PayThink 2018 Direct Page

PayThink is focused on the rapidly changing, inter-connected markets of debit, credit, mobile, prepaid and digital payments. As the payments industry strives for faster innovation to launch new products ahead of competitors, PayThink provides insight from market participants and innovators leading the way. PayThink is designed for executives looking to stay relevant in the ever-changing payments ecosystem by finding and honing their competitive edge.

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  • Many of the attack vectors, including ransomware and phishing, will likely continue to plague the industry through 2024.

    January 8
    woman finding computer getting virus attack
  • Shaun Ertischek, chief compliance officer & general counsel, Cascade Receivables Management.

    January 8
  • The company is poised to report quarterly earnings this week that are expected to reveal revenue growth at seven times the average pace of its peers.  

    January 8
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  • The president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas and former manager of the central bank's open market account said a slower approach to balance sheet reduction may be warranted sooner rather than later.

    January 8
    Lorie Logan
  • Bank technologists and fintech leaders who are bringing fresh ideas to life will be considered for this annual award.

    January 8
  • Fintech founders and leaders and those who help them can qualify for this second annual award program.

    January 8
  • BlackRock, Ark and several other prospective issuers of exchange-traded funds investing directly in bitcoin in the U.S. filed amended forms for their applications with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

    January 8
    Bitcoins
  • The majority of those affected are in support functions, reflecting the removal of management layers and improved technology and automation capabilities, the company says.

    January 8
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  • ​Ron possesses over three decades of experience in the global financial services and technology industries. He currently serves as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Wall Street Blockchain Alliance, the world's leading non-profit trade association promoting the comprehensive adoption of blockchain technology and cryptoassets across global markets.

    Prior to this, Ron served as Chief Executive Officer of DerivaTrust Technologies, a pioneering software and technology firm for financial market participants.

    Ron is the editor and contributing author of the book "Blockchain in Financial Markets and Beyond: Challenges and Applications", published Risk Books, as well as contributing author to "Blockchain & Cryptocurrency Regulation 2019-2022", published annually by Global Legal Insights. He was named to the Top 100 Most Influential People in the Accounting Industry by Accounting Today in 2018 and is the Lead Author for the ISACA Blockchain Framework as well as a member of the ISACA Emerging Technology Advisory Group.

    He is a frequent guest of major media outlets, including Bloomberg Radio, and is a sought-after speaker and writer regarding financial technology and innovation. Ron also serves as an advisor to multiple startups and corporations focused on fintech innovation and blockchain technology.

    January 8
    Ron Quaranta
  • Banks need to mount an aggressive legal response to the onslaught of intrusive new rules being promulgated by their prudential regulators.

    January 8
    Kenneth H. Thomas
    K.H. Thomas Associates