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Pathward Named Finalist in the US FinTech Awards
Pathward Named Finalist in the US FinTech Awards Insights Awards Partner Solutions
Intuit and Clair Partner to Deliver On-Demand Pay, Helping Companies Attract and Retain Employees While Giving Employees Financial Peace of Mind
Intuit and Clair Partner to Deliver On-Demand Pay, Helping Companies Attract and Retain Employees While Giving Employees Financial Peace of Mind News Press Releases
Pathward and Oportun Extend Lending Partnership
Pathward and Oportun Extend Lending Partnership News Press Releases Partner Solutions
Pathward’s Tax Call Center Named Finalists in Global Awards
Pathward’s Tax Call Center Named Finalists in Global Awards Insights News Partner Solutions
Pathward’s Alex Echevarria Inspires Others Through Volunteerism
Pathward’s Alex Echevarria Inspires Others Through Volunteerism Insights Inclusion & Belonging
Pathward Appoints Charles Ingram as  Executive Vice President and Chief Information and Operations Officer
Pathward Appoints Charles Ingram as Executive Vice President and Chief Information and Operations Officer Press Releases Charles Ingram
Anthony Sharett Speaks on the Future of Digital Finance at American Banker’s Digital Banking Conference
Anthony Sharett Speaks on the Future of Digital Finance at American Banker’s Digital Banking Conference Insights Anthony Sharett Partner Solutions
Pathward Secures a Spot on the 2025 Monitor 100
Pathward Secures a Spot on the 2025 Monitor 100 News Press Releases Commercial Finance
Equipment Financing: Loan vs. Lease
Equipment Financing: Loan Versus Lease – Which Makes Sense? Insights Commercial Finance
Pathward’s Will Sowell Shares Insights on Bank-Fintech Partnerships at American Banker’s Digital Banking Conference
Pathward’s Will Sowell Shares Insights on Bank-Fintech Partnerships at American Banker’s Digital Banking Conference Insights News Partner Solutions
Pathward Recognized among U.S. News & World Report’s 2025-2026  Best Companies to Work For
Pathward Recognized among U.S. News & World Report’s 2025-2026 Best Companies to Work For News Press Releases Recognition
5 Cs of Credit
The 5 C's of Credit: What A Lender Looks For Insights Commercial Finance
Pathward’s Julie Halbert Named a Trailblazer by National Publication
Pathward’s Julie Halbert Named a Trailblazer by National Publication Insights News Commercial Finance
American Banker Podcast: 'You can't make it a side gig': Brett Pharr on banking as a service
American Banker Podcast: 'You can't make it a side gig': Brett Pharr on banking as a service Insights Brett Pharr Partner Solutions
Pathward Financial earns spot on KBW’s 2025 Bank Honor Roll
Pathward Financial earns spot on KBW’s 2025 Bank Honor Roll Insights News
Pathward’s Empowering Women Award Winner, Cheryl Kirk, Uses Passion for Teaching and Coaching to Uplift Others
Pathward’s Empowering Women Award Winner, Cheryl Kirk, Uses Passion for Teaching and Coaching to Uplift Others
HR Executive: “Why this remote-first company still prioritizes ‘intentional connection’”
HR Executive: “Why this remote-first company still prioritizes ‘intentional connection’” Insights News
Pathward CEO Brett Pharr Honored as Silver Stevie Award Winner in 2025 American Business Awards
Pathward CEO Brett Pharr Honored as Silver Stevie® Award Winner in 2025 American Business Awards® Press Releases Awards Brett Pharr
Renewable Properties Commences Construction on Three California Projects Totaling 17 MW of Solar and 16 MWh of Storage
Renewable Properties Commences Construction on Three California Projects Totaling 17 MW of Solar and 16 MWh of Storage News Press Releases Commercial Finance
Pathward employees gather for first Dare to Be Great Employee Summit
Pathward employees gather for first Dare to Be Great Employee Summit Insights Inclusion & Belonging
Pathward names David Dieck its 2024 Volunteer of the Year
Pathward names David Dieck its 2024 Volunteer of the Year Insights Sustainability Inclusion & Belonging
Pathward’s Community Impact Program Named Finalist in National Awards Program
Pathward’s Community Impact Program Named Finalist in National Awards Program Insights News
Pathward Named Again to Nacha’s Top 50 ACH Originators and Receivers Lists
Pathward Named Again to Nacha’s Top 50 ACH Originators and Receivers Lists Press Releases Awards
Pathward Releases 2024 Sustainability Report
Pathward Releases 2024 Sustainability Report Press Releases Sustainability
GoodPeak Begins Construction on Ercot Battery Storage Projects After Securing Construction Debt Financing
GoodPeak Begins Construction on Ercot Battery Storage Projects After Securing Construction Debt Financing News Press Releases Commercial Finance
Pathward Recognized for Banking as a Service Innovation in 2025 FinTech Breakthrough Awards Program
Pathward Recognized for Banking as a Service Innovation in 2025 FinTech Breakthrough Awards Program Press Releases Awards Partner Solutions
Consumer Wallets: An Evolving Landscape Webinar
Consumer Wallets: An Evolving Landscape Insights Partner Solutions Webinars
Pathward Earns 2025 Great Place To Work Certification™
Pathward Earns 2025 Great Place To Work Certification™ News Press Releases Awards
Digital Payments: What Are They and How Do They Work?
Digital Payments: What Are They and How Do They Work? Insights News Partner Solutions
CFO Dive: “Pathward CFO: Pulling back the strategic curtain”
CFO Dive: “Pathward CFO: Pulling back the strategic curtain” Insights Greg Sigrist
Pathward Partners With FairPlay to Enhance Algorithmic Decisions
Pathward Partners With FairPlay to Enhance Algorithmic Decisions News Partner Solutions
Payments on Fire: "Banking on Fintech, with Anthony Sharett, Pathward”
Payments on Fire: "Banking on Fintech, with Anthony Sharett, Pathward” Insights Anthony Sharett
Pathward Appoints Anjana Berde as  Executive Vice President and Chief People and Culture Officer
Pathward Appoints Anjana Berde as Executive Vice President and Chief People and Culture Officer News
How Embedded Finance Is Transforming the World of Consumer Banking
How Embedded Finance Is Transforming the World of Consumer Banking Insights Partner Solutions
Pathward Volunteer Week honors Dr. King’s Legacy, National Day of Service
Pathward Volunteer Week honors Dr. King’s Legacy, National Day of Service Insights Sustainability Inclusion & Belonging
On.Energy closes $77.6 million construction credit agreement from Pathward to build its new 160 MWh portfolio
On.Energy closes $77.6 million construction credit agreement from Pathward to build its new 160 MWh portfolio Press Releases Commercial Finance
Pathward Prepares for Tax Season with Renewal of Tax Software Partnership Agreements
Pathward Prepares for Tax Season with Renewal of Tax Software Partnership Agreements Press Releases Partner Solutions
Business Credit Scores Explained: All You Need to Know
Business Credit Scores Explained: All You Need to Know Insights Commercial Finance
Pathward Earns a Spot on Monitor’s Bank 50 Ranking
Pathward Earns a Spot on Monitor’s Bank 50 Ranking Press Releases Commercial Finance Recognition
Pathward Announces Strategic Partnership to Support Renewable Energy Loan Growth
Pathward Announces Strategic Partnership to Support Renewable Energy Loan Growth Press Releases Commercial Finance
The Critical Role of Cash Flow Management
The Critical Role of Cash Flow Management Commercial Finance
Your Guide to Cash Flow Forecasting
Your Guide to Cash Flow Forecasting Commercial Finance
5 Reasons Why Cash Flow is Important for Small Businesses
5 Reasons Why Cash Flow is Important for Small Businesses Commercial Finance
Celebrating 20 Years of Innovation: Pathward Continues to Deliver Forward Thinking Banking
Celebrating 20 Years of Innovation: Pathward Continues to Deliver Forward-Thinking Banking Insights News Partner Solutions
FinXTech: “Pathward Financial Exec on How To Do Banking as a Service”
FinXTech: “Pathward Financial Exec on How To Do Banking as a Service” Insights Anthony Sharett Partner Solutions
A Certified™ Great Place to Work®, Pathward Celebrates Employees on Certification Nation Day
A Certified™ Great Place to Work®, Pathward Celebrates Employees on Certification Nation Day News Press Releases Awards
Pathward and NADBank Finance Energy Storage Facility to Support ERCOT Battery Growth
Pathward and NADBank Finance Energy Storage Facility to Support ERCOT Battery Growth News Commercial Finance
Tampa Bay’s Rachaad White teams up with Pathward and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay to kick off financial literacy program for youth
Tampa Bay’s Rachaad White teams up with Pathward and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay to kick off financial literacy program for youth News
Pathward wins 2024 Finovate Award for  Best Banking as a Service Provider
Pathward wins 2024 Finovate Award for Best Banking as a Service Provider News Awards Partner Solutions
Bank renames its “Banking as a Service” business line to “Partner Solutions”
Pathward Introduces Partner Solutions as it Celebrates its 20th Year Serving the Payments Industry News Press Releases Partner Solutions
American Banker Names Brittany Kelley of Pathward One of  The Most Influential Women in Payments
American Banker Names Brittany Kelley of Pathward One of The Most Influential Women in Payments: Next Press Releases Partner Solutions Recognition
BAI Banking Strategies
BAI Banking Strategies: “Updated payments offerings and embedded finance redefine community banking” News Partner Solutions
Pathward and MoneyLion
Pathward, MoneyLion Extend Partnership to 2029 Press Releases Partner Solutions
Pathward's Divisional President of Banking as a Service Will Sowell
Pathward’s Will Sowell: “Unlocking opportunities in the embedded finance market” Insights Partner Solutions
ICMI 2024 Finalist
Pathward’s Tax Call Center Among Global Contact Center Award Finalists News Awards
Finzly: "Leadership in Bank Transformation and Innovation”
Finzly: "Leadership in Bank Transformation and Innovation” Insights
Finovate Names Pathward Among Finalists
Finovate Names Pathward Among Finalists for its 2024 Awards News Awards
ABA Banking Journal Podcast
ABA Banking Journal Podcast: "Pathward’s road to innovation in financial inclusion” Insights Anthony Sharett
The Embedded Podcast talks with Pathward’s Aleks Teichman about the Future of Payments
The Embedded Podcast talks with Pathward’s Aleks Teichman about the Future of Payments Insights News Partner Solutions
Monitor 100 Ranks Pathward Among its 2024 Top 100 Ranking
Monitor 100 Ranks Pathward Among its 2024 Top 100 Ranking Insights Recognition
Embedded Finance: Navigating the Complexity
Embedded Finance: Navigating the Complexity Insights Anthony Sharett Webinars
Navigating USDA REAP and B&I Loans
Navigating USDA REAP and B&I Loans – A Guide Insights News Commercial Finance
Fintech Nexus Podcast: Pathward President Anthony Sharett
Fintech Nexus: "Pathward President Anthony Sharett on how to do banking as a service right” Insights News Anthony Sharett
Pathward’s Shannon Stetson Named to SFNet’s 40 Under 40 List
Pathward’s Shannon Stetson Named to SFNet’s 40 Under 40 List News Press Releases
Pathward Research Reveals the Balancing Act Executives Face as they Navigate Delivering Embedded Finance Solutions
Pathward Research Reveals the Balancing Act Executives Face as they Navigate Delivering Embedded Finance Solutions News Press Releases Partner Solutions
Empowering Women Award Winner, Kelly Neubecker
Pathward’s Empowering Women Award Winner, Kelly Neubecker, Credits Mother as Source of Inspiration and Her Empowerment Press Releases Inclusion & Belonging
Pathward Transforms Product Suite with Launch of 'Solutions for Financial Institutions'
Pathward Transforms Product Suite with Launch of 'Solutions for Financial Institutions' News Press Releases Partner Solutions
Save & Close  LogRocket: Taking a human-centric approach to fintech, with Suhas Reddy
LogRocket: "Taking a human-centric approach to fintech, with Suhas Reddy" Insights
What are SBA Loans and What Can You Use Them For?
What are SBA Loans and What Can You Use Them For? Insights Commercial Finance
KBW names Pathward Financial to 2024 Bank Honor Roll
KBW names Pathward Financial to 2024 Bank Honor Roll News Press Releases Awards
Pathward Releases 2023 Sustainability Report
Pathward Releases 2023 Sustainability Report News Press Releases
Pathward Volunteer of the Year Chrystal Alvey
Pathward Volunteer of the Year Chrystal Alvey Inspires Family, Co-workers to Volunteer Insights Inclusion & Belonging
Evome Medical Technologies enjoys multi-year expansion with financing from Pathward
Evome Medical Technologies enjoys multi-year expansion with financing from Pathward Insights News
Culture of Compliance: Navigating Today’s Regulatory Environment
Culture of Compliance: Navigating Today’s Regulatory Environment Webinars
Building Horizontal Capabilities Webinar
Building Horizontal Capabilities Webinars
Pathward Earns 2024 Great Place To Work Certification
Pathward Earns 2024 Great Place To Work Certification™ News Press Releases
Pathward Named A Top 50 ACH Originator/Receiver
Pathward Named A Top 50 ACH Originator/Receiver News Press Releases
Nichole Price
Pathward’s Nichole Price Named to American Banker’s Prestigious List of The Most Influential Women in Payments Insights Press Releases
Small Businesses Appear Optimistic About Growth Despite Critical Cash Flow Issues, According to Latest Pathward Research
Small Businesses Appear Optimistic About Growth Despite Critical Cash Flow Issues, According to Latest Pathward Research News Press Releases
Small Businesses Appear Optimistic About Growth Despite Critical Cash Flows Issues
Financing Options for Small Business Navigating Today's Market Insights News
Ouro and Pathward Extend Netspend Issuer Partnership
Ouro and Pathward Extend Netspend Issuer Partnership News Press Releases
Finix Launches Payouts: A Standalone Solution for Fast and Secure Money Movement
Finix Launches Payouts: A Standalone Solution for Fast and Secure Money Movement News Press Releases
Cliq Announces New Partnership with Pathward
Cliq Announces New Partnership with Pathward News
Pathward Volunteer Week ignites passion
Volunteer Week ignites passion and presence for employees helping their communities Insights Inclusion & Belonging
Great Place to Work-Certified
Pathward recognized by Great Place to Work® on Certification Nation Day, a National Celebration of Outstanding Workplaces News Press Releases
TabaPay and Pathward Partnership
Pathward and TabaPay Deepen Partnership to Enable Faster Money Movement Solutions for Customers News Press Releases
Work from home
The Remote First Approach Insights Brett Pharr
Pathward’s President Anthony Sharett
Pathward’s Anthony Sharett earns spot on Banking and Financial Services PowerList News Press Releases Anthony Sharett
Greg Sigrist
Pathward Appoints Greg Sigrist as Next Chief Financial Officer News
Cardrates.com: Pathward’s transformation from local bank to trusted national bank partner
Cardrates.com: Pathward’s transformation from local bank to trusted national bank partner News
Natonya Harbison
Pathward’s Natonya Harbison Garners National Recognition as DEI Outstanding Leader by American Bankers Association Press Releases Inclusion & Belonging
Digital Transactions shares sponsor bank insights from Pathward SVP Phil Ricci
Digital Transactions shares sponsor bank insights from Pathward SVP Phil Ricci Insights
Pathward Financial Inc. Builds on Recent Momentum, Progress Toward Enhancing Financial Inclusion
Pathward Financial Inc. Builds on Recent Momentum, Progress Toward Enhancing Financial Inclusion News Press Releases
Breaking Down Financial Inclusion on the Bankadelic Podcast
Breaking Down Financial Inclusion on the Bankadelic Podcast Insights News Anthony Sharett
Dash Solutions Extend Partnership
Pathward, Dash Solutions Extend Partnership and Take on Untapped Disbursements Market with Real-Time Payment Solutions News Press Releases
Pathward Publishes 2022 Environmental, Social and Governance Report
Pathward Publishes 2022 Environmental, Social and Governance Report News Press Releases
Fintech company Clair raises $175 million
Fintech company Clair raises $175 million to launch first free, on-demand pay solution powered by FDIC-insured bank, to help front-line workers get paid same day Insights News
Pathward and Avolta partnership brings two renewable natural gas projects at Arizona dairy farms to realization
Pathward and Avolta partnership brings two renewable natural gas projects at Arizona dairy farms to realization News Commercial Finance
Pathward partners with Propel
Pathward partners with Propel to launch new line of credit for consumers overlooked by traditional banks
Pathward Provides Counsel on BaaS Success
Pathward Provides Counsel on BaaS Success Insights News
Finix is a Payments Processor
Finix Is Now A Payments Processor: Simplifying The Payments Stack for More Seamless Operations News Press Releases
Pathward President Anthony Sharett
Pathward President Anthony Sharett among Phoenix Metro’s Most Admired Leaders News Press Releases Anthony Sharett
Volunteer of the Year Scott Elkins
Scott Elkins Named Volunteer of the Year News Inclusion & Belonging
News
Pathward President Shares Our Advantage in Banking Transformation Article News Anthony Sharett
Great Place to Work Certification
Pathward Earns 2023 Great Place to Work Certification™ News Press Releases
Pathward’s Sharmen Hall-Lengel and Stacy Sant earn national recognition as leading Women in Secured Finance
Pathward’s Sharmen Hall-Lengel and Stacy Sant earn national recognition as leading Women in Secured Finance News
CEO Brett Pharr discusses brand, purpose and more with Tearsheet
CEO Brett Pharr discusses brand, purpose and more with Tearsheet News Brett Pharr
Podcast
President Anthony Sharett talks with Innovative Payments Association on podcast News Anthony Sharett
USDA Recognizes Pathward as Top Lender for Rural Development Programs
USDA Recognizes Pathward as Top Lender for Rural Development Programs News
Forbes: “A Key To Fintech Company Success Is Being Purpose Driven”
Forbes: “A Key To Fintech Company Success Is Being Purpose Driven” News
Augustana University
Augustana University to Launch First Financial Technology Program of its Kind in the Region News Press Releases
National Women’s Small Business Month
National Women’s Small Business Month Spotlight: IncentiveAmerica News Inclusion & Belonging
The Financial Brand on What Banks Can Learn from Pathward’s Rebrand
The Financial Brand on What Banks Can Learn from Pathward’s Rebrand News Anthony Sharett
Celebration Week
We are Pathward News
Native American Heritage Month - Corporate Image Group
Native American Heritage Month Spotlight: Corporate Image Group News Inclusion & Belonging
role of purpose for fintech companies
New research from Pathward illustrates the role of purpose for fintech companies News Press Releases
Propel Signs Five-Year Agreement to Become Pathward’s Primary Lending as a Service Partner
Propel Signs Five-Year Agreement to Become Pathward’s Primary Lending as a Service Partner News Press Releases
The Role of Purpose in the Fintech Industry
White Paper: The Role of Purpose in the Fintech Industry Insights
Survey: The Role of Purpose in the Fintech Industry
Survey: The Role of Purpose in the Fintech Industry Insights
ABA-Winner
Pathward Earns National Award for Employee Volunteerism News Press Releases Inclusion & Belonging
Pathward Reveals New Brand Identity, Following Name Change from MetaBank
Pathward Reveals New Brand Identity, Following Name Change from MetaBank News Press Releases
Anthony Sharett
Pathward’s President Discusses Life and Career with Phoenix Business Journal News Anthony Sharett
Metabank Nancy Schempp image
Nancy Schempp Named to AB List of Influential Women News Press Releases
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Fair Market Value vs. $1 Buyout Lease Insights Commercial Finance
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Asset-Based Lending vs. Factoring Insights Commercial Finance
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Pathward President on Bloomberg Black Business Beat News Anthony Sharett
Community Connections webinar
Community Connections: How FIs Use Prepaid to Build Relationships Insights Partner Solutions Webinars
Navigating Small Business Financing webinar
Navigating Small Business Financing: Current State & Emerging Trends Insights Commercial Finance Webinars

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