flagship product and Wall St. applauds. But that’s what happened Thursday (Jan. 30) as the...

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Manufacturing’s Digital Crossroads: Why CFOs Are Betting on AI and Automation
Manufacturing’s Digital Crossroads: Why CFOs Are Betting on AI and Automation
January 30, 2025  |  CFO

Remember floppy disks? Some manufacturers might as well still be using them. But running a modern manufacturing business on an outdated enterprise resource planning (ERP)...

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88% of High-Uncertainty Firms Report Significant Cybersecurity Risks
88% of High-Uncertainty Firms Report Significant Cybersecurity Risks
January 30, 2025  |  Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity is a major concern for CFOs of middle-market firms, especially those facing high uncertainty due to fluctuating demand, supply chain disruptions, or macroeconomic volatility....

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Zuckerberg Weighs In on DeepSeek and AI Spending
Zuckerberg Weighs In on DeepSeek and AI Spending
January 29, 2025  |  Facebook / Meta

In one of the most high-profile reactions since it rocked the artificial intelligence (AI) world earlier this week, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Wednesday (Jan....

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As Economic Pressures Grow, Retailers Focus on Value, Customer Experience and Community Ties
As Economic Pressures Grow, Retailers Focus on Value, Customer Experience and Community Ties
January 29, 2025  |  Retail

As escalating costs strain household budgets, PYMNTS Intelligence’s latest paycheck-to-paycheck study, “New Reality Check: The Paycheck-to-Paycheck Report: Struggling Consumers Go to Short-Term Strategies to Manage...

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With Illinois Interchange Ban Under Injunction, Banks and Merchants Await Next Move
With Illinois Interchange Ban Under Injunction, Banks and Merchants Await Next Move
January 29, 2025  |  Credit Cards

A battle in Illinois over interchange fees could influence other states to decide whether these fees should be reshaped or banned. Get the Full Story...

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