By Jeff Domansky, March 8, 2021 As the US Congress gets ready to finalize the newest stimulus package, a new report from doxo shows the relief will last just 22 days in many cases. According to doxo’s recently released 2021 U.S. Bill Pay Market Size & ...
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By Jeff Domansky, March 4, 2021 When it comes to business loans, non-bank lenders have jumped out ahead of traditional banks as the fintech revolution disrupts the financial services industry. Last month we analyzed PayPal’s outstanding 2020 financial results and its growth as the payments ...
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By Jeff Domansky, March 3, 2021 Payment services company Square Inc. officially launched its bank yesterday. A year after Square Financial Services (SFS) received charter approval from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and the Utah Department of Financial Institutions. Headquartered in Salt Lake City ...
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By Jeff Domansky, March 1, 2021 The global $400 billion-plus buy now, pay later (BNPL) market is heating up incredibly fast, leading to some interesting new features and competitive positioning by market leaders. San Francisco-based Affirm announced plans to issue the first US debit card ...
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By Jeff Domansky, Feb 26, 2021 The UK fintech business is big for a midsize nation. It contributes $15.5 billion to the UK economy annually and holds around 10% of the global fintech market. A new report on Britain’s fintech industry, commissioned by the Chancellor ...
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By Jeff Domansky, Feb 22, 2021 When it comes to fraud, universities are just one more appealing target for cybercriminals. Like many businesses, universities are taking proactive measures to prevent B2B fraud, and they’re looking to digital identity platforms and automation to reduce their vulnerability ...
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By Jeff Domansky, Feb 19, 2021 With all the challenges ahead for surviving retailers, none is more important than responding to new consumer shopping habits and payment preferences. New research from Retail Consulting Partners (RCP) shows the retail store will still be a hub for ...
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By Jeff Domansky, Feb 18, 2021 When it comes to keeping up with payments industry trends, sometimes the pictures are worth more than 1000 words. Here are seven recent payments industry and e-commerce trend charts worth a second look at and to help you stay ...
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By Jeff Domansky, Feb 16, 2021 We’ve got a roundup of expert perspectives on how payments changed in 2020 and what’s on the horizon for e-commerce and brick-and-mortar merchants. These insights will guide you through the choppy waters ahead and how you need to respond ...
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By Jeff Domansky, Feb 11, 2021 Uber really does want to be all things to all people. As part of its growth strategy, last week it purchased Boston-headquartered alcohol delivery firm Drizly for $1.1 billion in cash and shares. At first glance, it looks like ...
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