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Visa Invests in Four African FinTech Startups From Accelerator Program

November 06, 2024
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CFOs Tell Banks What They Want From Working Capital Solutions. And It Isn’t Always the...
CFO // November 06, 2024

It was former Intel CEO Andy Grove who once said, “How well we communicate is determined not by how well we say things, but how well we are understood.” And according to Visa’s 2024-2025 Growth Corporates Working Capital Index, CFOs and treasurers want to be...

Marqeta CEO: ‘Days Are Numbered’ for Analog Payments
Earnings // November 05, 2024

Card issuing platform Marqeta touted its upcoming collaborations — including a launch with VisaFlex Credential this week — during its third-quarter earnings call on Monday (Nov. 4). The company missed analysts’ expectations, and Wall Street punished its stock, dropping the price almost 32% in trading...

The Two Things That CFOs and Treasurers Want From Working Capital Solutions
CFO // November 04, 2024

The economy is unpredictable, and companies are clamoring for on-demand working capital solutions that can be tailored to their unique needs. Imagine a world where your bank knows your business as well as you do, providing the working capital solution you need right when you...

CE 100 Index Gains 2.1% as Porch Soars and Fiverr Roars After Earnings
Connected Economy // November 03, 2024

The avalanche of earnings reports continued this past week, driving the CE 100 Index 2.1% higher. Porch Group shares surged nearly 73%  and drove the Live segment ahead by 7.6%. The company said this week that the Texas Department of Insurance has approved its application...

Interviews & Exclusives
CFOs Tell Banks What They Want From Working Capital Solutions. And It Isn’t Always the Best Rate

November 06, 2024
It was former Intel CEO Andy Grove who once said, “How well we communicate is determined not by how well we say things, but how well we are understood.” And according to Visa’s 2024-2025 Growth Corporates Working Capital Index, CFOs and treasurers want to be clearly understood that they are looking to their banks for […]

The Two Things That CFOs and Treasurers Want From Working Capital Solutions

November 04, 2024
The economy is unpredictable, and companies are clamoring for on-demand working capital solutions that can be tailored to their unique needs. Imagine a world where your bank knows your business...

New Insight: Virtual Cards Gain Favor With CFOs as Healthcare Costs Increase

October 31, 2024
Healthcare is among the largest industries in the world, and with the territory come pain points and inefficiencies as small- to medium-sized companies seek to tap working capital and streamline...

Virtual Cards Drive Working Capital Efficiency for North American Growth Corporates

October 29, 2024
In the second annual edition of the “Middle Market Growth Corporates Working Capital Index,” PYMNTS Intelligence and Visa collaborated to mine the opinions of 276 chief financial officers (CFOs) and...

Quick Reads
Visa Invests in Four African FinTech Startups From Accelerator Program

November 06, 2024
Visa is injecting fresh funding into four startups that graduated from the first batch of its Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator program. The investments highlight Visa’s dedication to driving digital innovation within Africa, according to a Wednesday (Nov. 6) news release emailed to PYMNTS. In doing so, the payments giant aims to foster the development of […]

Marqeta CEO: ‘Days Are Numbered’ for Analog Payments

November 05, 2024
Card issuing platform Marqeta touted its upcoming collaborations — including a launch with VisaFlex Credential this week — during its third-quarter earnings call on Monday (Nov. 4). The company missed...

Visa Reports More Than 500 Generative AI Applications

November 01, 2024
Visa reportedly uses more than 500 generative artificial intelligence applications and is looking to add more. The company aims to gain the benefits of the technology sooner than others and...

Visa Direct Teams With Coinbase for Real-Time Crypto Deposits

October 30, 2024
Visa has launched a money movement partnership with cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase. The collaboration connects Coinbase to the Visa Direct network, letting the exchange’s customers deposit funds into their accounts via eligible Visa...