PYMNTS Intelligence

Real-Time Payments Reach Key Milestones in the US, Switzerland and Australia
Real-Time Payments Reach Key Milestones in the US, Switzerland and Australia
September 06, 2024  |  Real-Time Payments

Real-time payments continue their rapid global expansion, with banks and governments updating existing systems and introducing new ones for their citizens and customers. Australia is...

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70% of US Consumers Feel Stressed About Personal Finances
70% of US Consumers Feel Stressed About Personal Finances
September 06, 2024  |  Faster Payments

In today’s competitive job market, traditional benefits like retirement plans and paid time off are falling short as workers demand immediate access to their earnings....

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Boomers Go Digital: The Surprising Rise of Digital Wallets Among Brazil’s Older Consumers
Boomers Go Digital: The Surprising Rise of Digital Wallets Among Brazil’s Older Consumers
September 05, 2024  |  Digital Payments

Consumers in Brazil are embracing their digital wallets for making payments. Almost half of consumers use them for paying bills, for example. Surprisingly, it is...

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60% of Small Businesses Struggle With Cash Flow Management
60% of Small Businesses Struggle With Cash Flow Management
September 04, 2024  |  SMBs

In an era where technological advances promise unprecedented efficiency, small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) contend with a persistent issue: delayed payments. This financial bottleneck, stemming...

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Application Frictions Slow Australians From Adopting Embedded Lending
Application Frictions Slow Australians From Adopting Embedded Lending
September 03, 2024  |  SMBs

Embedded lending is growing in popularity around the world. It offers convenient, streamlined access to financing for specific expenses from within merchant, business and other...

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53% of Consumers Say They’re Wary of GenAI
53% of Consumers Say They’re Wary of GenAI
September 03, 2024  |  Artificial Intelligence

As generative artificial intelligence begins to make its way into more parts of consumers’ daily lives, many are skeptical of the technology. By the Numbers...

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Trending: Most Consumers Think Twice Before Spending, Then Trade Down
Trending: Most Consumers Think Twice Before Spending, Then Trade Down
September 02, 2024  |  Economy

Sept. 17 is looming as a critical date on the economic calendar. It’s the date the Federal Reserve meets to consider — and most analysts...

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How the World Does Travel: Sector Checks In Late on Digital Engagement
How the World Does Travel: Sector Checks In Late on Digital Engagement
September 02, 2024  |  Connected Economy

The travel industry, long defined by in-person transactions and physical tickets, is gradually moving toward digitalization. However, according to the PYMNTS Intelligence report, “How The...

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Fetching a Ride: Brands Roll Out Human-Grade Experiences for Pups
Fetching a Ride: Brands Roll Out Human-Grade Experiences for Pups
August 31, 2024  |  Consumer Insights

From Fido-friendly taxis to doggy ice cream, brands are stepping up their pet offerings to meet consumers’ demand to give their fur babies human-grade luxury....

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