i2c and American Banker to Discuss Strategic Shift in Issuer Processor Relationships
Event summary
- i2c's Chief Growth Officer Dean Scharmen Jr. will join American Banker and Scale Solutions Group for a webinar on August 4, 2026.
- The discussion focuses on new research revealing how banks are rethinking issuer processor partnerships as payments become key to growth and innovation.
- American Banker's report highlights the shift from transaction execution to strategic partnership in issuer processor relationships.
- Financial institutions are now seeking processors that can accelerate innovation, simplify modernization, and support competitive differentiation.
The big picture
The webinar underscores a broader industry trend where issuer processors are transitioning from operational back-office functions to strategic growth drivers. Financial institutions are increasingly valuing processors that can support innovation and modernization, reflecting the growing importance of payments as a competitive differentiator in the financial services sector.
What we're watching
- Strategic Differentiation
- How the evolving role of issuer processors will impact competitive positioning among financial institutions.
- Modernization Pace
- The pace at which banks and credit unions adopt new capabilities beyond transaction processing.
- Vendor Selection Criteria
- Whether financial institutions will prioritize flexibility, speed, and scalability in choosing processor partners.
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