PayThink 2018 Direct Page

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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  • M&A

    After rapid changes in U.S. trade policy, banks and their clients are putting merger deals on ice until the dust settles.

    April 11
    President Trump Announces New Tariffs In Rose Garden Speech
  • Pamela J. Hunter is Speaker Pro Tempore, New York State Assembly and President of the National Council of Insurance Legislators (NCOIL).

    April 11
    Headshot of Pamela Hunter.
  • Jon Godfread is the North Dakota Insurance Commissioner & President of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC).

    April 11
    Headshot of Jon Godfread.
  • With more than 25 years of experience in the insurance and technology industries, George Robertson provides a seasoned perspective on emerging technological trends and their impact on insurance professionals and clients. As a former board member of the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA) Agency Council for Technology, he has played a key role in tracking strategic developments that shape consumer expectations and business opportunities.

    George also served as co-chair of the Cyber Workgroup, where he helped develop The Cyber Guide for Insurance Agents, a resource designed to assist agents with cyber regulation compliance and safeguard both agencies and their customers. With expertise in cyber insurance, insurtech, artificial intelligence, and agency automation, he delivers valuable insights that drive innovation and progress within the insurance industry. He can be reached at grobertson@ncinsquote.com.

    April 11
    Headshot of George Robertson.
  • The National Federation of Independent Business calls on the Treasury to delete beneficial ownership data collected under a now-paused rule, citing privacy risks and small-business burdens.

    April 11
    Treasury Department building in Washington D.C.
  • The latest news on President Donald Trump and the Trump Administration

    April 11
  • Despite dire warnings of catastrophe, the deregulation of surface transportation in the 1970s delivered huge benefits to consumers. The banking industry is ripe for a similar regulatory restructuring.

    April 11
  • The Minneapolis Fed chief repeated his view that the potential inflationary impact of tariffs make the Fed less likely to lower interest rates, even in the face of a weakening economy.

    April 11
    Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari
  • The first three months of the year coincide with the start of President Donald Trump's second term in office. Investors are likely to be more interested in banks' outlooks amid swings in tariff policy than the first-quarter results.

    April 11
    Chase Morgan Stanley BNY Wells Fargo
  • The administration's unpredictable policy has already caused shifts in foreign exchange rates and supply chain payments. Uncertainty about future levies will cause added pressure despite the 90-day pause.

    April 11
    President Trump Holds Cabinet Meeting