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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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  • President Donald Trump and his family have taken a interest in just about every corner of the crypto industry.

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    The World Liberty Financial website
  • Federal Reserve Board member Christopher Waller said he would not be deterred from classifying inflation as "transitory" despite the board's recent experience underestimating inflationary pressures.

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    Christopher Waller
  • Just three months after hailing a positive "sentiment shift" following last November's election, Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon lamented President Trump's trade war and said "the prospect of a recession has increased."

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  • The Buffalo, New York-based bank also said Monday that the commercial real estate lending market has started showing signs of life, but that the renewed competition is crimping its loan growth.

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    M&T Bank
  • Acting Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director Russell Vought also directed that future guidance not use the words "shall," "must," "required" or "requirement" to direct parties outside the federal government, except when restating clear legal mandates. 

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  • Dev Nag is the founder and CEO of QueryPal. He was previously on the founding team at GLMX, one of the largest electronic securities trading platforms in the money markets. He was also CTO and founder at Wavefront (acquired by VMware) and a senior engineer at Google, where he helped develop the back end for all financial processing of Google ad revenue. He previously served as the manager of business operations strategy at PayPal. He also launched eBay's private-label credit line in association with GE Financial. Dev received a dual-degree B.S. in mathematics and B.A. in psychology from Stanford.

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  • Bryan Robertson is a seasoned commercial insurance professional with over 15 years of extensive experience in the industry. As a 5th-generation Central Floridian, he brings a deep connection to the region, understanding the unique challenges and opportunities that businesses face. Throughout his career, Bryan has demonstrated a complex understanding of risk management, coverage negotiations, and client relationship management, helping middle market and larger corporations secure comprehensive insurance solutions tailored to their unique needs. In the fall of 2020, Bryan, along with two partners, acquired Hatcher Insurance.

    Under their leadership, the company has experienced significant growth, expanding from a team of 5 to over 30 employees. This rapid expansion reflects their commitment to excellence and their ability to adapt to the evolving needs of the market. Rooted in the rich family heritage of Central Florida business owners, Bryan is committed to contributing to the growth and prosperity of his community through his business.

    Bryan is recognized for his leadership and mentorship abilities, having led teams to achieve record industry new business growth. Leading to recognition by the Orlando Business Journals' class of 2022 – Top 40 under 40.

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    Bryan Robertson
  • The U.K. challenger bank's Engine tech unit has registered in Delaware and will soon begin hiring a small staff on the East Coast. It faces the stiff challenges all new core banking software providers face in this country.

    April 14
    Starling Bank icon on a smartphone
  • A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit narrowed a lower court's injunction barring the termination of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau employees but maintained restrictions on mass firings.

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    Russell Vought
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