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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Michelle Bonat is the chief AI officer at AI Squared, with a history of leadership roles in AI and technology, including AI CTO at JPMorgan Chase and head of AI Innovation at Chase. She led global engineering and product initiatives at Oracle across 30 countries and founded a fintech startup. A patent holder and hands-on data scientist always experimenting with the next new innovation, Michelle also drove product leadership at three companies that were acquired including Ariba (acquired by SAP).
April 9
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Acquiring Raptor Partners positions the Pittsburgh-based bank to offer advice to its middle-market and corporate clients, according to CEO Vincent Delie.
April 9
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A group of 24 state attorneys general Wednesday called on House members to reject a Senate-passed Congressional Review Act resolution repealing the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's overdraft cap.
April 9
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The tariff regime unveiled last week by President Donald Trump has injected a significant dose of uncertainty into the banking industry and unleashed the specter of an economic slowdown.
April 9
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Municipal AAA yield curves were cut up to another 42 basis points, depending on the curve, as of noon, pushing yields to multi-year highs and long-end muni to UST ratios above 100%. Muni yields have risen up to nearly 100 basis points in spots since the bond market rout began.
April 9
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In a speech at the American Bankers Association Washington Summit Wednesday morning, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent downplayed economic risks from tariffs, floated capital reforms and urged regulatory relief for community banks.
April 9
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The decision to stop enforcing the Corporate Transparency Act, which requires the disclosure of the beneficial ownership of businesses, could make the U.S. an attractive environment for fraudsters.
April 9
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JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Citigroup, Goldman Sachs Group and Morgan Stanley are projected to post a combined $34.8 billion haul from their trading businesses in the first quarter, the most for that period in at least seven years.
April 9
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Industry experts with a reputation for making strong bets offer some picks and predictions for mortgage investment in a volatile market.
April 9
