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Global Survey Finds 80% of Consumers Prefer Identity Verification Measures When Choosing Online Brands

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Wednesday, May 25, 2022
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Where more sensitive personal data is concerned, consumers indicated robust identity verification becomes even more important.

Key Points: 
  • Where more sensitive personal data is concerned, consumers indicated robust identity verification becomes even more important.
  • Despite more consumers demanding digital identity solutions for verification when engaging with companies online, they arent confident that all businesses are doing everything they can to protect their online accounts.
  • Only one-third (34%) of consumers believe that their bank has implemented more online identity verification checks since the pandemic to protect them against online fraud and identity theft.
  • While digital identity solutions are recognized as important in preventing identity-related fraud, consumers have other concerns that these solutions could address.

Global Survey Finds 80% of Consumers Prefer Identity Verification Measures When Choosing Online Brands

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Wednesday, May 25, 2022
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Consumers in Singapore report the highest level of digital identity use (70%), as opposed to in the UK (50%), the U.S. (52%) and Mexico (55%).

Key Points: 
  • Consumers in Singapore report the highest level of digital identity use (70%), as opposed to in the UK (50%), the U.S. (52%) and Mexico (55%).
  • Where more sensitive personal data is concerned, consumers indicated robust identity verification becomes even more important.
  • Despite more consumers demanding digital identity solutions for verification when engaging with companies online, they arent confident that all businesses are doing everything they can to protect their online accounts.
  • Only one-third (34%) of consumers believe that their bank has implemented more online identity verification checks since the pandemic to protect them against online fraud and identity theft.

Price and Ability to Customize Travel Insurance Coverage Drives Highest Consideration Amongst Americans Traveling in 2022

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Thursday, April 21, 2022
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- battleface today released its first annual U.S. Travel Insurance Consideration Report. Conducted by Opinium Research, the new survey found that while 80 percent of Americans intend to travel domestically this year, only three in 10 Americans plan to consider protecting their trip investments by purchasing travel insurance. Respondents cited price and ability to customize coverage options as the top reasons for not considering protecting trip investments.

Key Points: 
  • battleface reveals findings of its first annual U.S. Consumer Consideration Report
    COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- battleface today released its first annual U.S. Travel Insurance Consideration Report.
  • Conducted by Opinium Research, the new survey found that while 80 percent of Americans intend to travel domestically this year, only three in 10 Americans plan to consider protecting their trip investments by purchasing travel insurance.
  • Respondents cited price and ability to customize coverage options as the top reasons for not considering protecting trip investments.
  • As travel industry volatility continues amidstthe ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, battleface has answered consumer calls for individualized products and customization with its industry-first, build-your-own travel insurance plan.

Unified Commerce Presents Growth Opportunity for American Retailers in 2022, Adyen Research Finds

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Wednesday, April 20, 2022
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SAN FRANCISCO, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Research released by Adyen, the global financial technology platform of choice for leading businesses, revealed that unified commerce — connecting online and offline payments systems into one platform — increases growth projections for American retailers by nearly 10%. Conducted in partnership with Opinium LLP, Censuswide, and the Centre for Economic Business Research (Cebr), the report found that despite already experiencing higher growth rates than the global average, 76% of U.S. businesses expect to grow by 20% or more in 2022 — a $4.5 trillion opportunity – but that this increases to 89% for businesses embracing unified commerce.

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Research released by Adyen, the global financial technology platform of choice for leading businesses, revealed that unified commerce connecting online and offline payments systems into one platform increases growth projections for American retailers by nearly 10%.
  • In fact, nearly half (47%) of businesses surveyed said that unified commerce improves customer experience while 46% said it helps increase sales and 44% said it increases customer loyalty.
  • Nearly two thirds (61%) of consumers believe that retailers should deliver the same cross-channel flexibility they provided during the pandemic.
  • With offices around the world, Adyen works with the likes of Facebook, Uber, H&M, eBay, and Microsoft.

eToro Q2 Retail Investor Beat: U.S. investors stay the course despite waning confidence in economy

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Wednesday, April 13, 2022
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HOBOKEN, N.J., April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. investors are feeling less confident in the global and U.S. economies, but are staying the course when it comes to their investment strategy, according to the Q2 Retail Investor Beat from social investing network, eToro,

Key Points: 
  • When it comes to the global economy, 24% of respondents said they feel confident, down from 36% the previous quarter.
  • The situation is fueling higher inflation, greater market uncertainty and decreased confidence in the US and global economies."
  • Fifty five percent of investors think inflation will pose the biggest external risk to their investments over the next three months.
  • eToro US Investment Analyst, Callie Cox, comments: "Investors are doing exactly what they're supposed to in a time of volatility.

Photo Release -- WSFS Bank Study Finds Americans Are Confident About Achieving Their Financial Goals

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Thursday, April 7, 2022
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WILMINGTON, Del., April 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nearly three-quarters of Americans (72%) feel confident they will achieve their financial goals, according to a new WSFS Bank survey.

Key Points: 
  • WILMINGTON, Del., April 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nearly three-quarters of Americans (72%) feel confident they will achieve their financial goals, according to a new WSFS Bank survey.
  • Financial goals vary by each individual, but are vital in forming a roadmap to success, said Dorsey.
  • While the study found that 83% nationwide feel financial products from traditional financial institutions are accessible to them, there are still obstacles to overcome for many respondents.
  • Its primary subsidiary, WSFS Bank, is the oldest and largest locally-managed bank and trust company headquartered in Delaware and the Greater Philadelphia region.

Kubernetes an Achilles Heel in Defense Against Ransomware Attacks

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Wednesday, March 16, 2022
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However, just 33% of organizations who have deployed Kubernetes so far have tools in place to protect against data loss incidents such as ransomware.

Key Points: 
  • However, just 33% of organizations who have deployed Kubernetes so far have tools in place to protect against data loss incidents such as ransomware.
  • But because deployment is so simple, organizations can easily surge ahead faster with their Kubernetes implementation than their Kubernetes protection.
  • Kubernetes has become the Achilles heel in organizations ransomware defense strategies.
  • Furthermore, 61% of organizations expect that future investment in their protection infrastructures will leave them very well prepared for ransomware attacks on Kubernetes environments in the next five years.

Photo Release -- Inflation, Rising Costs for Home Purchases and Rentals Making It Harder for People to Afford Where They Want to Live, WSFS Mortgage Survey Finds

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Monday, March 7, 2022
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Two in five (42%) of both national and regional respondents say higher home prices are preventing them from buying altogether.

Key Points: 
  • Two in five (42%) of both national and regional respondents say higher home prices are preventing them from buying altogether.
  • Transparency is a key factor for homebuyers, as 60% in the region want to know about all their upfront costs, including down payments and closing costs, from their lender.
  • Renters (52%) also desire access to financial help, while older residents are less inclined to want or need assistance programs.
  • This makes having a firm grip on all costs crucial to successfully buying a new home.

Almost half of business leaders believe there aren't enough candidates with a disability despite over 1M disabled people wanting to work

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Thursday, February 3, 2022
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2021 Government figures show that the disability employment gap sits at 28.4%, a decrease year on the year by just 0.7%.

Key Points: 
  • 2021 Government figures show that the disability employment gap sits at 28.4%, a decrease year on the year by just 0.7%.
  • One major factor behind the lack of job candidates with disabilities could be attributed to lack of representation of disability inclusion.
  • It is often a forgotten aspect in the broader business agenda particularly when it comes to business leadership where just 4% of CEOs have a disclosed disability.
  • "We've seen progress in recent years as the biggest business groups across the globe have signed up to disability inclusion commitments through the Valuable 500.

Almost half of business leaders believe there aren't enough candidates with a disability despite over 1M disabled people wanting to work

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Thursday, February 3, 2022
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2021 Government figures show that the disability employment gap sits at 28.4%, a decrease year on the year by just 0.7%.

Key Points: 
  • 2021 Government figures show that the disability employment gap sits at 28.4%, a decrease year on the year by just 0.7%.
  • One major factor behind the lack of job candidates with disabilities could be attributed to lack of representation of disability inclusion.
  • It is often a forgotten aspect in the broader business agenda particularly when it comes to business leadership where just 4% of CEOs have a disclosed disability.
  • "We've seen progress in recent years as the biggest business groups across the globe have signed up to disability inclusion commitments through the Valuable 500.