Fintech Finance

JUNE 12, 2024

This cutting-edge technology enables businesses to seamlessly accept recurring transactions directly from customers’ bank accounts, circumventing the limitations of time-consuming traditional payment methods such as cards. Trustly’s new solution taps into the growing subscription market, projected to reach $1.5

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 3, 2020

Consumers have come to expect on-demand service when they watch movies, make online purchases or hail rides, for example, but this practice contrasts with how most employees are paid. Various compensation alternatives have recently emerged that are more aligned with workers’ on-demand expectations. as W-2 employees.

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The Fintech Times

AUGUST 19, 2024

Over the past 75 years, South Korea’s economy has boomed, undergoing rapid industrialisation with a growth rate of seven per cent annually, according to the International Monetary Fund. Having earned its spot as one of the Four Asian Tigers, we explore what is propelling South Korea’s economy and fintech ecosystem.

Economy 64

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Fintech News

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

This period of upheaval has catalysed a significant transformation within the sector, with fintech firms adapting to and capitalising on the changing landscape of consumer demands and regulatory environments. Source: The Future of Global Fintech: Towards Resilient and Inclusive Growth.

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The Fintech Times

JUNE 26, 2024

Changing consumer demands pose the biggest challenge to profitability for two-thirds of subscription businesses over the next decade, according to a new report by Minna Technologies. Customer demand for consolidation has led to the emergence of new channels to manage subscriptions, such as banking apps and aggregators.”

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Finovate

JUNE 3, 2024

“For more than 25 years, PayPal has been at the forefront of digital commerce, revolutionizing commerce by providing a trusted experience between consumers and merchants around the world. This shift comes after the California-based company launched on Ethereum blockchain last summer.

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PYMNTS

MAY 4, 2020

economy since governors began asking their citizens to #stayathome in mid-March, and even well before that. At the same time, consumers are doing their own cost/benefit calculations about when it’s safe to re-enter and resume their daily activities. Most aren’t in much of a rush. Just 28 percent of the U.S.

Economy 83

Economy Consumer Risk Returns 83

The Fintech Times

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Consumers are increasingly turning to digital payment methods instead of cash across the UAE and Saudi Arabia, according to new data from Checkout.com , the global payments solution provider. Past data revealed a 56 per cent increase in consumers engaging in e-commerce weekly since 2020.

Consumer 69

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PYMNTS

JULY 27, 2020

Now, Edwards said, banks are at the same starting point on disbursements, but this is the opportunity to capitalize on the next big digital payments wave — from digital to instant, on-demand money, creating a modern disbursements experience. The evolution to make all payouts instant, on demand and with choice, he noted, is underway.

On-Demand 91

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 21, 2020

The ownership economy is going full throttle. He pointed to “solid demand and a strong pricing environment due to low interest rates and increased interest in vehicle ownership from consumers.” Higher demand and tight inventory should continue into the next year, he said. As reported Wednesday (Oct.

Economy 89

Economy Online and Mobile Banking On-Demand Consumer 89

Segpay

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

In the dynamic landscape of Brazil’s rapidly growing e-commerce market, the subscription economy has emerged as a powerful force, reshaping how businesses engage with customers and generate sustainable revenue streams. As consumers seek convenience and personalized experiences, businesses are turning to subscription models.

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Fintech Finance

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Visa today announced that it is applying the company’s infrastructure, technology and capabilities to account-to-account (A2A) payments, giving consumers more control and protection on how they pay via bank transfers. This affects consumers, businesses and the wider UK economy.

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PYMNTS

MAY 29, 2019

FinTech firms that provide workers with wages on demand (i.e., Shift workers using Wagestream tend to sign up for more shifts, he noted, because access to wages on demand brings the financial rewards of doing work closer, strengthening employee retention for employers in this field. Yet, in the U.K.,

On-Demand 60

On-Demand Payroll Compliance Economy 60

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Instant payments, he said, aren’t the genuine article unless all three are available — and he predicts that 2021 will be the year that the entire economy starts to adopt them. More than 90 percent of consumers will ask for one — and of that 90+ percent, roughly 80 percent will pick an instant payment if offered the option.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 26, 2021

economy is on better footing than earlier in the pandemic, but more stimulus aid will be needed, Bloomberg reported. Consumer spending is on the rise, improving 9 percent so far this year, Moynihan said, per Bloomberg. And the stimulus checks sent out in late December for $600 have helped consumers boost their savings.

Consumer 65

Consumer Economy On-Demand Government 65

PYMNTS

JANUARY 21, 2020

But a new generation of workers is now driving monumental changes in the way businesses employ and pay talent, with their participation in the gig economy a key driver of those shifts. The company is the latest payroll solution provider to introduce such a feature as demand for faster access to earned wages heats up.

Payroll 68

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 18, 2021

Debbie Guerra, executive vice president of merchant payments and payments intelligence solutions at ACI Worldwide , dives into how digital transformation will be key to enabling businesses, individuals and entire economies to recover from the huge challenges presented by the pandemic. Consumers have choice.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 10, 2019

percent of surveyed consumers said having a choice in how they received their disbursements was “very” or “extremely” important, and only 50.3 The Index also discovered that the gig economy is among one of the first areas to disrupt the normal pay cycle. percent were offered a choice at all. .

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

manufacturing sector continued a rebound that has stretched through the past six months, with the latest showing in October underpinned in part by consumer demand, which in turn translated into continued production of consumers goods. But it seems that, now, purchasing managers are sanguine about demand that lies ahead.

Consumer 81

Consumer On-Demand Economy NOV 81

PYMNTS

MAY 7, 2020

I think it has changed the way consumers are thinking about their purchase decisions,” Recurly CEO Dan Burkhart noted in this week’s On The Agenda Digital Discussion with Karen Webster, along with FabFitFun CEO Daniel Broukhim and Handy Technologies CEO Oisin Hanrahan. “I Consumers, the panel noted, don’t want or need fewer things.

Consumer 61

Consumer Economy On-Demand Shutdown 61

PYMNTS

AUGUST 17, 2020

What we see in those numbers are the glimmers of a “V-shaped” recovery in those segments where consumers really value and want to return to the physical retail experience – with restaurants leading every other sector. And that’s the rise of the auto-refill economy. And what we also see is only one part of the retail sales story.

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CB Insights

AUGUST 13, 2020

The gig economy — a labor market characterized by flexible contractor work — continues to mature, especially as more consumers turn to platforms like Uber , Lyft , Instacart , and Fiverr. The post How Fintech Companies Are Helping Power The Gig Economy appeared first on CB Insights Research. Want the full post?

Economy 69

Economy FinTech On-Demand Participant 69

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

With restaurant dining rooms closed and Americans forced to rely on their own abilities as home chefs over the last eight months, meal kits have caught a second wind in the pandemic economy. Will consumers keep ordering cookable meals when the easier option of dining out returns? It’s not a question that will be answered tomorrow.

Economy 85

Economy On-Demand Shutdown Consumer 85

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 2, 2019

Consumers are no longer willing to wait for even the simplest of disbursements. Whether they’re waiting to receive government payments, wages or rebate checks from online retailers, consumers increasingly demand that funds be sent instantly. Gig economy workers aren’t the only ones who want access to faster wages.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

It’s a challenge that Laurel Hess, founder and CEO of on-demand laundry platform hampr , knows firsthand. And she also didn’t want her laundry to go to a commercial laundromat because her clothes would get washed together with the laundry of other consumers. Consumers can also select a pickup window. The Platform.

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On-Demand Consumer Credit Cards Returns 52

PYMNTS

MAY 26, 2016

Sometimes slow news is good news for a sector, particularly one like the on-demand delivery market space, where recent news has surrounded a wave of firms flaming out. Because while the direct action among the vast and various firms jostling to become the “Uber of X” was tame, the peripheral action in the space was hopping.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 31, 2018

The good news about living in 2018, Doctor on Demand CEO Hill Ferguson told Karen Webster, is that the flu can be treated in the first 48 hours of infection. As the model has expanded and evolved, Doctor on Demand has become increasingly attractive to established clinicians looking to have greater control of their schedules.

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On-Demand Rules Wire Wires 75

The Fintech Times

DECEMBER 13, 2023

One year after the Edinburgh Reforms – described in December 2022 as one of the biggest overhauls of financial regulation for more than three decades – UK startups have criticised ‘delayed progress’ to a consumer credit shakeup.

Consumer 59

Consumer FinTech Treasury Consulting 59

The Fintech Times

JANUARY 4, 2024

As financial technology continues to evolve, and as banking becomes more ’embedded’ in the lives of consumers and in businesses’ value chains, people are also becoming increasingly conscious of the choices they are making – bringing banks’ values and climate credentials into question.

Consumer 64

Consumer Credential On-Demand Economy 64

Fintech Finance

JULY 31, 2024

This is part of Visa’s commitment to empower Vietnamese SMBs and boost the national economy, by accelerating their contactless payment acceptance. The Visa Consumer Payment Attitudes study1found that the cashless wave in Vietnam maintained its progressive pace, with majority of surveyed consumers (88%) having attempted to go cashless.

Contactless Payments 92

Contactless Payments Online and Mobile Banking Payments On-Demand 92

Fintech Finance

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

PayPal’s complete payments platform (PPCP) is enabling businesses of all sizes across the global economy to drive conversion by giving them the ability to reduce friction at checkout, offering customers an easy and secure way to pay online and in-app. As we look to process over £1.5 As we look to process over £1.5

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 18, 2020

China says it has the COVID-19 pandemic under control and will see its economy boosted by around 2 percent, according to Reuters. 18), which Reuters writes signals a recovery of domestic demand. The Chinese economy remains resilient with great potential. In the second quarter , China’s economy saw a 3.2

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 2, 2020

The conversation came against a backdrop where subscription commerce — across any number of verticals – has seen a heady rise in demand. As many as a third of subscription-focused companies are seeing a rise in demand amid the pandemic. Sharing those bases can effectively broaden audiences and turn consumers into loyal subscribers.

Economy 136

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

That’s because consumer demand is picking up, but retail inventories are relatively low. To that end, as reported in Commercial Carrier Journal, with reporting from online sessions held by FTR, freight demand is strong now – but there’s still uncertainty ahead. This is all a far cry from just a few months ago – April, in fact.

On-Demand 56

On-Demand Volume Push-to-Card Credit Cards 56

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Chinese consumers who have the money to spend are doing exactly that on retail splurges — but that hasn't translated evenly across all sectors of the economy, with spending on luxury items up but other more common retail lagging. Bloomberg reported that luxury items like handbags, cosmetics and cars are doing well.

Consumer 63

Consumer Economy On-Demand Returns 63

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

That’s because consumer demand is picking up, but retail inventories are relatively low. To that end, as reported in Commercial Carrier Journal, with reporting from online sessions held by FTR, freight demand is strong now – but there’s still uncertainty ahead. This is all a far cry from just a few months ago – April, in fact.

On-Demand 56

On-Demand Volume Push-to-Card Credit Cards 56

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

That’s because a decade ago, the gig economy was still in its nascent stages. According to the latest edition of the Gig Economy Tracker , PYMNTS found that 42 percent of U.S. gig economy. According to the latest edition of the Gig Economy Tracker , PYMNTS found that 42 percent of U.S. gig economy.

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