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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As financial institutions race to modernize their operations, agentic AI is emerging as a catalyst for change—shifting from assistive tools to autonomous digital teammates.
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Rikard Bandebo is the Chief Strategy Officer and Chief Economist of VantageScore
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The company is relying on a boost from initiatives in crypto-related finance, AI-powered payment tech and connections to international digital wallets, though analysts cautioned geopolitics are hindering momentum.
July 29
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Mounting liabilities are raising the stakes for an economy that has come to rely more and more on high-end consumer spending to power expansion.
July 29
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Investor reaction to the proposed $8.6 billion deal has been sour, with both banks' share prices falling more than 11% as of Friday afternoon. The response appeared to reflect the market's distaste for mergers of equals and the risks associated with crossing the $100 billion-asset threshold.
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The continued investment in branches is a continued investment in bankers. A well-trained, motivated banker turns a physical location into a relationship hub.
July 29
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Jack Dorsey's Block Inc. is adding a group payments feature to its Cash App as it aims to attract out of network users to its peer-to-peer money transfer and banking app.
July 29
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The former Goldman Sachs executive was reportedly shot accidentally by a Las Vegas man targeting the National Football League.
July 29
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Multimodal, real-time identity verification can strengthen voice, video and behavioral biometrics, analysts and executives say.
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