PYMNTS

DECEMBER 8, 2018

Luckily, in the era of the gig economy , help is a digital marketplace and a click away. It even has a name: festive stress. It begins to ramp up from mild to severe between December 18 and December 25, when it peaks at 2:05 p.m. “The The holiday season can be completely wonderful and magical — but the hustle and bustle can be draining.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 24, 2018

It may seem like 2018 was the year of the fraudster, of bad guys and gals acting in concert to steal money, steal privacy and use data for any number of gains. Drilling down a bit from geopolitics, but still eyeing seismic shifts that are worldwide, consider the rise of the global gig economy. Good vs. Bad. We’ll throw a few names out.

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CB Insights

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

global wellness economy is exploding. Get a data-driven look at the wellness economy. The Wellness Economy’s Top Industries. As consumer demand rises, businesses are buying into the trend. As interest rises, consumers, startups, and corporations are placing broad bets across the space. The Rise Of Wellness.

Economy 76

Economy On-Demand Product Consumer 76

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 28, 2018

There is a decent chance that the 2018 holiday season will be remembered as a time when it became much more clear that survival in the cutthroat pursuit of commerce depends on the stories one can tell about a product or brand. But that’s not all. That was a theme of a PYMNTS interview conducted Thursday (Dec. Holiday Numbers.

Visa 62

Visa Consumer On-Demand Shutdown 62

PYMNTS

AUGUST 22, 2018

Today, thanks to connected devices (online payment platforms, as well as platforms that aggregate supply and demand in real time), the gig economy is thriving. workforce has participated in the gig economy in some way. For the new Gig Economy Index , PYMNTS surveyed nearly 10,000 U.S. We see that in the numbers.

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Economy Participant On-Demand Product 43

The Fintech Times

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Agriculture, however, remains the largest contributor to the economy, accounting for nearly half of the GDP and employing two-thirds of the labour force. Developing region As with many developing economies, Myanmar’s informal sector plays a crucial role. The Covid-19 pandemic had a significant impact on Myanmar’s economy.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 30, 2020

Connected-economy companies led 2020’s surprisingly successful roster of U.S. Here are some of the most important connected-economy IPOs expected in 2021, listed in order of either their last publicly estimated or confirmed valuation or published reports indicating what a company expects its value at IPO to be: Instacart ($30 Billion) .

Economy 79

Economy Push-to-Card On-Demand Metaverse 79

PYMNTS

JULY 23, 2019

The platform economy is being transformed by an increased demand for faster payments bolstered by mobile usage, according to the latest Payments and the Platform Economy Playbook. billion in 2018 and is expected to reach $7.6 The platform economy encompasses work-for-hire transactions, food orders and vacation rentals.

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Economy PayPal Void Payment Gateways 53

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 11, 2018

The gig economy is thriving, and workers are taking note: Approximately one-third of the U.S. Gig economy platforms have found an alternative. And in January , Wirecard and gig economy company Moonrise said they were working together to provide same-day payment to gig workers on the Moonrise platform.

Faster Payments 60

Faster Payments Economy Real Time Payments Online and Mobile Banking 60

Fintech News

JANUARY 7, 2024

Payments innovation in Indonesia holds significant promise for contributing to the nation’s economy and helping bring about a more inclusive, accessible, and equitable financial system. This system is also supporting the country’s digital economy and connecting Indonesians across its large geographically dispersed set of islands.

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Financial Inclusion Innovation Payments NOV 98

PYMNTS

JUNE 13, 2019

It’s no secret that the gig economy has grown by leaps and bounds. The economic potential is also considerable, as in 2018 it is estimated that gig workers earned $1.7 As many as a third of U.S. workers are involved, in some way, in project work. The rising tide does not necessarily mean that all boats are lifted.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 3, 2020

If it takes a year to contain the COVID-19 pandemic and reopen economies, global payments could fall by as much as $108.6 South Asia could be among the hardest hit regions of the world, with remittances falling by 25 percent compared to their 2018 levels. billion this year, according to Asian Development Bank (ADB) economists.

Authorization 101

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 1, 2019

Here’s a 2019 prediction that we guarantee will come true: There will be no human being or business adamantly hoping to be paid slower in 2019 than they were in 2018. When PYMNTS and Visa spoke to 2,800 consumers for the 2018 edition of the How We Will Pay study, working consumers were among the groups keenest to be paid faster.

Instant Payments 79

Instant Payments PayPal Payments Economy 79

PYMNTS

AUGUST 20, 2020

Uber Health was launched in 2018 to provide medical transportation services. This will be accomplished through a partnership with NimbleRx , an on-demand prescription delivery program. “With COVID-19 cases still on the rise across the U.S., million people.

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On-Demand Accounts Product Consumer 92

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 10, 2020

As stated in the company’s S-1 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, domestic travel has helped the company rebound from nadirs seen as the coronavirus brought global economies to a standstill. Platform companies are all the rage on Wall Street. 10) far above initial targeted ranges. As noted in this space previously, on Sept.

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PYMNTS

MAY 22, 2020

a Chinese grocery delivery startup, is expected to receive more than $500 million in expansion financing as COVID-19 has fueled demand for fresh food at home, sources told Bloomberg News. As of 2018, Missfresh had $1.5 The demand for online groceries has become a factor in the U.S. Beijing’s Missfresh Ecommerce Co.,

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The Fintech Times

DECEMBER 21, 2024

Bolstered by secure payments through Face ID, Touch ID, or device passcode authentication, Paymob also hopes Apple Pay will help reduce cart abandonment , boost sales, and provide a payment solution that meets growing consumer demand for modern digital convenience.

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Security Central Bank Economy On-Demand 59

PYMNTS

MARCH 12, 2019

The gig economy is gaining steam, as roughly a third (more than 35 percent) of U.S. And as we found in the Gig Economy Index , a joint effort between PYMNTS and Hyperwallet , PayPal remains the most popular payment method for gig workers. percent of gig economy workers surveyed last quarter (Q3 2018) to 41.9

Debit Card 76

Debit Card PayPal Real Time Payments Economy 76

PYMNTS

JANUARY 10, 2020

The connected economy is coming into focus, and we looked at the potential for a cyberwar with Iran. billion in a 2018 funding round. Who Will Shape The Future Of The Connected Economy? PayPal made a big acquisition, and Citigroup made a big appointment. That and much more is in this week’s PYMNTS Weekender. Qatar Bans Crypto.

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PayPal Economy MSPS Payment Gateways 52

PYMNTS

JUNE 4, 2018

Reports of her 2018 internet trends presentation have been hard to avoid in recent days, and not every Meeker observation rises to the level of news or wisdom. No one reading this needs to be told how the importance of the gig economy and freelance work continues to grow, but Meeker offered her perspective. Take privacy.

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Open Banking Excellence

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

FinTech in Mexico Mexico introduced the Fintech Law in March 2018 as a response to the remarkable 50% growth in the number of fintech firms in the preceding two years. With a progressive regulatory environment , and a growing demand for digital financial solutions , now is the perfect time to enter this dynamic market.

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Financial Inclusion FinTech Laws Regulations 147

Fintech News

JUNE 25, 2024

Founded in 2018, DANA has swiftly become one of the nation’s leading e-wallet and payment services, boasting an impressive user base approaching 200 million in 2024. DANA stands at the forefront of the rapidly evolving digital landscape of Indonesia, revolutionising the way people conduct financial transactions.

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Database Volume On-Demand Disaster Recovery 106

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

According to the latest iteration of the PYMNTS and Visa How We Will Pay 2020 study cash usage has been hit hard — and is a fraction of what it used to be as the economy has rapidly pressed toward modernization and digitalization. And 11 percent fewer consumers carry cash now than did in 2018. Cash may not be king in the U.S.

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ATM Federal Reserve Push-to-Card Consumer 121

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

As Mastercard Executive Vice President of Enterprise Partnerships and Head of Global Cities Miguel Gamiño told Karen Webster, it’s an endeavor that demands a long-term view and collaboration. Many cities derive a significant portion of their economies from travel — tourism, yes, but also visits from businesses.

Visa 113

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

trillion funding gap in 2018, long before to the pandemic. If demand returns in the worldwide economy, the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) forecasts a possible $2 trillion to $5 trillion shortfall in trade financing up to 2021. The ADB approximated a $1.5 8) announcement.

Visa 79

Visa Returns Finance On-Demand 79

PYMNTS

MARCH 23, 2018

But customers’ constant demand for cutting-edge products and services is adding to the load of already heavy security burdens. Bank customers’ needs and demands of financial service providers are growing more sophisticated and complex. FinServ cybersecurity is, of course, a prime target for innovation. What is driving this trend?

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Innovation Security Visa Online and Mobile Banking 74

PYMNTS

APRIL 16, 2019

Chief Executive Brian Moynihan cited demand for credit from middle-market business, and noted that was “good news for the economy overall.” Chief Executive Brian Moynihan cited demand for credit from middle-market business, and noted that was “good news for the economy overall.” economy slow in the near future.

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PYMNTS

JULY 28, 2020

China is now the largest export economy in the world, according to the World Bank. In 2018, China exported $2.49 Cross-border financing has always been a core offering of Bank of Shanghai, and the current climate has led to a heightened customer demand for this service,” said Huang Tao, Bank of Shanghai’s vice chairman, in a statement.

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Cross-Border Visa Business Payments Cross-Border Payments 71

PYMNTS

JANUARY 17, 2019

Employees and a shifting talent landscape have introduced the demand for payroll flexibility. “What I’ve seen is, as our economy changes, and as the way that people work changes, clients are looking for flexibility in how they deliver compensation to employees,” Dunwoodie told PYMNTS in a recent interview.

Payroll 69

Payroll Payment APIs and Integration On-Demand Identity Theft 69

PYMNTS

MAY 7, 2020

Buttressing that great acceleration, Angelos told Karen Webster in a recent conversation, are demands for new use cases for digital that are emerging nearly every day. The program launched in 2018 and has grown 280 percent since then, and now includes 140 FinTechs globally. How Innovators Are Moving Money . In the U.S.,

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FinTech Multi-Currency Cross-Border Credential 95

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 22, 2020

One reason for inflation as measured by the Consumer Price Index — a widely-watched measure of economic activity — is that businesses in some sectors will take time to rebuild workforces to levels sufficient to meet pre-COVID-19 demand, but eventually will be up to full capacity, the WSJ reported.

Consumer 67

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 23, 2019

The scope of the massive digitization projects driving the economy can be hard to contain in a single thought. From easier access to placing wagers, to smart hotel rooms that anticipate your needs before you articulate them, to the parade of on-demand services, the myriad of upgrades to consumers’ lives seem countless.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 28, 2018

As of early 2018, U.S. Crediting lower taxes, thanks to the end of the year tax reform bill passed by Congress, regional bank executives saw a sudden and notable pick up in both commercial loan demand and a big jump in spending on credit and debit cards. BB&T is expecting to see loan growth between 2 to 4 percent in 2018.

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PYMNTS

MAY 11, 2020

This gives people the opportunity to get paid on-demand in real-time. Ossip called the Dayforce Wallet “a game-changer” by helping employees tap immediate funds during a time when the worldwide economy is being upended due to the crisis. In February, Ceridian expanded its offering to New Zealand.

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CB Insights

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

Growing the internet economy. As businesses and consumers become more comfortable using credit cards online, the proportion of US commerce that takes place online has steadily increased over the last 20 years. Stripe’s early success in acquiring customers was largely due to its mass appeal to the developer community. . Focus on developers.

Payment APIs and Integration 98

Payment APIs and Integration Online and Mobile Banking Payments Push-to-Card 98

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

It’s safe to say the sharing economy isn’t going anywhere soon. The success behind the sharing economy is typically due to the fact there’s an unaddressed need demanding attention. GG: Oomf is a cloud software platform that enables the sharing economy. PYMNTS: In your own words, what is Oomf about? This is what Oomf does.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 24, 2019

The demand for faster payments is strong in the U.S., According to the tracker, there was a 24 percent year-over-year increase in same-day ACH payment volume between Q1 2018 and Q1 2019, and the global real-time payments market is projected to increase by a 30.6 percent CAGR between 2018 and 2025. transaction accounts.

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Real Time Payments RTP Faster Payments Payments 65