Payments and Banking Symposium

Rachel Castro, SVP of Business Banking GTM & Strategy at U.S. Bank, shared this powerful perspective after engaging in trending conversations at the 2025 Payments & Banking Symposium. Get ready for more bold ideas and future-shaping dialogue at the 2026 symposium, April 27-29 at the Hotel del Coronado in San Diego. Lock in early-bird pricing when you register now: https://bit.ly/3upyswt

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Fintech changes fast. At the Payments & Banking Symposium, these changes take center stage, with conversations around topics like real-time payments. Leaders like Jakub Petri, VP at Visa, rely on PBS to deepen their understanding about the future of money movement. Hear why Jakub believes these discussions are vital for advancing the fintech landscape.

Today’s the day — registration for the 2026 Payments & Banking Symposium is live! From April 27–29 at the Hotel del Coronado, we’ll bring together senior voices in payments and banking to debate what’s next and shape the future of finance. Register now and lock in early-bird rates: https://lnkd.in/g63sejx2

The payment playbook is changing. Businesses are moving from an era "where float is king to where certainty is king"—prioritizing predictable cash flow over delayed settlement benefits. At this year's Payments & Banking Symposium, panelists revealed how economic pressures are driving this shift. The opportunity? "A good way to control costs is to pay fast." But complexity remains the enemy. The winners will be those who remember that 99% of users just want to collect payment; they don't care about backend details. Read more: https://bit.ly/3I3noez Thanks to our "Payment Rails of the Future" panelists: Eric Cohen (Merchant Advocate), Cindy Gamble O'Neill (Payvaro Technologies), Jakub Petri (Visa), and Jon Prendergast (TD Enterprise Payments).

Commercial buyers want to pay with cards. They want rewards, better float, and less friction. But suppliers aren’t always ready—and that’s where opportunity lies. At this year’s Payments & Banking Symposium, panelists explored the fragmented state of commercial acceptance and what it will take to close the gap. The winners? Those who treat acceptance as an enablement tool—not just a cost center. Read more in our latest recap: https://bit.ly/4n2c0Qk Thanks to our "Commercial Acceptance" panelists (left to right): Raghuram (Raghu) Adiraju (Mastercard), Court Toomey (Priority), Erin Clay (Priority), and Cindy Trautz (Texas Capital Bank).

The future of finance may not look like a bank. At this year’s Payments & Banking Symposium, panelists shared a powerful takeaway: Young consumers don’t care if it’s Klarna, Amazon, or a traditional bank—whoever delivers the best experience, wins. That’s why embedded finance is more than a feature. It’s a shift in power. The brands that seamlessly integrate financial services are quietly becoming the new financial institutions—owning the relationship, the data, and the future. Read more in our latest recap: https://bit.ly/440ornb Thanks to our "Future of Fintech" panelists (left to right): Thomas Priore (Priority–moderator); Taylor Mefford (Goldman Sachs); Joseph Berry (Keefe, Bruyette and Woods); Eliot L. Buchanan (Priority); and Jim Kissane (TD Bank).

At PBS 2025, bank leaders made one thing clear: embedded finance has moved from fintech-led innovation to critical banking infrastructure. Clients expect seamless, in-platform services—but banks are still on the hook for fraud prevention, KYC, and oversight, no matter where those services appear. Our latest blog breaks down what’s driving this shift—and why banks that delay risk becoming the slowest part of the workflow. Read the post: https://bit.ly/4kj3pHb

Real conversation. Candid insights. No filters. At the 2025 Payments & Banking Symposium, industry leaders didn’t hold back—and that’s exactly what made the dialogue so valuable. In this short video, Jon Prendergast of TD Bank and Rachel Castro of U.S. Bank share why PBS stands apart. Thanks to everyone who came ready to speak their minds, and to listen. https://bit.ly/4iKtiP8

No spin, no scripts – just substance. The 2025 Payments and Banking Symposium ditched the usual stagecraft for the real dialogue shaping fintech and banking. As Priority CMO Dave Faupel said, PBS isn’t about “panel theater and pre-approved talking points.” It’s where leaders challenge assumptions, and each other. PBS brought together senior decision-makers to explore the forces transforming embedded finance, capital flow, regulation, and the rails beneath modern commerce. The sessions weren’t built for soundbites, but for substance. One attendee put it best: “This is where the conversations happen that no one’s willing to have on camera.” Thanks to those who showed up ready to dig deeper and speak with conviction. You’re what makes PBS different. Next stop: The iconic Hotel del Coronado, San Diego, April 27-29. https://bit.ly/4iKtiP8