PYMNTS

DECEMBER 16, 2020

In addition, the Fed raised the projection for the 2021 real GDP forecast to 4.2 By 2021, the unemployment rate is estimated to fall to around 5 percent. The last estimate for 2021 was also higher at 5.5 Scharf said the world is "far, far better" in terms of the economy than it seemed three to six months ago.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

The IPO could value the delivery app at about $30 billion and could be announced early in 2021, Reuters reported. The news also comes a week after California voters approved Proposition 22 , which keeps gig economy workers classified as contractors rather than employees.

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FICO

DECEMBER 10, 2020

In 2021 I believe AI will cross the chasm, becoming a reliable and safe, mainstream business technology — but maybe not how, or for reasons why, you might expect. In 2021, organizations will stop their handwringing over AI and get down to brass tacks. COVID Is the Mother of AI Maturity. Prediction #2: AI as a Service Will Take Off.

AI 98

AI Fraud Detection Payment APIs and Integration On-Demand 98

The Fintech Times

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

However, following the Covid pandemic, and various governmental initiatives, many countries focused on diversifying their economies and bolstering growth and innovation across various sectors. In Bahrain, the volume of e-wallet transactions almost tripled between 2020 and 2021.

FinTech 78

FinTech Payments Emerging Payments APACS 78

Fintech News

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Vietnam is undergoing a transformation and moving towards becoming a cashless economy, a shift that has been driven by innovative financial solutions and public initiatives, a new report by Chiming, a market research firm focusing on Vietnam and Indonesia, shows.

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Financial Inclusion Financial Literacy Point-of-Sale (POS) NOV 113

PYMNTS

JULY 27, 2020

Conducted from July 13-22, the poll revealed the economy shrunk by nearly 34 percent year-over-year in the second quarter (Q2). When economists put a number to the worst case scenario for the world’s largest economy, the median response put it at a 40.4 While economists predicted it would rebound with a 17.8

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 29, 2020

But the year 2021 will not be a normal year off to a normal start, meaning the “see it to believe it” part of CES will be a bit different. The Vuzix Next-Generation Smart Glasses (NGSG) enter the show with multiple CES 2021 Innovation Awards for design and engineering.

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Gateways Innovation Bots Technology 101

PYMNTS

JANUARY 27, 2021

Riding the success of the global connected economy and a better than expected performance from the iPhone 12, the company logged its first $100 billion quarter, with the number reported during its earnings announcement on Wednesday (Jan. Apple saw double-digit growth in every product category for its fiscal 2021 first quarter ended Dec.

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Economy Product Continuity Accounts 94

Fintech News

JANUARY 21, 2025

Regional integration is playing a key role, with governments accelerating their efforts to enhance cross-border commerce and digital economy participation. Finally, the fourth and last driver outlined in the report is the rise of the API economy. These countries dont require banks to share data with third-party providers.

Payment APIs and Integration 109

Payment APIs and Integration Finance Cross-Border API 109

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 7, 2020

It is estimated that the worldwide pandemic will propel 88 million to 115 million people into extreme poverty in 2020, a number that could hit 150 million by 2021. It is also estimated that some 490 million people will lose access to either potable water, sufficient food, electricity or education in 2021.

Economy 88

Economy Origination Innovation Posting 88

Fintech Finance

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Founded in 2021 by Ife Johnson and Justin Ziegler , Juicyway enables individuals and businesses to send, receive, and process payments globally. Our growth in a short period of time reflects the underlying demand for better global payments. We couldn’t be more excited to support their journey!

Cross-Border Payments 98

Cross-Border Payments Cross-Border Stablecoins Payments 98

Fintech Finance

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Affirm has been publicly traded on NASDAQ since 2021 and has processed more than $75 billion over the last five years. Their substantial investment will not only help create tech-savvy jobs but underscores their confidence in the UK economy. This government is laser-focused on supporting business growth and expansion.

Consumer 98

Consumer Economy Regulatory Compliance Payment Networks 98

PYMNTS

JANUARY 7, 2021

Given the popularity of these apps during the financial freefall that was 2020, we’re not surprised to find things much as we left them last month as we turn to PYMNTS’ latest Provider Ranking of Gig Economy Apps. Ready for the only change to the new PYMNTS Provider Ranking of Gig Economy Apps ? The Top Five.

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Ubiquitous On-Demand Economy 96

The Fintech Times

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

In the last five years, Sri Lanka’s economy has struggled greatly. In 2021, the CBSL launched the country’s first National Financial Inclusion Strategy (NFIS) with the prime objective of facilitating more accessible, effective, efficient and affordable financial services for businesses and individuals.

Economy 96

Economy Online and Mobile Banking Central Bank Financial Inclusion 96

PYMNTS

JANUARY 26, 2021

Nearly a year of trial-by-fire, pandemic-era learning within the payments business has not only provided some great lessons but has also set the stage for some major advances in 2021 that have been in the cards for years. Currently, actual instances of fraud are low, but Waterhouse said it’s better to be proactive. “As

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Real Time Payments RTP RFP TCH 109

The Fintech Times

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

In 2017, the government launched the ‘ Digital Kazakhstan ‘ programme, aiming to accelerate the growth rate of the republic’s economy and improve the quality of life of the population through the use of digital technologies, in addition to creating the foundation for the country in the long term to create a digital economy.

FinTech 59

FinTech Audit Non-Bank ISOs 59

Fintech Finance

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

As payments continue to be embedded across a range of commerce experiences, we’re leading the way to a global economy that empowers everyone – providing consumers with greater control, convenience and peace-of-mind while unlocking new sales for merchants, and lowering fraud for issuers.”

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Visa Authentication Payments Issuers 98

PYMNTS

JANUARY 18, 2021

Over the years, a healthy, employed consumer in a strong and vibrant economy masked the reality of physical retail’s slump. In the burgeoning bring-it-to-me economy , retail is now about meeting the consumer where she wants to shop — increasingly at home — and letting her take possession of those purchases at her doorstep.

Consumer 123

Consumer Caps Research On-Demand 123

The Payments Association

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

These individuals, primarily in emerging economies, face significant challenges in accessing essential financial services due to geographical barriers, lack of formal identification, limited credit history, and insufficient financial literacy. Its about ensuring no one is left behind in the digital economy.

Innovation 88

Innovation Cross-Border Financial Inclusion Payment APIs and Integration 88

Fintech News

OCTOBER 21, 2024

According to the 2021 Financial Inclusion Survey by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), formal account ownership stood at 56% in 2021, a remarkable rise from 29% in 2019, 23% in 2017 and 17% in 2015. In 2021, e-money accounts surpassed bank accounts as the most commonly held financial accounts in the country.

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Financial Inclusion Payments Embedded Finance Push-to-Card 143

PYMNTS

JULY 3, 2020

economy will make it through. Taylor said that most of Wells Fargo’s data from SMBs indicate that few are expecting a recovery to get much off the ground before 2021. But she noted that the pandemic will end eventually – and the overall U.S. However, the rest of 2020 will likely involve rebuilding and resetting.

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Economy Push-to-Card Small Business Shutdown 98

Fintech Finance

APRIL 4, 2025

Launched in 2021, Bilt is the pioneering payments and commerce network that transforms housing and neighborhood spending into rewards and benefits for everyone involved. With Premium Payback, customers can see their money work more effectively, allowing them to unlock savings at checkout.

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Card Issuer Issuers Debit Card Participant 87

Payments Dive

APRIL 12, 2022

Despite lots of opportunities to sell to the creator economy and respond to demand for embedded financial tools, the company said it won't grow as much this year as last year, citing "one-time behavioral adjustments" in 2021.

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Adjustments On-Demand Economy FinTech 109

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Fauci said he couldn’t say for sure but “by the time you get to maybe the third or fourth month of 2021, then you'll have doses for everyone.” “It … likely will be healthcare providers and likely will be those who are vulnerable with underlying conditions.”.

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Returns Consumer Economy 88

Neopay

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Rising Fees and Limited Competition Cards are integral to the UK economy, facilitating everyday transactions between businesses and consumers. Between 2021 and 2022, Visa and Mastercard raised interchange fees for cross-border transactions by up to five times their previous levels, increasing debit card fees from 0.2%

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Cross-Border Caps Consulting Visa 52

The Fintech Times

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

per cent in 2021, despite the challenges of the covid-19 pandemic, according to the World Bank. Further findings from the World Bank, also found that the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) per capita was around $3,950 establishing the country as a low-middle income economy. per cent in 2015 to 18.1

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Accounts Financial Inclusion FinTech Economy 59

Fintech News

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

This shift towards biometric authentication builds on Mastercard’s previous efforts to enhance payment security, such as being the first payment network to phase out magnetic stripes in 2021. With this shift we are protecting sensitive data through advanced encryption and tokenisation technologies.

Visa 145

Visa Authentication Issuers Encryption 145

The Fintech Times

APRIL 9, 2025

The DCS initiative aims to facilitate cashless transactions for 90 per cent of all payments by the year 2026, adding over AED8billion ($2.2billion) per annum to the economy using fintech innovation. The UAE has become one of the leading fintech centres in the MENA region, with Abu Dhabi and Dubai quickly rising to be fintech powerhouses.

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Security Payments Non-Bank Central Bank 64

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 125

Fintech News

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

Since 2021, Validus has disbursed S$5.17 We are honoured to work with HSBC on this pivotal initiative, which will enable Validus to make a larger impact on the Indonesian economy.”. Batumbu has reported growing profits over the past two years and consistently achieved EBITDA margins exceeding 50%.

Financial Inclusion 123

Financial Inclusion Underserved Small Business Finance 123

The Fintech Times

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

In 2021, the military overthrew the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi and her National League for Democracy party, sparking ongoing protests and unrest. Agriculture, however, remains the largest contributor to the economy, accounting for nearly half of the GDP and employing two-thirds of the labour force.

Financial Inclusion 102

Financial Inclusion FinTech Underserved Central Bank 102

The Fintech Times

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Brunei Darussalam, more commonly known as Brunei, has transformed its economy for the better following the discovery of oil and gas in 1929. However, as the world starts to turn away from fossil fuels, the country is starting to diversify its economy: we explore fintech’s role in Brunei’s new economic plan.

Economy 59

Economy Central Bank Non-Bank FinTech 59

Fintech News

MARCH 27, 2024

This venture debt offering is further enhanced by the inclusion of specialised financing structures, such as equity warrant instruments, tailored specifically for new economy companies. HSBC Singapore has also established a dedicated team to assist investors in meeting their transaction banking and funding requirements.

Economy 109

Economy Finance Facilitators Transactions 109

Clearly Payments

MARCH 18, 2025

While small businesses dominate the landscape, a significant number of large enterprises also play a crucial role in shaping the economy. trillion annually to the economy. economy, with approximately 600,000 businesses employing around 12 million individuals. 2021 : The upward trend continued with a 22.7%

Economy 52

Economy Small Business Credit Cards Legal 52

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

With the more flexible nature of a BNPL payment, users might feel more secure in spending their money, even if they are being cautious due to the volatile economy. The Tracker notes that one in three eCommerce retailers is expected to offer some type of BNPL payment plan by the end of 2021.

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BNPL Credit Cards PayPal Payments Trends 120

Clearly Payments

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

trillion, growing by more than 55% since 2021. growth since 2021. However, 38% of shoppers actively support local or independent businesses, citing better product quality, personalized customer service, and a desire to boost their local economy. Ecommerce in 2025 is bigger and faster than ever. trillion, representing a 55.3%

BNPL 59

BNPL Payments Small Business PayPal 59

The Finance Weekly

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

VCs this year is set to hit $98 billion, which is a whopping 86% drop from 2021, and venture-backed IPOs are on track to be the lowest since 2016. economy is still on shaky ground, especially with a presidential election on the horizon. According to a PitchBook report from August 29, the projected exit value for U.S.

AI 239

AI Federal Reserve On-Demand Returns 239