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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 Housing Finance Agency wants feedback on how the Federal Home Loan banks can improve their affordable housing programs, including efficiencies in the application process.

    June 20
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  • "We're in an era of instant gratification, where we're not compared to other financial institutions, but rather to companies like Amazon, Apple, Google and Facebook," says Chief Technology Officer Sandeep Uthra.

    June 20
    OneAZ Credit Union
  • N Shashidhar is an accomplished VP and Global Platform Head of AssistEdge with an illustrious tenure spanning more than 25 years in the software industry. Not only is he a founding member of EdgeVerve, but he also had the distinction of being a part of the vanguard team that conceptualized and established EdgeVerve as a dynamic product subsidiary of Infosys. Shashidhar's diverse experience in product and platform domains is unparalleled. Throughout his career at Infosys, he has donned various influential roles gracefully, showcasing his expertise across Technology, Client Engagement, and Functional Leadership sectors. Passionate about Strategy and Business Transformation, Shashidhar has left indelible footprints in the sands of business architecture. His remarkable contribution in transforming the Engineering Business and, later, during the nascent stages of Infosys's Products & Platforms business speaks volumes of his strategic acumen and leadership skills. As the Head of Strategy and Operations for the Edge Portfolio, he was at the helm of transforming EdgeVerve. His relentless pursuit of refining the EdgeVerve portfolio strategy has been pivotal in the organization's evolution. Academically brilliant, Shashidhar was bestowed with the University Gold Medal in Engineering. He also holds an MBA from the prestigious Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore. In the realm of software and business transformation, Shashidhar's journey and achievements stand as a beacon of inspiration and a testament to his prowess.

    June 20
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  • The regulator's education arm compared consumers' reactions to financial information after being told it was generated by AI versus a human.

    June 20
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  • The FDIC board Thursday approved stricter resolution plans for larger banks and introduced a new bipartisan procedure to expedite merger application reviews.

    June 20
    Martin Gruenberg
  • Publicly traded companies are showing signs of improvement, but it may take some time until venture capital funding for fintechs recovers.

    June 20
    Wise (TransferWise) app
  • Drew Carrick, CPA, splits his time between New York and Los Angeles, where he consults as a content marketing strategist, as well as host and producer of a variety of video content, including CPE courses. He began his dual career as both a finance professional and an entertainer after creating an assortment of viral video content while working at Grant Thornton, and has continued to overlap these two worlds as a thought leader, actor and podcaster in his current roles.

    June 20
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  • In a win for credit card issuers, a lawsuit challenging the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's $8 credit card late fee rule will remain in a Texas court and not be transferred to Washington, D.C.

    June 20
    CFPB