Payments
- Microsoft launched an Xbox Mastercard last week exclusively for US users enrolled in the Xbox Insider program.
- But, Xbox could have done better by adding newer options to the card in terms of the application process, accessibility, and loyalty points.
Sara Khairi | September 26, 2023
Green Finance
- Consumer products actively contribute to climate change, and ecommerce companies are playing their own role in worsening the climate.
- Klarna isn't turning a blind eye to its corporate responsibilities, encouraging conscious buying which underscores its efforts to combat climate change.
Rabab Ahsan | September 26, 2023
10-Q,
Member Exclusive
- Citizens Pay's Christine Roberts shares insights on how Citizens Pay has evolved since its inception and if it has an edge over fintech BNPL lenders.
- In other news, Arm and Instacart IPOs could be meaningful for Goldman Sachs to open new doors of revenue and IPO fees for the Wall Street firm.
Sara Khairi | September 25, 2023
Podcasts
- A BMO survey found that 64% of Americans are delaying homebuying due to concerns about mortgage rates.
- Tom Parrish, managing director of consumer lending product management at BMO, joins us on the podcast to talk about home buying, financing, and general market trends.
Zachary Miller | September 25, 2023
Financial Education
- 3 out of 4 teachers in the country report that students rarely or never learn about personal finance.
- Greenlight and Marketplace's Million Bazillion podcast are touring the US with a game show that will teach middle schoolers about personal finance.
Rabab Ahsan | September 22, 2023