Mastercard, Alipay Link Digital Wallets, Cross-Border Payments

Mastercard, Alipay Link Digital Wallets, Cross-Border Payments

Alan Marquard, head of transfer solutions at Mastercard, told PYMNTS that remittances are ripe for continued transformation — to digital channels, and to digital wallets, which make international fund flows cheaper, faster and more convenient. Earlier this month, Mastercard announced a new connection with China’s Alipay, which enables bank, FinTech and corporate clients to offer …

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AI Helps CFOs Stay More Connected to Business Leader Priorities

AI Helps CFOs Stay More Connected to Business Leader Priorities

No longer confined to the back office, today’s CFOs are pivotal figures in their organizations. Gone are the days when CFOs were merely guardians of the balance sheet. In today’s environment, they increasingly wear multiple hats, acting as strategic advisers, risk managers, and leaders in business innovation. But importantly, they are never going it alone. …

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Unified Platforms Key to FedNow-RTP Interoperability

Unified Platforms Key to FedNow-RTP Interoperability

The financial landscape is rapidly evolving in an era of faster payments, presenting a blend of opportunities and setbacks. One of the major hurdles that U.S. banks are facing today following the FedNow® Service launch stems from the lack of full interoperability between the Federal Reserve’s real-time payment system and the RTP network overseen by …

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Predictive AI Democratization Will Transform Business Intelligence

Predictive AI Democratization Will Transform Business Intelligence

Transforming raw data into meaningful insights has always empowered organizations to make informed decisions. And now, with artificial intelligence thrown into the mix, there have never been more opportunities — or capabilities — at hand to bridge the gap between available data and actionable insights. That’s particularly true given the backdrop of today’s increasingly data-rich …

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Digital Payments Deliver Competition-Critical Data for SMBs in Connected Economy

Digital Payments Deliver Competition-Critical Data for SMBs in Connected Economy

The future of digital payments is, in many ways, already here.  What is left is the need for businesses to adapt to this rapidly shifting consumer landscape by leveraging the increasing popularity of digital payments, particularly among younger consumers. “There’s a huge opportunity for small businesses and mid-size businesses, and even large businesses, to continue …

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