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Mangopay Research: 85% of UK Payment Firms Still Rely on Manual Reconciliation Despite AI Hype
News

Mangopay Research: 85% of UK Payment Firms Still Rely on Manual Reconciliation Despite AI Hype

Global payments infrastructure company Mangopay has revealed a striking gap between industry rhetoric and reality: despite years of investment in AI and digital transformation, the majority of UK businesses processing high volumes of transactions remain stuck in manual, fragmented, and low-visibility payment operations.

UK’s Top Finance Leaders Sound the Alarm: Manual Payment Processes Are Costing Businesses Their Competitive Edge
Fintech & Ecommerce

UK’s Top Finance Leaders Sound the Alarm: Manual Payment Processes Are Costing Businesses Their Competitive Edge

Britain’s CFOs are waking up to a payments crisis hiding in plain sight. New research from global corporate payments company Corpay has exposed a striking contradiction at the heart of UK finance: the people responsible for managing billions in corporate spend know their processes are broken and they know rivals are already pulling ahead.

10 Crypto Stories in 1 Digest: Market Moves, New Deals & Big Surprises
News

10 Crypto Stories in 1 Digest: Market Moves, New Deals & Big Surprises

New crypto wallets, stablecoin integrations, major industry investments, tax evasion, crypto scams and endorsement scandals – all these and more can be found in this brief crypto news digest.

U.S. Small Business Sales Hold Steady in March as Consumers Spend More Per Visit
Finance & Economics

U.S. Small Business Sales Hold Steady in March as Consumers Spend More Per Visit

American small businesses closed out the first quarter on solid ground, with sales rising 1.3% year over year in March despite consumers trimming the number of trips they made and spending more deliberately when they did show up, according to new data from Fiserv.

Research Shows South African Travelers Book More When They Can Pay Their Flexible Way
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Research Shows South African Travelers Book More When They Can Pay Their Flexible Way

The best travel deal in the world might still lose the ground if accompanied by a clunky checkout. New research shows that flexible payment options like BNPL, digital wallets, or mobile money are quietly becoming one of the travel industry’s most effective sales tools.

Engagement Spending Reality Check: Most Couples Propose at Home and Over Half Spend Under £500 on Rings
Articles

Engagement Spending Reality Check: Most Couples Propose at Home and Over Half Spend Under £500 on Rings

Despite the traditional focus on winter as “proposal season,” new data suggests engagement planning and spending picks up significantly in spring. Search volumes for jewellers rise by 38% in April, indicating increased consumer intent ahead of summer engagements.

AI in Fintech News Digest: From Real-Time Payments to a $5 Trillion Agentic Economy
Science & Technology

AI in Fintech News Digest: From Real-Time Payments to a $5 Trillion Agentic Economy

This week’s AI developments make one thing clear: artificial intelligence is moving deeper into the mechanics of finance, shaping how payments are approved, how trades are executed, and how financial systems are built behind the scenes.

The Fraudster in the Mirror: Why Your Biggest Threat Might Be Your Own Customer
Science & Technology

The Fraudster in the Mirror: Why Your Biggest Threat Might Be Your Own Customer

A major new cybercrime report confirms what fraud teams have quietly suspected for years and adds a fresh warning about AI-powered imposters that are getting uncomfortably good at being human.

Digital Commerce Split: Older Consumers Dominate U.S. Online Spending While Emerging Markets Are Driven by Younger Buyers
News

Digital Commerce Split: Older Consumers Dominate U.S. Online Spending While Emerging Markets Are Driven by Younger Buyers

New data from EBANX and World Data Lab highlights a clear divide in global e-commerce demographics, with the United States showing a mature, older consumer base, while emerging markets are led by younger shoppers under 30. The findings point to contrasting growth patterns in digital payments, consumer spending, and online retail adoption across regions.

LSEG Study Reveals Emotional and Financial Impacts of Global Fraud
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LSEG Study Reveals Emotional and Financial Impacts of Global Fraud

A new global study from LSEG Risk Intelligence highlights that the consequences of financial fraud extend well beyond monetary loss into the psychological impact realm, reshaping how people think, behave, and trust in an increasingly digital but still emotional world.

APAC Crypto Adoption Skyrockets While India and U.S. Still Top the Ranks, Finds Recent Study
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APAC Crypto Adoption Skyrockets While India and U.S. Still Top the Ranks, Finds Recent Study

Global cryptocurrency adoption is accelerating faster than ever in 2026, with new data showing a dramatic surge in usage across Asia-Pacific (APAC), while India and the United States continue to lead the world in overall adoption, according to recent crypto adoption statistics 2026 compiled from industry data and highlighted by NFTPlazas.

Travel Money Trends: Travelex Report Reveals 69% Still Rely on Cash Overseas
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Travel Money Trends: Travelex Report Reveals 69% Still Rely on Cash Overseas

Cash remains the preferred payment method for most international travellers, according to a new report from leading foreign exchange provider Travelex, which highlights evolving global travel money habits.

Global Digital Wallet Usage Hits Tipping Point as Market Heads Toward $55 Trillion
Fintech & Ecommerce

Global Digital Wallet Usage Hits Tipping Point as Market Heads Toward $55 Trillion

Digital wallets are becoming the backbone of the global financial system. With 4.5 billion users today and projections pointing to 6 billion by 2029, the digital wallet market is entering a new phase of scale and influence.

Fraud Rising in Auto Finance as Lenders Question Effectiveness of AI Tools
News

Fraud Rising in Auto Finance as Lenders Question Effectiveness of AI Tools

Fraud risks in the auto lending industry are increasing, but many lenders say they remain uncertain whether current artificial intelligence (AI) tools can effectively detect increasingly sophisticated threats.

Scam Fears Are Causing Millions of Australians to Ignore Real Bank Alerts, Creating New Risks
News

Scam Fears Are Causing Millions of Australians to Ignore Real Bank Alerts, Creating New Risks

New research reveals a troubling side effect of Australia’s anti-scam education push: 2.4 million people are now too cautious to act on legitimate banking messages.