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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Freddie Mac was more aggressive than its counterpart for much of the past year but March activity establishes that there's a different trend at play in 2026.
May 7
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Life insurers' borrowings from the Federal Home Loan banks has increased in recent years, raising concerns about opaque, private credit investments and how it intersects with the Federal Home Loan banks' housing mission.
May 7
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Pam Klein is the SVP and GM of Zelis' member engagement and transparency business, which helps payers meet the needs of their members. Previously, she led Network Analytics at Zelis to help payers optimize their provider networks through analytical software and Product Management for Zelis' Claims Cost Solutions business unit. Prior to this, she was Chief Marketing Officer at Zelis, overseeing strategic leadership on brand management, product marketing, and internal and external communications.
May 6
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After Dan Allison spent more than 20 years as a wealth management consultant specializing in referrals, the AI agent version of him will coach financial advisors through WealthReach's new Multiply tool.
May 6
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As gas prices surge, small businesses — particularly in agriculture and transportation — have struggled to keep up. For banks, this has brought a combination of short-term benefits and long-term concerns.
May 6
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The neobank reported a 25% year-over-year increase in revenue for the quarter ended March 31, with active users jumping 19% to 10.2 million. The company also raised its full-year 2026 guidance and authorized a $200 million share repurchase program.
May 6
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The newly opened bank founded by big tech executives reached the deposit milestone within its first quarter of operations, according to a recent call report.
May 6
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A rule change requiring trial modifications before other loss-mitigation options is creating workflow and liquidity challenges, especially for smaller servicers without deep resources.
May 6
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Luke Frye, CPA, is the Accountant in Residence at Canopy, where he brings a background in accounting tech startups and private practice to help firms build smarter, more scalable businesses. After growing his own bootstrapped firm to $500K ARR and helping platforms like Bench and Pilot reach thousands of clients; Luke now focuses on one mission: helping firms add $10 million in collective revenue this year. He bridges modern software and firm operations so practitioners can reclaim their time and build firms that are not just profitable, but truly valuable.
May 6
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Banks are mixed in their adoption of buy now/pay later and installment lending, according to American Banker research. Those that offer or are planning to offer it say that the primary motivating factor is to stay competitive.
May 6
