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16:57:45 (UTC) 10-02-2026

Fintechs hide ID of their KYC vendors more than their sponsor banks' IDs, Apideck finds

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Nacha unveils new, updated resources for Cybersecurity Awareness Month

16:50:26 (UTC) 10-02-2026

Walapay raises $4.6M seed round to put global payments on local terms

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American Banker honors 20 Fifth Third leaders across its most powerful women 2026 lists

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Vontier brings connected retail ecosystem to life at NACS 2026

16:41:13 (UTC) 10-02-2026

BHMI recognized as “Most Innovative Payment Operations Platform” by CIO Bulletin

16:39:49 (UTC) 10-02-2026

Open banking market size, share, trends, forecast, 2026-2035 available

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Breaking News

Friday, October 2, 2026

Apideck index finds gaps in embedded finance vendor disclosures

Fintech and embedded finance companies are far more likely to disclose their sponsor banks than the providers they use for know-your-customer and fraud services, according to a new industry index from Apideck.

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Online Edition – Issue 26:09:02

From in-house to interconnected

For decades, ISOs and merchant level salespeople (MLSs) have used technology to improve the customer experience. The journey began with electronic payments, followed by value-added services and integrated solutions and eventually led to omnichannel software that supports transactions across borders, devices, platforms and providers.

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Community Voices

This week's featured contributor:

Industry Insights | BHMI

Industry Insights | BHMI

Since its founding in 1986, BHMI has become a leading and trusted provider of software solutions focused on the back-office processing of digital payment transactions. BHMI's Concourse Financial Software Suite®, a unique integrated collection of back office products, allows companies to adapt to the rapidly changing world of payments quickly and easily.

Merchant Sales Podcast

Merchant Sales Podcast

James Shephard & Patti Murphy

September 27th, 2026

Selling Your Payments Portfolio: From Valuation to Closing

In Part 2 of this two-part series, James Shepherd and Lane Gordon of 733Park take a deeper look at what happens when an agent or ISO decides to sell their payments portfolio. They break down right of first refusal, why approaching a single buyer may leave money on the table, how competing buyers and market conditions can affect an offer, and what buyers look for during due diligence. They also discuss agent and ISO agreement terms that can impact a sale, how revenue redirects work, and what the final closing process looks like.

The episode wraps up with Patti Murphy's Today in Payments report covering regulatory action, card network litigation, retail spending, and the continued shift from checks toward electronic B2B payments.

During the conversation, Lane Gordon also shares a free valuation calculator that can help you get a clearer estimate of what your business or portfolio may be worth.

Whether you’re an agent looking to value your merchant portfolio or residual stream, or an ISO owner looking to understand the value of your entire operation, the calculator uses factors like residuals, attrition, growth, and EBITDA to give you a clearer estimate.

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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.

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