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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Baton Rouge-based Business First Bancshares would pad its margin as Louisiana's largest state-chartered bank with an all-stock deal for Progressive Bancorp.
July 7
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The volunteer firefighting crew in Kerr County was the target of impersonation scams on the digital payments platform for donations to relief efforts.
July 7
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New research from the Federal Reserve Banks of New York and San Francisco says markets put the odds of zero interest rates lower today than in the recent past, but economic uncertainty raises the potential for drastic cuts in the "medium to long term."
July 7
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The show business-themed restaurant, which benefited from a federal loan near the start of the pandemic, says it now owes millions thanks to the Miami-based bank's "fraud, negligence, and misrepresentations." A BankUnited spokesperson declined to comment.
July 7
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Amy Matsuo is a nationally recognized leader in risk, regulatory, and compliance advisory, currently heading KPMG Regulatory Insights and Compliance Transformation solutions. Her team issues regulatory analysis and insights to over 30,000 client subscribers and supports service professionals across the firm's Audit, Tax and Advisory practices. With more than 25 years of experience in both industry and consulting, she advises large domestic and global clients on navigating dynamic and complex regulatory landscapes.
July 7
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As a Senior Relationship Manager for CannGen, a leading cannabis insurance carrier, Eric Edwards specializes in supporting clients across the evolving THC-infused beverage space. With a background as an insurance broker in the cannabis, hemp, and CBD sectors, he brings deep industry insight and a collaborative approach to helping brokers navigate coverage challenges and place business, enabling insureds to grow with confidence in a complex and highly regulated market.
July 7
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This could be the second year in a row that the market for U.S. bank preferred shares has shrunk, something that hasn't happened since the lenders were replacing obsolete capital after the global financial crisis.
July 7
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Deadly flash flooding in Texas serves as a reminder of the tactics scammers and fraudsters use against both victims and charitable onlookers.
July 7
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Following deadly flash floods in Texas, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency allowed national banks to close branches for safety.
July 7
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David Rogstad, Chief Banking Officer, Starion Bank, speaks with Chana R. Schoenberger, Editor-in-Chief of American Banker, about the project that won the award in the Embedded Finance category.
