Новости за 30.04.2024

More than 34% of Americans rent their homes, representing billions of dollars in monthly rental payments to landlords and property managers. Despite this large sum, rent payments often rely on outdated and inefficient methods, such as paper checks, wire transfers and other systems, leading to delays. Many property managers seek to expedite these payments to […]

Not all that long ago, as Doug Brown, chief product officer, NCR Voyix Digital Banking, observed, credit unions and banks had a rather simple approach to financial wellness. The old-school playbook, pre-COVID-19 and before the great digital shift, he told PYMNTS’ Karen Webster, went something like this: “Put your money here — and put it in […]

In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity. That quote, from Sun Tzu’s “The Art of War,” dates to the fifth century B.C. But it is just as relevant today, as businesses around the globe strive to find and capture opportunities against a backdrop defined by shifting macro and geopolitical uncertainties. Amid these marketplace fluctuations, businesses are turning […]

Successfully steering a business toward strategic growth requires a steady hand.  And in today’s business landscape, where change is constant and innovation is key, the role of the chief financial officer (CFO) has evolved to include not just that steady hand, but a keen eye, too.  Gone are the days when financial decisions were made […]

To keep customers and attract new ones, businesses must leverage technology and data to guide strategy, Michael Budde, COO and CFO at Banyan, writes in the new PYMNTS eBook, “The Implications of Uncertainty.”   As we embark on the second quarter of 2024, businesses face a sea of uncertainties. From shifting spending patterns and interest […]

In the debate over the classification of gig workers, Massachusetts finds itself at the center of a legislative whirlwind, echoing a lengthy battle around California’s AB5 Gig-worker law. Proposals to reclassify Uber and Lyft drivers as employees rather than independent contractors have sparked heated discussions about labor rights and the unintended consequences of regulatory measures. […]

UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty will testify Wednesday (May 1) that hackers broke into its Change Healthcare unit’s systems through Citrix portal. “On February 12, criminals used compromised credentials to remotely access a Change Healthcare Citrix portal, an application used to enable remote access to desktops,” Witty said in testimony posted on the website of the House Energy & Commerce Committee. “The portal did […]

Meta is running a limited-time, invitation-only bonus program that lets creators earn money on the content they post on Threads. The company began testing the program in March with creators in the United States and might expand it to other regions if it is successful, TechCrunch reported Monday (April 29). Among the requirements listed on a Meta support page for […]

How much did payment fraud cost retailers last year? The answer, according to one analysis, is a cool $429 billion.    According to a recently released report from global financial technology provider Adyen, not only did fraudsters scam retailers around the globe out of $429 billion in 2023, but those attacks specifically cost enterprise retailers nearly $3 million, luxury […]

The cyberattack on UnitedHealth Group, resulting in a $872 million loss to the health insurer, is just one example of the evolving cyberthreat landscape in today’s connected economy. Beyond mere operational disruptions, such incidents reveal the profound financial ramifications of cybersecurity breaches. In response to these escalating threats, organizations are reevaluating their strategies, recognizing the imperative to adopt proactive defenses mechanisms.  Microsoft, […]

Thursday (May 2) will see Apple announce its latest quarterly earnings results. Amid the volatility of hardware sales that springs to mind, there may be signs of pressure as the tech giant seeks to expand its ecosystem. Some of what we might term the company’s “core” or “bread and butter” top-line contributors, through apps and iPhones, as well as tougher sledding in […]

As the field of artificial intelligence (AI) continues to advance at a rapid pace, the concept of artificial general intelligence (AGI) has captured the attention of researchers, tech enthusiasts and the media alike. AGI refers to the development of intelligent machines that can think, learn and perform any intellectual task that a human can.  Currently, the majority of AI systems in use are often […]

Nordstrom will roll out a new digital marketplace on its website, Nordstrom.com, along with an enhanced search feature. The marketplace will provide the luxury retailer’s customers with a wider selection of products, brands and sizes, while allowing its brand partners to showcase more of their products, Nordstrom said in a Monday (April 29) blog post. “Nordstrom’s digital marketplace represents one way […]

When low-income shoppers tap digital channels, they prefer to shop with retailers rather than going straight to brands’ eCommerce shops, trusting stores to offer them the best price. By the Numbers The PYMNTS Intelligence report “The Online Features Driving Consumers to Shop With Brands, Retailers or Marketplaces,” which drew from a survey of more than […]

ECommerce solution provider PrestaShop has partnered with Mastercard to offer Click to Pay in Europe. The Click to Pay functionality will be integrated into the PrestaShop platform for merchants based in France, Spain, Italy and the United Kingdom and then extended to other European and international markets, the companies said in a Monday (April 29) […]

As resale marketplaces struggle to turn a profit, Vinted appears to have cracked the code, diversifying its platform to bring in revenue from as many parts of the experience as possible. The company, a consumer-to-consumer online fashion resale marketplace in Europe, announced Sunday (April 28) that it achieved its first profitable year. “We have been deploying capital with high ROI for […]