How 1033 May Impact Embedded Finance

The CFPB’s rule on Personal Financial Data rights, implementing section 1033 of the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 (CFPA) is meant to supercharge the drive to open banking. Once finalized and passed, it is the hope that consumers will have more control over their data and competition within the financial services sector.  On completion, […]

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Anu Sachdeva, Global Business and Service Line Leader at Genpact, on the impact of generative AI

Enjoying our podcasts? Don’t miss out on future episodes! Please hit that subscribe button on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, or your favorite podcast platform to stay updated with our latest content. Thank you for your support! There is no technology that has generated more buzz this year than generative AI. We have all played around with ChatGPT and marveled at […]

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Mercado Libre’s Q3 profit soars on strong commerce in Mexico, fintech growth

Latin America’s leading e-commerce site, Mercado Libre, reported a surge in third-quarter profits. The company booked $359 million in net income, up 178% from $129 million a year ago, driven by robust growth in e-commerce in Mexico and the continued expansion of its fintech division, Mercado Pago. In its financial services arm, net revenue grew […]

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PUG Interactive makes a move to Dallas on its path to redefine gamification in customer loyalty

Steve Bocska, Founder and CEO PUG Interactive quietly expanded from his roots in Vancouver, Canada to Dallas, Texas about one year ago. After a reasonably stealthy decade of corporate development and R&D, this experienced game designer made the move to Dallas with clear intentions in mind. Citing that Dallas is thought of by many as […]

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Loyalty NewswireNovember 1, 2023

This Week’s News The weekly Loyalty Newswire from The Wise Marketer delivers a curated list of the latest news and announcements from around the globe on all topics related to customer loyalty. We share news on a spectrum of topics, all with the intention of giving you an “info boost” to start your week. The […]

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How embedded lending changes the game for non-fintech startups

The distinction between startups rooted in the finance world and startups that weren’t used to be an obvious one. Startup founders would pick an industry and stay there to grow. If that industry didn’t happen to be banking and finance, as it often wasn’t, then money-related services stuck to the basics, like a basic card […]

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The VRP Key to Open Banking

Like many others, UK Payment Service Providers (PSPs) have felt the squeeze of the challenging economy. In the past six months, its effects have rippled across the sector, leading to heightened fraud, business costs, and a wave of lost customers. Development in Open Banking could be key. According to a study conducted by EML and Nuapay, […]

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Funding Circle Approved for SBA 7(a) Program

Persistence can pay off. Funding Circle started working with the Small Business Administration (SBA) in 2019 to be included in their hallmark 7(a) lending program. Today, we learned that the SBA has approved three new licenses for this program: an Arkansas CDFI, an Alaska CDFI, and Funding Circle. This is a big win for Funding […]

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#451: Investigating Airline Loyalty Programs (Short Summary Show)

Today, “Let’s Talk Loyalty” meets airline industry thought-leader ⁠Mark Ross-Smith,⁠ CEO at ⁠Loyalty Status Co⁠.  Listen in to hear Tom Peace summarise Mark’s key insights on global airline loyalty programmes. Tom’s highlights include airline programs role, positioning, and potential for greater profits.  It’s a fascinating discussion about innovative ideas to drive customer loyalty and how brands […]

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Gen Z love of sports betting is the gateway to Casino Gaming

How to drive engagement with Gen Z in the casino For Millennials and Gen Z consumers, Boxing, Horse Racing and Casino Gambling have been teetering on the cusp of the perception of being “your grandfather’s sports.” The connection point with fighting sports has transcended the glory days of Muhammed Ali and Sugar Ray Leonard and […]

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