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February 28, 2020

COVID-19

Coronavirus, Olympics And What’s Next For Sporting Events Worldwide

That the COVID-19 virus is taking a bite out of global commerce is undeniable at this point. But will things get bad enough to put the Olympics on hold? Anbritt Stengele, founder and president of Sports Traveler tells PYMNTS that it’s unlikely. Here’s why she says that “bucket list” events like the Olympics can be immune to these types of global concerns.

 

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PYMNTS Masterclass Video

Fiserv: Connected Commerce’s Age-Old Roots — And New Marketplace Frontiers

Connected commerce goes back to days of old, when merchants, from butchers to farmers, gathered in the same marketplace in adjacent stalls. In the digital age, connected commerce is about breaking down the barriers between devices and platforms to create a unified consumer experience. In a new Masterclass video with Karen Webster, Fiserv’s Head of Global Digital Commerce Nandan Sheth discusses how merchants are using tech and connected devices to break down the barriers between the physical and digital retail worlds.

 

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Auto Insurance

Metromile CEO: Why Auto Insurance Is Ready For A Digital Lane Change

Car insurance even predates Henry Ford, yet a truly disruptive auto insurance provider hasn’t emerged in more than a century. Metromile CEO Dan Preston tells Karen Webster how his metered-model company is looking to disrupt the $288B auto insurance industry with smart tech, a new business model and a data-driven strategy.

 

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IPO

Why DoorDash Is Eyeing An IPO

DoorDash has filed documents with the SEC that pave the way for an initial public offering (IPO). If it comes to pass — and it’s a big if — the food delivery company faces hugely volatile markets littered with busted IPOs. If no IPO, will a merger beckon in an industry awash in red ink (and dwindling VC enthusiasm)? Here’s our take on the “why now” behind it all.

 

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Digital-First Banking Tracker™

BBVA’s Four-Step Guide To Digital-First Transformations

Transitioning to a digital-first banking system has numerous benefits, but making sure customer-facing and back-end operations are working in parallel is just one of the obstacles banks face when doing so. In this month’s Digital-First Banking Tracker, BBVA USA’s Head of Retail Banking Murat Çağrı Süzer details the bank’s four-step digital overhaul that helped get its digital transformation teams working in tandem.

 

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