PYMNTS

DECEMBER 29, 2016

Microsoft may not be a red hot mobile app startup, but 2016 turned out to be a good year for the leading maker of software. In September, Microsoft created a new 5,000-strong engineering and research team focused on artificial intelligence products.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 3, 2017

Apple is gearing up to cut production of its iPhone by roughly 10 percent in the new year. According to a report by the Nikkei Asian Review , the production cut will happen in the first quarter and comes on the heels of Apple cutting production from January to March 2016 because of a buildup of the iPhone 6s.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 25, 2017

Researchers found that alternative lenders provided more than $36 billion in 2015 for both SME and consumer financing — a major leap from the $11.4 Will 2016 once again present an explosion in alt-lending transaction value? billion recorded in 2014.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

As a result of being able to research anything from anywhere at any time and ordering services at the drop of a hat, consumers have turned into seekers of instant gratification who prefer personalized experiences. Smart-enabled devices undoubtedly make everyone’s lives easier.

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The Paypers

APRIL 4, 2016

in 2016, which is being driven by a larger variety of products, a recent research study reveals. (The Paypers) Internet sales in the UAE account for 3.9% of the total sales in 2015 and is forecast to reach 4.6%

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PYMNTS

MARCH 3, 2017

eCommerce has undoubtedly had a significant impact on the way people buy their products and services over the last few years. To show how much eCommerce has impacted shopping, 1010data released its 2016 Online Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) Industry Report this week. This large revenue is unique in that it is up from $7.6

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PYMNTS

MAY 30, 2016

And to make sure that everyone starts off 2016, Part II on the same footing, we thought we would bring you a few of the top trending stories, as well as hot data/research topics, that will give you a head start on that all-important planning for 2016 and beyond. Store Front Business Index: Main Street USA, A-OK?

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 20, 2017

Typically, when a product doesn’t live up to expectations or performs poorly in the marketplace, its manufacturer removes it from circulation. In 2016, Apple spent an unprecedented amount of money for its research and development (R&D) department in hopes of making underperforming products profitable.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 2, 2020

Census research team. But outside of the high-profile products, such as the tablet and connected home TV, the electronics category is actually full of lesser products and accessories. For example, Amazon’s list of bestsellers is dominated by its own products, such as the Echo speaker, Fire TV Stick and Ring video doorbell.

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Fintech News

MAY 19, 2024

Twimbit, a Singaporean research and advisory firm, identifies data monetization as one of the biggest growth opportunities for banks in Asia-Pacific (APAC), which, alongside super-app platforms, financial marketplaces, banking-as-a-services and buy now, pay later (BNPL) arrangements, are projected to contribute over 40% of banking revenue by 2030.

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Fintech News

JANUARY 7, 2024

According to Indonesian news agency Antara, the population of people in the productive age group reached 140 million in 2020, representing more than half of the country’s total population. million people in the productive age group. By 2045, Indonesia’s population is expected to reach 318.96 million, with 207.99

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Vince Cacace , CEO of Vertebrae, told PYMNTS that AR in 3D has become a high-demand technology for all kinds of products and retailers. “We It started when Founder Stephen Lease was training for a marathon in 2016. In early 2018, goodr grew from a small community of runners buying its products to appeal to a larger fanbase.

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CB Insights

JUNE 17, 2021

From digital banking and lending to budgeting and payments, tech giants are revamping their financial services offerings through partnerships with legacy institutions and in-house solutions that fit into their wider product ecosystems. . How big tech’s product strategies differ across banking, payments, lending, and e-commerce.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 5, 2020

They acquired Petco in 2016 for $4.6 Internet research firm Packaged Facts reports that eCommerce is expected to comprise 35 percent of pet product sales by 2024. Internet research firm Packaged Facts reports that eCommerce is expected to comprise 35 percent of pet product sales by 2024. percent.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

At a high level, noted the Federal Reserve, between 2016 and 2019, real gross domestic product grew at an annual 2.5 The improvements in economic activity along with rising house and corporate equity prices combined to support continued increases in median and mean family net worth (wealth) between 2016 and 2019,” the Fed noted.

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Fintech Labs Insights

JANUARY 12, 2016

As FinovateEurope draws near, we’ve been listening to the themes that will drive innovation in our industry in 2016. Our FinovateEurope 2016 Theme Word Cloud below is a representative sample of what we heard. FinovateEurope 2016 is sponsored by The Bancorp and KPMG. Visit our FAQ page for answers.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

Mid-sized retailers are missing the mark when it comes to investing in their omnichannel initiatives, according to a new research report from Freestyle Solutions, a provider of order management software for retailers and brands. What’s more, less than half, 44 percent, had an in-store product locator.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 19, 2016

Javelin Research said on Tuesday (Oct. 18) that its latest research shows that commerce on the go, so to speak, leapt 60 percent last year to hit $120 billion. That’s an impressive number, but the research shows there’s more work to be done. That’s an impressive number, but the research shows there’s more work to be done.

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Fintech Labs Insights

JUNE 23, 2016

The second deadline for presenter applications for FinDEVr Silicon Valley 2016 is today — Friday, June 24. FinDEVr Silicon Valley 2016 is sponsored by The Bancorp. . The post Apply Now to Present at FinDEVr Silicon Valley 2016! Summer is here, and FinDEVr is heating up! Hope to see you apply! appeared first on Finovate.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 12, 2016

Perhaps the most striking result is that 47 percent of mobile users ages 14 and older will use their mobile device to research competitor store pricing in-store when shopping for the holidays. And 36 percent of respondents claimed they would use their mobile device in-store to look up product reviews before purchasing.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 8, 2017

Duke University’s financial research lab, Common Cents, teamed up with MetLife Foundation on financial behavioral research and today (Feb. Their 2016 annual report encapsulates work focusing on several behavioral intervention programs. The ongoing goal of the joint research effort was to help improve finances for 1.8

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

That’s according to a new report from Research and Markets, which said the IoT insurance market is being driven by the adoption of IoT products in developed and developing economies and growing demand for cloud platforms and other services in the insurance industry. Research and Markets is projecting the market size to go from $1.1

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 16, 2018

Increasingly, retailers and other merchants are looking to give customers a more convenient and efficient experience by offering products and services via unattended kiosks. million in 2016. accounting for a combined 35 percent of machines in the field as of 2016. market growing from $533.37 million in 2013 to $716.97

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CB Insights

OCTOBER 10, 2018

Over 2,800 companies have raised equity in the last 5 years, with the majority of them raising equity for the first time since January 2016. The post Artificial Intelligence Deals Tracker: 5K Deals Across 25+ Industries In One Heatmap appeared first on CB Insights Research. If you’re already a customer, login here.

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PYMNTS

MAY 29, 2018

NSO makes cybersurveillance products, including Pegasus spyware, and sells them primarily to government security agencies. Its products include “cyber-intelligence solutions,” which the company says help “organizations neutralize and prevent terror, crime and cyber threats.”. The company also specializes in customer engagement.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 26, 2018

Corporates across the Asia Pacific region are increasing their use of commercial card products, according to a new report from Citi. But the report follows earlier research that predicted significant growth for commercial cards in both Asia Pacific and Europe. Reports in The Asset on Thursday (Oct.

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PYMNTS

JULY 12, 2019

However, growth was much more vibrant in 2016 and 2017, when membership grew 43 percent and 37 percent, respectively, according to market research firm Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP). The study was based on 500 people who bought products from the company between April and June.

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Fintech Labs Insights

JUNE 2, 2016

Finovate alum Trunomi took home two awards at the 2016 Benzinga Fintech Awards this week. TipRanks picked up a runners up spot in the Research Platforms, Apps & Tools category, as well as third place overall. See the full list of 2016 finalists.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

The year was 2016. Outside of food and beverage (8 percent) and health and personal care products (5.3 In 2016, it logged $20.5 Even in the early days of 2016, Amazon had 25 percent of eCommerce spend in the category, on its way to 40.5 In 2016, it was $7 billion. Captain America and Star Wars ruled the movies.

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CB Insights

MARCH 4, 2021

Earlier this week, Google announced it had partnered with Allianz and Munich Re to provide a unique cyber insurance product to its Google Cloud customers. Toast’s pay-as-you-go workers comp product ). Expect to see more embedded insurance products emerge as the use of digital marketplaces and platforms continue to grow. .

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CB Insights

DECEMBER 10, 2020

For example, stock trading app Robinhood’s commission-free approach to investing has forced incumbents to follow suit, while products like Venmo and Cash App have disrupted peer-to-peer payments. . Products enabling peer-to-peer (P2P) payments are also targeting the traditional bank’s hold on payments systems. .

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 24, 2019

Pinduoduo, in turn, gets the opportunity to build a relationship with overseas retailers and branch out with more product categories. . Amazon China held less than 1 percent of China’s total eCommerce market as of June 2018, according to market research institute eMarketer (in Chinese). In addition, major U.S.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

. “By investing in our omnichannel offerings, we’re making it easier than ever for members to join our club, research products and shop at BJ’s,” said Bari Harlam, executive VP of BJ’s Wholesale Club.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 24, 2020

She added that the acquisitions solidify the company’s global presence and “adds a unique but complementary product suite” along with new talent that specializes in markets outside of the U.S. Since 2016, eNett and Optal have combined growth of 36 percent. Adjusted earnings per share were $2.59, up 16 percent year over year.

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PYMNTS

MAY 16, 2018

In a move that could have wide-range applications for clothing and furniture, researchers at the University of Central Florida (UCF) have developed a color-changing fabric that can be controlled with a smartphone. The technology is currently being applied to prototypes for products, such as backpacks and purses, CNBC reported.

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FICO

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

as of April 2016. As of April 2016, just 20.7% Our research shows that over the subsequent six years, more than 17.5 The April 2016 figure puts this theory to rest, posting a three-point improvement over the national average FICO® Score from just six months prior. in April 2016, compared to a rate of 4.6%

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 24, 2020

PYMNTS research on consumer shopping habits showed that 24 percent of all consumers say they have taken at least one of their routine shopping activities online and do not plan to revert to shopping in stores for this activity, even after the pandemic is over. percent in Q1 2020, but roughly even since 2016. percent overall and 10.2

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