PYMNTS Intelligence’s 2024 Women’s Wellness Index looks at the economic factors that define women’s health. Research found women spend $768 on average for their own health and wellness each month, but that’s still 7.9% less than men. When funds are limited, and women must choose…

Main Street SMBs are showing their grit, with solid growth for more than half in the past year — ahead of nominal GDP growth rates, reversing a yearslong trend.

@PYMNTS Intelligence data dives into which Main Street SMBs are seeing increased revenues – like 72% of hospitality…

The instant fix for gig & gaming payouts and the realization that the cost to offer instant is no longer a reason not to.PYMNTS Intelligence's Meeting the Demand for Instant Ad Hoc Payments (a collab w/ Ingo Payments) finds the share of senders saying cost limits instant payment…

Barcodes hold the keys to validating digital identity it turns out.

Intellicheck_IDN CEO Bryan Lewis tells me that not all tech is created equal when it comes to digital identity verification, and why it will be essential to get the source of truth 99.999% right as 'digital…

The most perishable inventory at restaurants — unsold seats. ed eger tells me why “[Rewards Network is] probably the leading source of working capital for local independent restaurants.”

We break down the network effect of the largest local restaurant rewards network in the…

PYMNTS Intelligence discovers merchants that outsource fraud prevention ops to specialized 3rd-parties see a dramatically lower average failed payment rate than those who handle anti-fraud efforts internally.82% of the 300 execs from eCommerce firms generating annual revenues of…

Last year, APAC Growth Corporates had the second lowest rate of working capital solutions utilization across all five regions PYMNTS Intelligence studied. However, 2024 is a different story as 87% of APAC Growth Corporates plan to turn the page and use working capital solutions…

AI: What might be the banking industry’s most formidable litmus test of adaptability since the global embrace of digital in the 1990s. The Digital-First Banking Tracker® (a PYMNTS Intelligence collab w/ @NCR_Voyix) details why the space can't sleep on artificial intelligence, as…

ICYMI – For Connected Banking 2.0, @NCR_Voyix’s Douglas Brown tells me “optionality is the key” as the smartphone acts as a 24/7 365 branch. In his words: “digital infusing of the experience no matter where it happens to take place.” Catch our full sit-down on PYMNTS TV’s What’s…

Unified cash management tools as cash-flow clog Drano for SMBs. A new B2B and Digital Payments Tracker® (PYMNTS Intelligence's collab w/ American Express) analyzes why so many SMBs are seeking out single cash management platforms to help them end the wait: pymnts.com/tracker_posts/…

The 'pivot moment' for FedNow and corporates. This week's Monday Conversation dives into how FedNow has taken the real-time conversation from 'why do we need this?' to (in the words of Ingo Payments' Drew W Edwards) 'being [enthusiastically] asked about in every sales call' despite the…

Neobanks – on ramp for Gen Z but off ramp when their finances get more complicated? Fun convo with @Splitit_ CEO Nandan Sheth on how different generations define banks and banking: pymnts.com/financial-incl…

Not as many shoppers showed up, but Amazon added a bunch of new Prime Members during its Spring Sale. All of the exclusive data in the hot off the presses study from PYMNTS Intelligence @PYMNTS report: pymnts.com/study_posts/re…

In today's macro backdrop, CFOs are morphing into a mix of COO & chief reality officer, tackling operational challenges head-on – more on PYMNTS w/ @TruBridge CFO Vinay Bassi: pymnts.com/cfo/2024/chief…

Digital bill pay may be routine, but it's not without pitfalls – especially in the utilities sector, where consumer trust is in short supply. More in @PYMNTS’ 'Money Mobility Tracker®' with Ingo Payments: pymnts.com/money-mobility…

The battle of the banks. Thredd CEO Jim McCarthy says innovation, AI and open platforms will help traditional banks play more like the digital ones. More on PYMNTS: pymnts.com/news/banking/2…

Risk Management as a Service for issuers. Visa releases an AI trio to fight fraud: new Visa Protect solutions are available for non-Visa transactions outside of NA, and for account to account instant payments. Get the full scoop in my chat w/ Visa’s James Mirfin:…

With credit tightening & cash flow a top priority, buyers are exploring different ways to pay suppliers. My talk w/ Dean Leavitt of Boost reveals how new B2B payment innovations and shared payments incentives foster flexibility & collaboration: pymnts.com/news/b2b-payme…

As digital channels transform banking, institutions must cater to tech-savvy consumers while prioritizing security & trust. More in my chat w/ Intellicheck_IDN CEO Bryan Lewis: pymnts.com/digital-first-…

Treasurers become risk management partners for the business. J.P. Morgan's Larson McNeil and Jim Scurlock of Expedia explain the evolving of the Treasurer in balancing business growth with the liquidity requirements of the business. pymnts.com/travel-payment…