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Mastercard, Accion Offer MSMEs Funds, Technology

PYMNTS

The partnership between Mastercard and Accion aims to introduce digital technology, services and training to assist high-potential microbusinesses boost revenues and achieve greater financial security. And, without automated tools to accurately record business interactions, store owners struggle to build a credit history.

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Technology: SME Friend And Foe

PYMNTS

Technology has the power to help a business rise up from the competition. Small businesses, too, have an appetite for technology. This week, in our B2B Data Digest, PYMNTS examines how technology is both making life easier and harder for small business owners throughout the globe. 78% of U.S.

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Emergent Technology Invests In Trust Stamp To Verify Identities

PYMNTS

Emergent Technology, the blockchain technology company, announced on Tuesday (Sept. In a press release , Emergent Technology said T Stamp, which is known as Trust Stamp, makes artificial intelligence and biometric hashing technology for the purpose of verifying identities.

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Tapping Mobile Technology To Expand Health Care Access

PYMNTS

The impact of being underbanked extends beyond being left out of the financial system. So here’s an example of where we’ve taken mobile payments, digital technology, and kiosk technology, and brought it to a place where people haven’t seen a health care provider ever.

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Ep 32: Operating IN and ON the Business

CFO Thought Leader

Emphasizing simplification, strategic focus, and leveraging both human insight and technology, Marc Suidan of The Beachbody Company, Emma Brown of Medius and David Freeman of Starburst share their experiences in cutting costs, enhancing digital experiences, and repositioning product offerings as key strategies for revival and expansion.

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3 Ways to Improve Your Company’s Financial Management Right Now

Beacon CFO Plus

A robust cash flow management strategy is essential for meeting short-term obligations, investing in growth opportunities, and maintaining financial resilience. Invest in financial technology (fintech) solutions. Leverage technology to streamline financial processes and enhance efficiency.

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Plaid Technologies Scores $44M Off Goldman Sachs-Led Round

PYMNTS

The week is getting off on just the right foot for the folks over at Plaid Technologies, who are announcing $44 million in new funding. Plaid Technologies announced Monday (June 20) that it had secured $44 million in funding courtesy of a round led by Goldman Sachs Investment Partners.