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Fiserv's Growth: How New Technology Is Driving Innovation in Payments
Fiserv Inc., a prominent financial services and payments technology company, has grown substantially by adopting advanced technologies and implementing key strategies. It reported...
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IMF Declares Victory in the Inflation Battle: What It Means for Payment Providers
Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas, the IMF's chief economist, noted that inflation could soon stabilize as it is practically under control. This is positive news for the global economy, a...
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CardFlight Receives Major Investment: What This Means for Mobile Payments
CardFlight, a SaaS payment technology company headquartered in New York City, secured a growth investment from WestView Capital Partners. The financial transaction details were no...
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FTC's Rule Banning Fake Online Reviews Goes Into Effect
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) implemented a new rule on October 21, following its finalization in August. This new FTC rule prohibits fake online reviews. It applies to A...
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Fiserv to Leverage Artificial Intelligence to Help Merchants
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a transformative force in financial services, reshaping businesses' operational and growth strategies. Fiserv, a major provider of financial techno...
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Check Fraud Through Use of AI on the Rise in the US
Check usage has declined in recent years with the rise of credit and debit cards, yet checks remain a popular payment method. Hence, check fraud has significantly increased in rec...
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New IRS Tax Brackets For 2025
Recently, the IRS announced the income tax brackets for 2025. These new brackets reflect a rise in income thresholds by approximately 2.8%, a decrease compared to the 5.4% increas...
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PayPal Drops Fundraiser Tool on App
PayPal recently announced it will discontinue its fundraiser tool on the app, ending a service that allowed users to raise money for personal causes directly on the platform. Laun...
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E. coli Outbreak Linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders
In October 2024, health authorities confirmed an E. coli O157 outbreak associated with McDonald’s Quarter Pounders, impacting 49 people in 10 U.S. states, such as Colorado, Kans...
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