Peru’s Instant Payment System Will Rely on India’s UPI
Peru plans to implement a real-time digital payments system based on India’s UPI sometime next year. Notably, Peru chose not to model its system after Pix, the highly successful payment platform adopted by neighboring Brazil. That choice may have less to do with South American politics or financial strategy and more to do with India’s […]
Mastercard Expands Agentic Commerce Efforts to UAE
The launch of agentic commerce platforms like Mastercard’s Agent Pay represents a new phase in how artificial intelligence is integrated into the shopping experience. Still, agentic commerce is far from ubiquitous, and Mastercard is now moving forward with plans to pilot Agent Pay in the UAE. These platforms aim to give users an AI agent […]
Why Student Loans Should Be a Touchpoint for Financial Institutions
As fintechs and digital-first banks have entered the industry, many financial institutions have searched for ways to reach new customers and build stronger relationships. Although many consumers have student loans and are concerned about their ability to repay, banks often neglect to address this critical aspect of their customers’ financial lives. In Student-Loan Debt and […]