Many shoppers are no longer planning out their Mother’s Day gifts weeks in advance — they’re increasingly waiting for the last minute, expecting to have whatever they want still available. In an interview with PYMNTS, Jim McCann, founder and chairman at 1-800 Flowers.com, spoke to how the growing popularity of on-demand retail delivery platforms has […]
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The government’s new rule that would limit credit card late fees has been blocked by a federal judge in Texas. In a Friday (May 10) decision, Judge Mark Pittman of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District granted an injunction that halts the restrictions. The restrictions had been adopted by the Consumer Financial Protection […]
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Beyond the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)’s new rule that would cap credit card late fees, banks are girding for the impact of the Federal Reserve’s updated Reg II proposal, which would cap debit interchange fees. This past October, the Fed unveiled its proposal to lower the ceiling on what banks can charge for debit […]
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The Financial Stability Oversight Committee (FSOC) is encouraging state and federal regulators and Congress to do more to enhance the resilience of nonbank mortgage companies (NMCs). The agency did so in a report released Friday (May 10) that also identifies risks in this sector, the FSOC said in a press release outlining the report. “We need further action to promote safe […]
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The B2B payments landscape is uniquely large, and largely unique. Responsible for around $125 trillion in annual volume, the B2B payments marketplace is defined by both its antiquated status quo and the fact that no two business are alike in the ways in which they prefer to transact. But with the news that cloud solutions are coming […]
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A bill that promises regulatory clarity for digital assets has moved a step closer to a vote in the U.S. House. The House Committee on Rules said Friday (May 10) that it will consider the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century (FIT21) Act (H.R. 4763), which means the bill could go to a floor vote later in […]
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New York City, the concrete jungle where dreams are made, is now dreaming of a new kind of dominance: artificial intelligence. The metropolis, long known for its towering skyscrapers and fast-paced financial district, is setting its sights on becoming the next Silicon Valley, according to a report by Accenture and interviews with business leaders and AI experts. From the bustling […]
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IBM has introduced a new service that will help enterprises integrate generative artificial intelligence (AI) copilots into their organizations. Offered by IBM Consulting, the new IBM Copilot Runway will assist enterprises with creating, customizing, deploying and managing these copilots, including those powered by Copilot for Microsoft 365, the company said in a Friday (May 10) press release. “As IBM and Microsoft strengthen our […]
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Among consumers turning to co-branded credit cards to maximize their rewards, the lion’s share want these perks from their favorite retailers, PYMNTS Intelligence research shows. By the Numbers The recent report “The Role of Strategic Partnerships in Consumer Credit Cards,” a PYMNTS Intelligence and Elan collaboration, draws on responses from thousands of consumers to explore […]
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