‘We are the railway network that moves data from one site to the next’: Argyle’s Audrius Zujus

Partner, Payments

Wallets, Rails, and Coins: Payments executives on how to push the industry forward in the era of real time

• This year Tearsheet's The Power of Payments conference brought together executives from industry leaders like SVB, Fifth Third, Zip CO, and Payoneer.
• We dive into the biggest ideas and strategies shared on the day, such as mindful deployment of AI, strategies for banks making embedded finance plays, and building the right experiences and integrations in payments.

BNPL, Financial Education, Partner, Payments

Gen Z, BNPL, and the fine line between financial freedom and pitfalls

• The BNPL model highlights a key societal dilemma: the trade-off between immediate gratification and future security. For Gen Z, this struggle is amplified by higher living costs, housing prices, and student debt.
• Matt Britton, CEO of Suzy, encourages younger consumers to pair BNPL’s convenience with mindful financial planning to build a secure future.

Artificial Intelligence, Banking, Designing new products, Innovation, Partner

The call for Gen AI and why banks are slow to answer it

• While fintechs are rolling out AI-driven tools for wealth management and tax planning, banks remain cautious, focusing on internal productivity rather than customer-facing products.
• Apart from the compliance hurdles banks may be facing when it comes to deploying Gen AI, another reason for their slow movement may be the perceptions of their core consumer segment.

Banking, Partner, SMB Finance

The Future of Small Business Banking: Insights from Industry Leaders

• Dive into the major themes related to SMB finance that dominated the discussions at this year's The Big Bank Theory Conference held in New York.
• Executives from Mastercard, Truist, US Bank, Citizens, and Gusto explore how companies can build more powerful SMB strategies by centering communities and technology.

4 charts, Banking, Partner

How modernization positions FIs for growth as primary financial service providers

• Fintechs and digital banks are outpacing traditional banks in their effective use of technology, drawing in increased consumer interest.
• Financial institutions need to revise and realign their strategies to navigate fintech challenges and stay competitive in today's market.