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port for Compelling Evidence 3.0, pre-dispute tools Flexible finance redefining checkout experience
like RDR and CDRN, and real-time portfolio monitor-
ing. Organizations unprepared for VAMP enforcement, A new report from Lloyds Merchant Services shows
which began Oct. 1, 2025, risk costly penalties, revenue strong and rising consumer demand for payment flex-
loss and strained customer experience. ibility, with 61 percent of shoppers surveyed saying
they are more likely to buy from retailers offering buy
RESEARCH now, pay later, and 63 percent saying the same for POS
finance. Half of consumers are now comfortable using
BNPL for purchases between £100 and £500 ($131 and
Fletcher Group finds women CMOs $657), indicating the model has moved beyond low-
redefining fintech leadership value spending. Cash-flow management is the top rea-
son people choose installment options, and 37 percent
A new report from The Fletcher Group indicates that of respondents said they would be more likely to use
women CMOs in fintech are playing a far more strategic them if offered by their bank. Retailers in the study
role than previously, with 91 percent of participants are responding: 98 percent said flexible finance is now
queried saying their responsibilities have expanded important to growth, and those already offering BNPL
beyond traditional marketing. All surveyed CMOs now reported higher order values and repeat business. With
work directly with sales, 80 percent help shape business BNPL regulation coming to the UK in July of 2026,
strategy and customer success, and 70 percent influence Lloyds said responsible embedded lending will be key
product decisions. The report spotlights three major to meeting demand while protecting customers.
shifts: growing pressure to prove marketing's revenue
impact, full adoption of AI tools for everything from Overconfidence puts supply chain security at risk
content to data analysis, and rising marketing budgets
heading into 2026. While CMOs are increasingly seen New research from NCC Group revealed a gap between
as growth leaders, opinions remain divided on whether confidence and reality in supply chain cybersecurity.
they are being positioned for future CEO roles, research- Although 94 percent of businesses believe in their ability
ers found. to respond to a supply chain attack, 45 percent expe-
rienced one in the past year and nearly half of those
incidents halted operations. Despite this, 92 percent trust
COMPANY suppliers to follow cybersecurity best practices, even
PROFILE Get the right though only 34 percent regularly assess supplier risk,
Company Name and just 34 percent have full visibility into their sup-
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Position
Phone Number warned that overconfidence is leaving organizations
Email Address about your exposed, noting that recent attacks have disrupted hos-
Website
Company’s story: business with a pitals, airlines, retailers and manufacturers. The report

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing also found rising concern about AI-driven cyber risk
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dolore magna aliqua. Green Sheet and increased regulatory pressure and urged businesses
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ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo conse- to replace assumptions with verified controls before dis-
quat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit. Company profile! ruption escalates.
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Your mission Finix, Interac Debit integrate
Your skills and expetise Finix integrated Interac Debit into its payments plat-
We’ll tell the world form, enabling Canadian merchants to accept in-store
Why your company matters debit transactions alongside online payments for the first
Take steps now to time through Finix. The move marks a key step in the
Enhance your visibility company's Canadian expansion and supports small and
Boost your credibility midsize businesses that rely on in-person sales, Finix
Gain industry recognition stated. By adding Interac, Canada's leading debit net-
Unlock networking opportunities work, Finix now gives merchants greater payment flex-
Stir investor interest ibility while removing the need for multiple providers
or fragmented setups. Finix CEO Richie Serna said the
Don’t delay! goal is to eliminate payment complexity so businesses
Contact Rick Aston today at can focus on growth.
707-284-1693 or rick@greensheet.com
Glenn Wolff, Interac group head & chief client officer,
said the partnership supports Canada's shift toward
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