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Why Customers Aren't Letting AI Agents Take The Wheel On Payments Yet
Rick Watkin is President & CEO of KUBRA, a leading provider of customer experience management solutions for utilities and other industries. Customers are saying “yes” to a lot of what AI has to offer these days, whether that's an…
State pensioners over 80 handed higher £192.35 payments
The DWP is set to hand out more to state pensioners Older state pensioners aged over 80 are being handed a higher cash boost to their state pension on top of the usual triple lock increase which will kick in from April. Older state pensioners are…
Visa Adds Western Union's U.S. Dollar Payment Token for Settlement
Visa's decision to let eligible partners settle obligations on VisaNet with Western Union's U.S. Dollar Payment Token (USDPT) adds a dollar-backed stablecoin as a network-settlement option. Anchorage Digital announced the option Nov. 12. The…
Octopus Energy Sets Payments for UK Businesses Shifting Power Use
Octopus Energy plans to pay British businesses for lowering or rescheduling power use during busy periods, a program the company says could reduce gas reliance and make better use of wind and solar power, The Independent reported Thursday.
$38m profit, 0.05pc tax: The high-wire payments act from Nowra
Head up the hill from Cristiano Ronaldo's mansion, skirt around the luxury golf resorts and go past the polo club, and you will arrive near the Portuguese perch of one of Australia's most elusive entrepreneurs. This is Cascais, a well-heeled town…
A $776 Car Payment Is a Warning for Ford and General Motors
Ford Motor Company (F -2.04%) and General Motors (GM -1.75%) investors have plenty of reasons to cheer when customers choose high-priced trucks, SUVs, and premium trims. Selling a richer mix of vehicles can help drive profits without requiring a…
Exact number of points new PIP claimants need for payment of £778 a month
The latest figures from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) show there are now 4.1 million adults in England and Wales claiming Personal Independence Payment (PIP). People claiming PIP are assessed using a points-based system that decides…
Exclusive-CD&R, GTCR drop pursuit of Global Payments, sources say
By Milana Vinn and Amy-Jo Crowley NEW YORK/LONDON, Nov 12 (Reuters) – Private equity firms CD&R and GTCR have dropped their pursuit of Global Payments, according to two people familiar with the matter. The buyout consortium walked…
U.S. New-Vehicle Transaction Price Sets October Record; Q3 Payments Average $787
U.S. new-vehicle buyers faced higher upfront prices and continued borrowing costs in October and the third quarter, as transaction prices reached a record and financed purchases carried an average $787 monthly payment. Kelley Blue Book, Cox…
Anchorage Digital's Stablecoins Can Now Settle Payments on Visa's Network
Anchorage Digital is extending its stablecoin reach into one of the world's largest payment networks, teaming up with Visa to let select Anchorage-issued tokens settle transactions directly on VisaNet, starting with Western Union's USDPT. Under the…
Standard Bank taps Kinexys for blockchain payments
The Paypers is a global hub for market insights, real-time news, expert interviews, and in-depth analyses and resources across payments, fintech, and the digital economy. We deliver reports, webinars, and commentary on key topics, including…
Gen Z Gives Payment Perks More Weight at Grocery Checkout
Twenty-three percent of Gen Z grocery shoppers said payment-linked value mattered most among the payment features available on their latest purchase, compared with 10% of baby boomers and seniors, according to PYMNTS Intelligence's “Winning…
Exclusive-CD&R, GTCR drop pursuit of Global Payments, sources say
NEW YORK/LONDON, Nov 12: Private equity firms CD&R and GTCR have dropped their pursuit of Global Payments, according to two people familiar with the matter. The buyout consortium walked away from talks to acquire the payments processor after…
Visa Integrates Western Union's Solana-Based USDPT Stablecoin for Payments
Visa is expanding its stablecoin settlement network through a partnership with Anchorage Digital Bank, starting with Western Union's USDPT token. The agreement will allow Visa and eligible partners to use the Solana-based stablecoin to settle…
RBI approves appointment of Pratap Singh as MD & CEO of Fino Payments Bank
Updated - November 13, 2026 at 10:01 AM. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved the appointment of Pratap Singh as the MD & CEO of Fino Payments Bank (FPB) for three years with effect from November 27, 2026 or the date of taking over charge…
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