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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  • Nicole is a strategic HR leader with demonstrated experience collaborating with all levels of leadership to drive successful People initiatives in dynamic and fast-paced environments. Known as an out-of-the-box thinker who offers creative and effective solutions to support an exceptional employee experience and drive high performing teams.

    Her industry experience includes technology, wellness, consumer goods, entertainment, and aerospace & defense. Experienced with global organizations, both private and public, spanning start-up to established large firms. She is skilled in engaging complex, evolving, distributed, and diverse employee populations to achieve business results.

    September 16
    Nicole MacMillian
  • The bank's senior leadership is seeking a solution to perhaps its biggest challenge in over a decade: A $26 billion increase in capital requirements leveled by its home government, Switzerland. 

    September 16
    UBS
  • Hanna Bjornn is the Vice President of Product at Canopy Tax, Inc., where she leads product strategy and development for one of the accounting industry's most innovative SaaS platforms. With a career spanning both startups and established tech companies, Hanna has built a reputation for delivering customer-centric solutions that drive measurable impact and user delight.

    Her leadership at Canopy reflects a deep commitment to solving real problems for accounting professionals—streamlining workflows, enhancing client collaboration, and simplifying complex tax resolution processes. Known for her strategic clarity and collaborative approach, Hannah blends technical insight with a strong understanding of market needs.

    September 16
    Hannah Bjornn
  • The White House said it will appeal a circuit court ruling allowing Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook to remain on the central bank board while her lawsuit challenging her dismissal is litigated.

    September 16
    Donald Trump
  • Sandy Fernandez is vice president for social impact at the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth, and head of Mastercard Strive USA.

    September 16
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  • SMS-based multifactor authentication is now so badly compromised that it has become a major vector for fraud. But there's a potential solution, and it's in every bank customer's pocket.

    September 16
  • Early Warning Service's peer-to-peer payments network saw payment volume growth accelerate in the first six months of 2025, buoyed once again by small-business payments.

    September 16
    A woman using Zelle on her smartphone. Over-the-shoulder picture.
  • As President Trump calls for scrapping quarterly earnings reports and switching to a six-month schedule, industry observers wonder whether the time saved would be worth the potential loss of transparency.

    September 16