i2c to Unveil Research on Shifting Issuer-Processor Dynamics at Payments Forum
Event summary
- i2c's Chief Growth Officer Dean Scharmen will present research at American Banker's Payments Forum on May 6, 2026.
- The study examines evolving relationships between issuing institutions and processors amid banking modernization.
- Full report scheduled for June 2026 publication, following additional presentations and a webinar.
- Research highlights processor technology's role in issuer innovation and customer experience enhancement.
The big picture
The research presentation comes as issuer processors evolve from back-end providers to strategic partners in an increasingly competitive payments environment. The study examines how financial institutions of different sizes are recalibrating expectations around service, collaboration, and long-term risk as they navigate trade-offs between choice, innovation, and dependency on processing partners. This shift is particularly relevant as provider consolidation and digital-first models reshape the payments landscape.
What we're watching
- Technology Influence
- How processor architecture design will affect issuer modernization capabilities.
- Market Consolidation
- Whether concentrated processor landscape will impact innovation and service expectations.
- Digital-First Impact
- The pace at which newly chartered digital-first players will reshape issuer-processor dynamics.
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