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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Nasdaq announced its partnership with the crypto exchange as part of an initiative for 24/7 trading that is pending regulatory approval from the SEC.
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The Beaver State is poised to opt out of a federal law that poked a hole in its interest rate cap, joining a growing list of states to reassert their authority over consumer loan rates.
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Midland States Bancorp had struggled in 2025 with accounting-related issues and bottom-line losses.
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The London-based neobank plans to invest $500 million in the U.S. over the next few years amid stiff competition from fintechs, other neobanks and legacy banks.
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In the highest-priced housing markets, some buyers see adjustable-rate mortgages as the only loan they may initially qualify for, Cotality found.
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A House subcommittee debated new legislation to improve bank data sharing and slow down transactions to thwart sophisticated financial scams.
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Michael He is a Senior Director at Simon-Kucher, where he is focused on helping insurance and Insurtech companies accelerate growth by refining their pricing, sales, and go-to-market strategies. With over 17 years of experience spanning financial institutions, insurance, and technology, he is a strategic leader in AI/ML transformation, sales, data, and pricing. Michael guides clients through industry shifts, helping them harness data-driven insights to make smarter, more strategic decisions. His expertise lies in translating complex analytics into actionable strategies that drive sustainable profitability and competitive advantage. Michael holds both an undergraduate degree in Economics and Computer Science, as well as an MBA in Corporate Finance and Accounting from the University of Rochester.
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