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Wells Fargo Retail Banking Executive Lisa Stevens to Depart - WSJ
The departure of Wells Fargo’s retail lead could signal a strategic shift for one of the nation’s largest providers of merchant financing programs.
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Snap Finance: Matt Hawkins' founder story - Utah Business
A look at the origins of Snap Finance highlights the massive retail opportunity in serving credit-challenged consumers through lease-to-own models.
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Expanded auto repair financing options gain traction - Automotive News
New auto repair financing tools are helping service centers close more deals as vehicle owners struggle with rising maintenance costs.
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Rent-A-Center agrees to acquire Acima Holdings for $1.27 billion cash - Furniture Today
Rent-A-Center’s $1.27B deal to buy Acima signals a new era of dominance in virtual lease-to-own options for furniture retailers.
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LendingClub becomes first fintech to buy a US regulated bank - FinTech Futures
LendingClub’s acquisition of Radius Bank creates a more stable, lower-cost financing partner for merchants and their customers.
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Deluxe agrees $625m acquisition of payment processor Celero
Checkbook giant Deluxe acquires Celero Commerce for $625 million to bolster merchant payment and financing capabilities for small businesses.
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Nordic Capital acquires Liberis to merge with Qred to create SMB finance platform
Nordic Capital merges Liberis and Qred to scale embedded finance solutions for small business operators.
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Big Deals, Big Consequences: How some deals went very wrong
A cautionary tale of how a single dealership's collapse triggered a $40 million lender bankruptcy and industry-wide fallout.
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Bed Bath & Beyond to acquire real estate platform for $53M
Bed Bath & Beyond moves upstream into home financing and real estate to capture consumers at the start of the home-buying journey.
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Santander-Webster deal gets OCC approval
Santander's acquisition of Webster Bank gains regulatory steam, signaling a potential shift in the consumer lending landscape.
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Deluxe makes $625M acquisition
Deluxe pivots toward a digital-first future by acquiring payments processor Celero for $625 million.
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Lenders ramp up scam defenses to confront elder fraud
Lenders are increasing scrutiny and fraud detection for senior citizens, potentially adding friction to high-ticket point-of-sale financing.
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Three regional banks, three different layers of the financial stack
See how Citizens, Truist, and KeyBank are evolving to power the next generation of merchant-led consumer financing and embedded credit.
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Mollie commits €350 million to European expansion
Mollie goes all-in on Europe with a €350 million expansion, offering retailers easier access to cross-border payments and merchant capital.
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JPMorgan, BofA, others challenge the BNPL space
Big banks like Chase and BofA are launching installment payment tools to challenge BNPL giants like Affirm and Klarna.
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PayPal winds down venture unit
PayPal shutters its VC arm to focus on core checkout and Buy Now, Pay Later features for merchants.
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Santander Gets OCC Nod to Fold In Webster Bank
Santander’s acquisition of Webster Bank nears completion, signaling a potential expansion of consumer financing resources for retailers.
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PayPal Weighs Shutdown of Venture Capital Arm in Corporate Overhaul
PayPal scales back venture capital investments to prioritize core payment products and consumer financing tools.
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PayPal's shake-up reaches its investment unit
PayPal evaluates its venture capital arm as the company pivots to focus on core payment processing and merchant credit profitability.
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Karta Raises $140 Million for Credit-Invisible Travelers’ Card
Karta secures $140M to expand credit access for 'invisible' consumers through alternative data and lifestyle-focused financing.
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Santander scores OCC approval on pending Webster acquisition
Santander's acquisition of Webster Financial’s equipment unit gets a green light from the OCC, signaling further consolidation in the lending space.
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CarMax Revenues Climb as CEO Calls for Digital Tune-Up
CarMax hits $8B in revenue as it prioritizes digital-first financing tools to combat high interest rates and drive sales.
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Banks bring BNPL rivalry
Traditional banks are challenging fintech giants by launching their own BNPL tools, offering retailers more stable and trusted financing options.
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UAE grants Revolut two full payments licences
Global fintech giant Revolut secures UAE licenses, signaling a major expansion of digital payment and financing competition in the Middle East.
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Barclays to buy kid-focused financial literacy app GoHenry
Barclays acquires GoHenry’s EU business, signaling a move by major lenders to capture Gen Z and Gen Alpha consumers through early financial literacy tools.
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Zilch appoints Microsoft Emea chief Clare Barclay to board
Zilch adds Microsoft EMEA chief Clare Barclay to its board, signaling a massive push into AI-driven consumer financing and future market expansion.
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Klarna embeds in Bolt mobility app
Klarna moves into ride-hailing through a Bolt partnership, signaling the expansion of BNPL into daily transportation and delivery services.
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How Revolut is building an international "super app of finance"
Fintech giant Revolut targets global 'super app' status, merging lending, payments, and loyalty into a single customer experience.
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Jury awards former Ameris employee $80 million in termination suit
A massive $80M judgment against Ameris Bank over the termination of its equipment-finance chief may signal shifts for the merchant lender.
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Bank of America's latest anti-fraud weapon: the 'scaminar'
Bank of America launches in-person 'scaminars' to rebuild consumer trust and combat high-tech financial fraud at the branch level.
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Fiserv’s new CEO retains team
Fiserv secures its leadership team, signaling a period of strategic stability for Clover users and merchant payment processing.
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Neobank Current raises $80 million, reports growth
Digital bank Current secures $80M in funding and nears profitability, signaling a stable future for fintech-driven consumer spending.
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Amex digs deeper into restaurants by buying TheFork
Amex's $700M acquisition of TheFork shows lenders are trying to capture your customers before they even reach the point of sale.
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Nuvei confirms $2.75bn Payoneer acquisition
Nuvei’s acquisition of Payoneer promises a more streamlined, global checkout experience for high-ticket retailers and cross-border merchants.
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What Nuvei can get for its $2.75 billion Payoneer acquisition
Nuvei’s $2.75 billion deal to buy Payoneer creates a global payments powerhouse, streamlining cross-border transactions and financing for merchants.
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Fiserv replaces outgoing CEO Lyons with Takis Georgakopoulos
Former JP Morgan payments chief takes the helm at Fiserv, signaling a push for more integrated merchant financing and point-of-sale technology.
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What Michael Lyons' surprise departure means for Fiserv
Fiserv names new CEO with deep payments expertise, signaling a push for more integrated merchant financing and checkout tech.
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Nuvei to buy Payoneer for $2.75B
Nuvei’s $2.75 billion acquisition of Payoneer aims to simplify global commerce and cross-border payment flows for merchants.
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Nuvei to buy Payoneer for $2.75B
Nuvei’s $2.75 billion acquisition of Payoneer aims to simplify international sales and payouts for global retailers.
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Fiserv CEO exits after rocky year
Fiserv names former Clover leader as CEO, signaling a shift toward more integrated merchant technology and point-of-sale financing tools.
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Truist taps Fiserv chief Lyons as next CEO
Truist names fintech veteran Mike Lyons as CEO, signaling a push for modernized digital lending and merchant payment technology.
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This Week in Consumer Financing: AI Lowers Delinquency as Lenders Rebrand
AI-driven underwriting cuts losses in auto and home improvement, while major players like LendingClub and Splitit undergo massive structural shifts.
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APP fraud back on the rise as crooks stole £1.3bn in 2025 - UK Finance
New data shows a sharp rise in payment fraud, totaling £1.3bn in losses and threatening to add friction to the digital checkout experience.
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Current raises $80m
Current secures $80M in Series E funding, signaling a stable and growing market for mobile-first consumer financial tools and credit access.
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Fintech startup Upgrade valued at $7.3 billion in new funding round - CNBC
Fintech lender Upgrade hits a $7.3B valuation, signaling a shift toward installment-based credit models for mainstream consumers.
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Executive shuffle: Notable industry changes in 2022 - Tire Business
Strategic leadership changes at Okinus Credit Solutions may signal new directions for tire retail financing programs.
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By 'virtualizing' rent-to-own purchases, Utah's Progressive Leasing is leading its field and makes more than $1 billion a year - The Salt Lake Tribune
Progressive Leasing proves the massive merchant value of 'no-credit-needed' digital financing with over $1 billion in annual revenue.
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Progressive Leasing Expands With New Headquarters' Groundbreaking - PR Newswire
A major expansion for Progressive Leasing signals long-term stability and increased support resources for Lease-to-Own merchant partners.
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Lease-to-Own Firm FlexShopper Files Bankruptcy After Firing CEO - Bloomberg.com
Lease-to-own provider FlexShopper enters Chapter 11; retailers should audit their secondary financing stacks to avoid service disruptions.
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Snap reports growing demand for retail finance - Furniture News
Snap Finance reports a surge in retail financing demand, highlighting a massive opportunity for furniture retailers to capture credit-challenged shoppers.
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Wells Fargo to end sales goals for retail bankers - CNBC
Wells Fargo shifts from sales quotas to service metrics, signaling a cultural change that could impact how your customers manage their credit and financing.
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Wells Fargo reveals the latest on how its retail banking business is doing - CNBC
Wells Fargo is tightening its grip on consumer credit, signaling that retailers should prepare for more cautious lending and stricter approval bars.
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Splitit Goes Private, Motive Partners Acquires Controling Stake - Finovate
Splitit secures its future with a $50M investment and a move to private ownership, promising more stability for merchant partners.
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Splitit Names Fiserv Exec Nandan Sheth as CEO - PYMNTS.com
Splitit signals a push into enterprise-level retail partnerships with the appointment of payments veteran Nandan Sheth as CEO.
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Amazon, Walmart and Target Clash in June Sales Events
Major retailers shift peak summer sales to June, putting the spotlight on point-of-sale financing as a tool to capture early-season spend.
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Sleep Number files for bankruptcy, inks merger deal
Sleep Number's bankruptcy marks a major shift in the bedding industry, signaling a need for retailers to fortify their financing and sales strategies.
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Barclays to acquire GoHenry, expand youth financial education offering in UK
Barclays acquires youth fintech GoHenry, signaling a long-term play for the next generation of digital-first consumers.
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Canada's Koho hits unicorn status and targets banking license
Canadian fintech Koho secures $130M to chase a federal banking license, signaling a shift toward more stable and diverse consumer credit options.
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JPMorgan, Barclays, Fifth Third’s Tricolor suit dismissed
A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit claiming major banks missed a massive 'double-pledging' fraud scheme by an auto lender.
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How a Nuvei-Payoneer merger would build business
A Nuvei and Payoneer merger could simplify the merchant tech stack by combining B2B payments with consumer-facing checkout tools.
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Satispay targets €120 million financial raise
Italian fintech unicorn Satispay eyes €120M raise, signaling a push for lower-cost payment alternatives for European retailers.
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Pagaya sues Klarna over alleged trade secret misappropriation
A major lawsuit between Pagaya and Klarna highlights the high-stakes battle over AI underwriting technology in the BNPL sector.
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Pagaya sues Klarna over alleged trade secret misappropriation
A new lawsuit claims Klarna misappropriated AI underwriting technology to boost its internal capabilities, signaling friction in the BNPL industry.
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Figure to buy AI-powered real estate lending platform Kiavi
Figure’s acquisition of Kiavi combines AI-driven technology with home equity lending to speed up financing for residential property projects.
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Housing Advocates Call on Congress to Address Affordable Housing
Housing pros lobby Congress for affordability measures that could unlock new demand for home renovation and financing.
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Bolt loses leaders
Executive departures at checkout provider Bolt signal a strategic shift toward AI, potentially impacting merchant support and platform roadmaps.
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Adyen taps North America chief
Adyen appoints new North America head, signaling a push for more competitive merchant payment and integrated financing tools across the U.S.
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Home-Improvement Financing Volumes Hold Steady Despite Rate Pressure
HVAC and roofing financing volumes remain resilient against high rates.
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Jewelry Financing Surges Into Engagement Season
Engagement-season financing applications up double digits year over year.
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Power Home Remodeling Expands to Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina
A dominant force in exterior remodeling brings its high-volume, financing-first sales model to the North Carolina market.
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Tutoring Financing Programs Expand Ahead of Back-to-School
Test-prep and tutoring providers add financing partners ahead of fall enrollment.
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Franchise and Dealer Opportunities 2026: Opportunities to Grow and Specialize
Specialized home improvement franchises are leveraging integrated financing to drive 2026 growth, pressuring independents to modernize their lending tech.
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Elective Medical Financing Sees Renewed Demand
Cosmetic, dental, and vision financing applications climbing.
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Affirm Targets Card Networks With Broader Payments Push
Affirm eyes credit card dominance by pivoting from a niche checkout tool to a full-scale daily payment network.