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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Gaurav Shahi is a seasoned technology leader with deep expertise in AI, data, and digital transformation. As Managing Director – AI, Data & Alliances at Brillio, he leads the strategic adoption of Generative AI and advanced data solutions across industries, helping clients unlock tangible business value through innovative platforms.
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Cole Hallman is the founder of Citizens Life Group and an advisor at Asset Life Settlements, a licensed life settlement brokerage bound by fiduciary obligation to act in the seller's best interest. He is a licensed viatical settlement broker.
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Citi payments exec Driss Temsamani said there's more work needed to bridge gaps to enable artificial intelligence to work broadly for payments and finance.
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On Thursday, Citi will hold its first investor day in four years. The megabank, which has undergone substantial change under CEO Jane Fraser, is expected to share its strategy for driving higher profitability, deploying AI and ramping up shareholder returns.
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In addition to 10 new AI agents for financial services, the company announced partnerships with software and data providers FIS, Microsoft, Verisk, Third Bridge, Fiscal AI, D&B, Experian, GLG, Guidepoint and IBISWorld.
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The pilot program offers rates better than Coinbase, Robinhood and Charles Schwab and will be rolled out to all of Morgan Stanley's 8.6 million E-Trade users later this year.
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Evaluating private equity performance is notoriously difficult due to lack of transparency. Asking these 3 questions makes it easier for financial advisors.
May 6
HarbourVest Partners -
Fincen just proposed the most significant reform to AML compliance in a generation, but its reporting forms are still broken. A handful of key changes would meaningfully reduce compliance burden without reducing investigative value.
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Market mavens love to wax poetic about the so-called resilient consumer, but the reality is consumer spending is largely underwritten with credit, so it makes sense to keep an eye on credit trends.
May 6
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Public comments on the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency's GENIUS Act implementing regulations highlighted the rift between banks and crypto firms over the permissibility of yield on stablecoin holdings, an issue that has stalled crypto market structure legislation for months.
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