Green Sheet
13:43:04 (UTC) 07-31-2026
Illumia appoints Eric Schuster as Chief Product Officer
13:40:05 (UTC) 07-31-2026
Credova, Guidefitter bring ACH payments to marketplace checkout, Guidefitter Wallet
13:38:18 (UTC) 07-31-2026
Engine acquires Options Travel to build modern online booking tool
13:33:25 (UTC) 07-31-2026
AI-enabled fraud outpacing response, say 76% of UK financial crime leaders
13:21:55 (UTC) 07-31-2026
Alkami, Plaid expand partnership to deliver connected digital banking experiences
13:17:36 (UTC) 07-31-2026
S&P Global Market Intelligence, Farsight to launch AI-powered Financial Workflow Capability
12:51:34 (UTC) 07-31-2026
Bank of Luxemburg goes live on CSI NuPoint
12:36:27 (UTC) 07-31-2026
Tipalti report reveals outdated payout infrastructure slows business growth
Breaking News
Friday, July 31, 2026
Traditional financial institutions regain ground from fintechs
After two quarters in which fintech challengers gained momentum in attracting new customers, traditional financial institutions regained ground during the second quarter of 2026, capturing the largest share of new account openings across multiple financial products, according to new research from JD Power.
Online Edition – Issue 26:07:02
Raising the standard of merchant sales - Part 1
A recent LinkedIn discussion sparked by ImpactPays CEO Dee Karawadra centered on merchants' allegations of costly cancellation penalties, confusing contracts and aggressive sales tactics, prompting broader questions about transparency, accountability, merchant education and the professionalization of merchant sales
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Community Voices
This week's featured contributor:
Global Legal Law Firm
Based in San Diego, Global Legal has specialized in electronic payments litigation, both locally and across the nation, since 2008. The firm's expert litigators represent ISOs, agents, processors, card brands, and numerous other enterprises in the payments and fintech spheres.
Merchant Sales Podcast
James Shephard & Patti Murphy
July 25th, 2026
The New Rules of Chargeback Prevention
In this episode of the Merchant Sales Podcast, James sits down with Mark Wagner, CEO of Disputifier, to discuss how new card brand initiatives like Mastercard's Scam Merchant Monitoring Program (SMMP) and Visa's VAMP are changing the way ISOs, acquirers, and merchants approach fraud prevention and chargeback management. Beyond breaking down the latest rule changes, they explore practical strategies for reducing disputes, improving the customer experience, and proactively protecting merchant portfolios before problems arise.
Plus, Patti Murphy returns with Today in Payments, covering the Federal Reserve's latest payments data, the growing conversation around pay-by-bank, legislation surrounding the phaseout of the penny, the launch of the Linux Foundation's AI payment protocol, and other important developments shaping the future of the payments industry.
Company profile from GS260702
Optimize and personalize gift and loyalty programs
Valutec, a gift card and marketing services pioneer since 1998, is known for its comprehensive closed-loop, stored-value gift card transaction processing and loyalty programs. The company's experienced product team helps partners and merchants strengthen customer engagement and loyalty.
