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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Australia's national Payments Systems Board has decided to remove surcharges on prepaid, debit and credit cards for electronic funds transfers, while lowering the cap on interchange fees. Also, Wells Fargo is seeking banks for its international payment network, and more in American Banker's global payments and fintech roundup.
April 1
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Vardan Pogosian is a CPA and a former IRS agent who brings an insider's perspective to clients in advanced tax planning and IRS representation. As a tax auditor for the IRS for nearly ten years, he has served with both the Small Business/Self-Employed Division and the Large and International Business Division.
April 1
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Taveion D. McCutcheon is the founder of Adept: Accounting Principles & Solutions, LLC, a virtual accounting and AI-driven operations firm serving small and mid-sized businesses. A tax accountant and AI integration specialist, he focuses on modernizing financial workflows, improving compliance, and building scalable systems. McCutcheon is an authorized IRS e-file provider with experience in tax preparation, financial reporting, and audit support
April 1
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The exit highlights the steep challenges and high customer acquisition costs foreign fintechs face when entering the U.S. banking sector.
April 1
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Federal Reserve Gov. Michael Barr said Wednesday that his dissents over the past year on proposed regulatory changes reflect concern that oversight of banks could be significantly weakened.
April 1
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Federal Reserve Vice Chair Michelle Bowman said the Fed's proposed capital framework will inject up to $100 billion into the economy to support small-business loans.
April 1
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House Financial Services Chairman French Hill is pushing regulatory relief for banks, reforming the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and advocating a "whole-of-government" assault on fraud.
April 1
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Recurring payments for stuff like streaming content can get lost in the shuffle, creating an opportunity for the big card brands.
April 1
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New survey data finds little correlation between increased AI spending and layoffs in financial services. But many executives said they expect job cuts at their companies in the next 12 months.
April 1
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A former federal housing regulator warns that U.S. banks are not engaging with the real and growing risks that climate change is creating in their existing mortgage portfolios. The consequences of inaction could be punishing.
April 1
