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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The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. announced the launch of its Office of Supervisory appeals, which will be helmed by a panel of three officials with combined supervisory and banking experience and will review bank-led appeals of supervisory findings.
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One advisor calls the expected transfer a mirage; others say it may simply unfold more slowly and require more intentional planning.
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JPMorganChase, Bank of America and Deutsche Bank likely violated federal anti-money-laundering laws in connection with the finances of notorious sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, according to a report by Democratic Sen. Ron Wyden.
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Opponents argued that Provident Bank, which bought Lakeland in 2024, had yet to disburse millions of dollars remaining on a mortgage subsidy fund.
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Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Paul Atkins' effort to rein in the agency's bureaucrats is a welcome move. However, hundreds of firms damaged by unconstitutional prosecutions deserve public exoneration.
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Looking at the competitive structure of the core-provider business illustrates why challengers have such a hard time winning business from the big three.
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Consumers increasingly trust third-party AI tools nearly as much as their own bank, according to recent survey data. Industry experts lay out what banks need to do now to keep their edge.
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Kristin Turner is an accomplished human resources executive with a strong track record of driving talent, culture, and leadership strategies across higher education, global enterprises, and high-growth startups. She currently serves as Assistant Vice President of Human Resources, Learning & Development at the University of Colorado System Administration office. Kristin holds an M.A. in Human Resources and Industrial Relations from the University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management and a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Colorado Boulder. She is also a certified leadership coach and an active mentor and board member, passionate about helping leaders and organizations grow with purpose.
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A portfolio review initiated by BCB Bancorp's new CEO, Tom O'Brien, led to a spike in nonaccrual loans at the Bayonne, New Jersey-based bank.
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The competitive and controversial leader, who will stay on the board, oversaw rapid growth but also a massive downsizing, and a notorious mass firing over Zoom.
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