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06 September 2024
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BAI Banking Strategies: “Updated payments offerings and embedded finance redefine community banking”
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Pathward's Divisional President of Banking as a Service Will Sowell connected with Rachel Koning Beals, senior editor at BAI to discuss Pathward’s evolution, industry trends and Pathward’s new offerings for financial institutions.
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News Banking as a Service
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05 September 2024
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Pathward, MoneyLion Extend Partnership to 2029
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Pathward®, N.A. (“Bank” or “Pathward”), announced the Bank and MoneyLion (NYSE: ML), a digital ecosystem for consumer finance, have committed to an additional three years of partnership, extending their agreement until 2029. Pathward and MoneyLion first joined forces in 2020, and the most notable product born from the partnership is RoarMoneySM, a Demand Deposit Account offered through MoneyLion’s mobile application.
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Press Releases Banking as a Service
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28 August 2024
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Pathward’s Will Sowell: “Unlocking opportunities in the embedded finance market”
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Pathward's Divisional President of Banking as a Service Will Sowell penned an article published by The Financial Revolutionist. In the article, Sowell highlights data gathered from Pathward’s own research on embedded finance — the integration of financial services into non-financial offerings.
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Insights Banking as a Service
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15 August 2024
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Finzly: "Leadership in Bank Transformation and Innovation”
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Pathward's Senior Vice President of Product Management Suhas Reddy spoke at finzpire 3.0, an event where professionals came together to shape the future of banking. During the event, Reddy joined Finzly CEO Booshan Rengachari on stage for a discussion on Smarter, Faster, Better Transformation at Banks.
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14 August 2024
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Pathward’s Tax Call Center Among Global Contact Center Award Finalists
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The International Customer Management Institute has announced the finalists of its 2024 ICMI Global Contact Center Awards, and Pathward®, N.A. is one of four finalists named in the Best Medium Contact Center category.
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08 August 2024
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Finovate Names Pathward Among Finalists for its 2024 Awards
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Finovate has announced the finalists of its 2024 FinovateAwards, and Pathward®, N.A. is one of five finalists named in the Best Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) Provider category. According to Finovate, the awards recognize the companies driving fintech innovation forward and the individuals bringing new ideas to life.
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News Awards
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22 July 2024
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ABA Banking Journal Podcast: "Pathward’s road to innovation in financial inclusion”
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Pathward's President Anthony Sharett spoke with Evan Sparks, editor-in-chief of the ABA Banking Journal, as well as host of the publication’s podcast.
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Insights Anthony Sharett
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15 July 2024
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The Embedded Podcast talks with Pathward’s Aleks Teichman about the Future of Payments
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Pathward's Senior Vice President of Business Development and Product Strategy for Banking as a Service Aleksandra Teichman spoke with Timmy Nafso, Executive Vice President and Co-founder of Fortis and host of Fortis’ Embedded podcast. During the interview, Teichman talked about her career and how it led her to her current role at Pathward.
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12 July 2024
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Monitor 100 Ranks Pathward Among its 2024 Top 100 Ranking
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Monitor, a magazine focused on Equipment Finance, has once again named Pathward®, N.A. to its annual Monitor 100 ranking. According to the publisher, the list celebrates the secured finance businesses that continue to innovate and prosper by capitalizing on the opportunities within the industry.
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11 July 2024
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Embedded Finance: Navigating the Complexity
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Take time out to listen and learn from the experts as you evaluate your embedded finance strategy. Hear their perspectives on navigating market entry, partnerships and future trends.
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Insights Anthony Sharett Webinars
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08 July 2024
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Navigating USDA REAP and B&I Loans – A Guide
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USDA loans fund business expansion, equipment, real estate, renewable energy, and more. In this article, we break down key need-to-knows about USDA REAP and B&I financing – eligibility, loan purposes and requirements, applications, and loan terms.
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Insights News Commercial Finance
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13 June 2024
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Fintech Nexus: "Pathward President Anthony Sharett on how to do banking as a service right”
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Pathward's President Anthony Sharett spoke with Peter Renton, chairman and co-founder of Fintech Nexus and host of the Fintech One-on-One Podcast.
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Insights News Anthony Sharett
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12 June 2024
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Pathward’s Shannon Stetson Named to SFNet’s 40 Under 40 List
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- Pathward®, N.A., one of the nation’s leading financial empowerment companies driven by its purpose to power financial inclusion, today announced that Shannon Stetson, a managing director of business development for the Commercial Finance business line, has been named to the 2024 list of Secured Finance Network’s (SFNet’s) 40 Under 40.
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06 June 2024
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Pathward Research Reveals the Balancing Act Executives Face as they Navigate Delivering Embedded Finance Solutions
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Pathward®, N.A., a national bank with 20 years of payments experience, announced the results of its research on executive perspectives on embedded finance – the integration of financial services into non-financial offerings.
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News Press Releases Banking as a Service
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29 May 2024
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Pathward’s Empowering Women Award Winner, Kelly Neubecker, Credits Mother as Source of Inspiration and Her Empowerment
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The Network of Women (NOW) Employee Resource Group (ERG) at Pathward®, N.A. announced the winner of its 2024 Empowering Women Award winner, and this year’s recipient is Kelly Neubecker. Neubecker is Vice President, Senior Legal Counsel and has been with the organization since 2007.
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Press Releases DEI
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16 May 2024
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Pathward Transforms Product Suite with Launch of 'Solutions for Financial Institutions'
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Pathward®, N.A., one of the nation’s leading financial empowerment companies, today announced the expansion and transformation of its suite of offerings for financial institutions.
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News Press Releases Banking as a Service
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13 May 2024
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LogRocket: "Taking a human-centric approach to fintech, with Suhas Reddy"
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Pathward's Senior Vice President of Product Management Suhas Reddy spoke with the team at LogRocket to discuss his career and how his “experience laid a robust foundation for his current role at Pathward
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08 May 2024
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What are SBA Loans and What Can You Use Them For?
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The Small Business Administration (SBA) delivered over $52.4 billion in capital, disaster relief, and bonding to businesses and communities in FY ’23, and serves a vital role in funding small businesses and budding entrepreneurs through its loan programs. When evaluating this financing option, it is important to know what an SBA loan is, its diverse applications, how to apply for one, and the pros and cons of them in the marketplace.
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Insights Commercial Finance
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03 May 2024
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KBW names Pathward Financial to 2024 Bank Honor Roll
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Pathward Financial, Inc. is one of only 18 high-performing banks to make the list.
Specialists in Financial Services, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc. (also known as “KBW”), announced its 2024 Bank Honor Roll Award winners in a news release published April 30.
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16 April 2024
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Pathward Releases 2023 Sustainability Report
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Pathward®, N.A., one of the nation’s leading financial empowerment companies, today released its 2023 Sustainability Report. The report highlights Pathward’s environmental, social, and governance efforts throughout fiscal year 2023, ending Sept. 30, 2023.
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15 April 2024
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Pathward Volunteer of the Year Chrystal Alvey Inspires Family, Co-workers to Volunteer
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Pathward®, N.A. announced its 2023 Volunteer of the Year, and this year’s winner is Chrystal Alvey.
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10 April 2024
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Evome Medical Technologies enjoys multi-year expansion with financing from Pathward
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When Evome Medical Technologies Inc., formerly Salona Global Medical Device Corporation, set out to expand its business model three years ago, the company turned to Pathward®, N.A., which was known as Crestmark at the time.
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09 April 2024
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Culture of Compliance: Navigating Today’s Regulatory Environment
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To gain more helpful insights into navigating today’s environment, listen to an expert panel on our webinar on Culture of Compliance.
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Webinars
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09 April 2024
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Building Horizontal Capabilities
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Listen to our Building Horizontal Capabilities podcast moderated by Jeremy Kuiper to learn how companies have adopted this strategy and why culture is so important to success.
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Webinars
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03 April 2024
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Pathward Earns 2024 Great Place To Work Certification™
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Pathward®, N.A., one of the nation’s leading financial empowerment companies driven by its purpose to power financial inclusion, is pleased to be Certified™ by Great Place To Work® for the second year in a row.
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28 March 2024
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Pathward Named A Top 50 ACH Originator/Receiver
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Pathward®, N.A. announced today that Nacha named it one of the Top 50 financial institution originators and receivers of ACH payments in the country.
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05 March 2024
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Pathward’s Nichole Price Named to American Banker’s Prestigious List of The Most Influential Women in Payments
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Senior Vice President of Risk, Process and Performance for Pathward’s Banking as a Service business line Earns Recognition as One of the Financial Services Industry’s Top-Performing Senior Executives
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Insights Press Releases
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26 February 2024
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Small Businesses Appear Optimistic About Growth Despite Critical Cash Flow Issues, According to Latest Pathward Research
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Pathward releases the “Small Business Credit Habits and Needs” report, which found that while one in three small businesses have struggled with cash flow in the changing economy, 70% consider themselves to be in growth mode.
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23 February 2024
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Financing Options for Small Business Navigating Today's Market
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Pathward®, N.A. completed a Small Business Credit Habits and Needs survey of 1,000 small business owners and executive decision makers to understand the state of small businesses and their financing habits and awareness.
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16 January 2024
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Ouro and Pathward Extend Netspend Issuer Partnership
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Ouro and Pathward®, N.A., today announced a multi-year extension to their longstanding partnership.
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10 January 2024
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Finix Launches Payouts: A Standalone Solution for Fast and Secure Money Movement
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Finix, the payments technology provider enabling businesses to accept and send payments online or in-person, announced today the launch of Payouts, its latest standalone product line.
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News Press Releases
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09 January 2024
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Cliq Announces New Partnership with Pathward
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Cliq is excited to announce a significant new partnership with Pathward®, N.A, signaling a new era in our payroll and expense issuing solutions.
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04 December 2023
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Volunteer Week ignites passion and presence for employees helping their communities
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Pathward employees gave back through volunteer events across the country during the first full week of November.
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Insights DEI
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01 November 2023
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Pathward recognized by Great Place to Work® on Certification Nation Day, a National Celebration of Outstanding Workplaces
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Pathward® is proud to celebrate Certification Nation Day today, along with the community of Great Place to Work-Certified™ companies across the country.
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News Press Releases
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26 October 2023
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Pathward and TabaPay Deepen Partnership to Enable Faster Money Movement Solutions for Customers
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TabaPay partnership to enhance Pathward’s suite of faster payments solutions to empower fintech firms, merchants, and platforms with faster payments nationwide
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12 October 2023
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The Remote First Approach
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Today’s remote work conversation revolves around return-to-office mandates. Many executives are either planning for employees to return full time to the office – or have already instituted a full return. Pathward’s CEO Brett Pharr shares his views on Pathward’s sustained commitment to remote-first employment.
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Insights Brett Pharr
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10 October 2023
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Pathward’s Anthony Sharett earns spot on Banking and Financial Services PowerList
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Arizona Capitol Times named Pathward’s President Anthony Sharett as a power player on its 2023 list of banking and finance leaders.
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05 October 2023
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Pathward Appoints Greg Sigrist as Next Chief Financial Officer
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Pathward Financial, Inc. announced that Greg Sigrist has been appointed executive vice president (“EVP”), chief financial officer (“CFO”) - designee, beginning Nov. 1, 2023.
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25 September 2023
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Cardrates.com: Pathward’s transformation from local bank to trusted national bank partner
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Pathward’s Will Sowell and Phil Ricci spoke with the team at CardRates.com to discuss our purpose, the company’s transformation from a local bank to an industry supplier, and how our role in the Banking as a Service environment is driving financial inclusion.
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18 September 2023
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Pathward’s Natonya Harbison Garners National Recognition as DEI Outstanding Leader by American Bankers Association
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Harbison, Pathward’s Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Community Impact, is among the winners of the inaugural American Bankers Association DEI Awards
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Press Releases DEI
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22 August 2023
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Digital Transactions shares sponsor bank insights from Pathward SVP Phil Ricci
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At the 2023 Midwest Acquirers Association conference, industry experts shared insights on the evolving challenges faced by sponsor banks.
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17 August 2023
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Pathward Financial Inc. Builds on Recent Momentum, Progress Toward Enhancing Financial Inclusion
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Pathward Financial, Inc. (“Pathward Financial” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: CASH), a U.S.-based financial holding company driven by its purpose to power financial inclusion, today commemorates the conclusion of a transformative 12-months, which has been marked by a series of pivotal business developments.
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04 August 2023
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Breaking Down Financial Inclusion on the Bankadelic Podcast
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Pathward’s Anthony Sharett spoke with Lou Carlozo, host of the Bankadelic podcast, to discuss our renewed purpose, rebranding and our bank’s historical evolution, and how we approach partnership and differentiation in the Banking as a Service environment.
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Insights News Anthony Sharett
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02 August 2023
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Pathward, Dash Solutions Extend Partnership and Take on Untapped Disbursements Market with Real-Time Payment Solutions
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The extended partnership will enable real-time disbursements to end-consumers through SpendIT SendIT, the cutting-edge solution that allows consumers to use or transfer disbursed funds to their personal accounts.
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24 July 2023
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Pathward Publishes 2022 Environmental, Social and Governance Report
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2022 report reaffirms commitment and outlines progress toward key ESG objectives, including efforts to achieve company’s long-standing purpose of advancing "Financial Inclusion for All™"
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06 July 2023
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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
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Powered by national banking partner Pathward®, N.A., Clair enables companies to offer unique employee benefits, improving financial health amid worker shortage
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27 June 2023
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Pathward and Avolta partnership brings two renewable natural gas projects at Arizona dairy farms to realization
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In 2022, renewable natural gas (RNG) developer, Avolta, sought a funding partner to build facilities at two dairy farms in Arizona that would turn cow manure into RNG.
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News Commercial Finance
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20 June 2023
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Pathward partners with Propel to launch new line of credit for consumers overlooked by traditional banks
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Pathward®, N.A., a national bank driven by its purpose to power financial inclusion, is adding a new line of credit to open access for credit challenged consumers.
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15 May 2023
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Pathward Provides Counsel on BaaS Success
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Community banks and financial institutions (FIs) can increase revenue, deposits, and customers by offering banking as a service (BaaS) relationships.
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Insights News
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02 May 2023
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Finix Is Now A Payments Processor: Simplifying The Payments Stack for More Seamless Operations
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Finix announced its launch as a payments processor. As a processor, Finix is directly connected to all major U.S. card networks—American Express, Discover, Mastercard, and Visa.
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17 April 2023
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Pathward President Anthony Sharett among Phoenix Metro’s Most Admired Leaders
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Pathward®, N.A. is pleased to announce its president, Anthony Sharett, has earned recognition from the Phoenix Business Journal as one of the 2023 Most Admired Leaders in the Phoenix Metro area.
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16 April 2023
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Scott Elkins Named Volunteer of the Year
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Pathward has selected Scott Elkins, Vice President of our Financial Intelligence Unit, as its 2022 Volunteer of the Year.
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News DEI
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13 April 2023
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Pathward President Shares Our Advantage in Banking Transformation Article
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President Anthony Sharett is quoted in an article by CCG Catalyst that promotes the urgent need for financial institutions to transform for the future.
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News Anthony Sharett
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05 April 2023
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Pathward Earns 2023 Great Place to Work Certification™
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Pathward®, N.A. is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place to Work® for the first time. The prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at Pathward.
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21 March 2023
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Pathward’s Sharmen Hall-Lengel and Stacy Sant earn national recognition as leading Women in Secured Finance
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Secured Finance Network profiled women in the industry who stand out from the crowd in this month’s issue of the association’s magazine, The Secured Lender.
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06 March 2023
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CEO Brett Pharr discusses brand, purpose and more with Tearsheet
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Pathward CEO Brett Pharr spoke with Tearsheet Founder and Editor-in-Chief Zack Miller, who hosts a podcast where he interviews top thought leaders, executives, entrepreneurs and technologists actively making the future of finance a reality -- today.
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News Brett Pharr
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01 March 2023
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Pathward Joins more than 2,400 CEOs in Signing Commitment to Advancing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace
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In line with its purpose, Pathward’s DEI program aims to support diverse perspectives across the organization to promote financial inclusion.
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News Brett Pharr DEI
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09 February 2023
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President Anthony Sharett talks with Innovative Payments Association on podcast
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Pathward President Anthony Sharett spoke with Innovative Payments Association’s Chief Operations Officer Ben Jackson, who hosts a podcast published on the association’s website.
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News Anthony Sharett
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08 February 2023
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Forbes: “A Key To Fintech Company Success Is Being Purpose Driven”
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VizyPay CEO and Founder Austin Mac Nab recently published an article on Forbes.com to highlight the role of purpose for fintechs. In the article, Mac Nab even provides guidance for companies that want to make purpose a part of their DNA.
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08 February 2023
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USDA Recognizes Pathward as Top Lender for Rural Development Programs
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture recognized Pathward, formerly known as Crestmark, as the No. 1 national lender for rural development projects for Fiscal Year 2021.
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26 January 2023
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Augustana University to Launch First Financial Technology Program of its Kind in the Region
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Augustana is excited to announce that the university will launch a new academic program, Augustana University Fintech Program by Pathward™, beginning in Fall 2023.
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20 December 2022
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National Women’s Small Business Month Spotlight: IncentiveAmerica
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Pathward recognized October as National Women’s Small Business Month, which celebrates women-owned businesses and their lasting impact on the economy.
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News DEI
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06 December 2022
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The Financial Brand on What Banks Can Learn from Pathward’s Rebrand
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Pathward President Anthony Sharett recently spoke with Bryan Yurcan, who writes for The Financial Brand.
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News Anthony Sharett
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28 November 2022
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We are Pathward
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Employees celebrated becoming Pathward as the company launched its new brand identity and website.
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14 November 2022
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Native American Heritage Month Spotlight: Corporate Image Group
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Pathward recognizes November as Native American Heritage Month, during which we celebrate the rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories and acknowledge the important contributions of Native people.
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News DEI
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24 October 2022
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White Paper: The Role of Purpose in the Fintech Industry
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Building a purpose driven organization is being put to the test. Almost all senior executives surveyed reported difficulty focusing on their company’s official purpose while reacting to macroeconomic factors like inflation, supply chain issues, labor shortages, and a potential economic downturn.
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24 October 2022
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Survey: The Role of Purpose in the Fintech Industry
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Survey: The Role of Purpose in the Fintech Industry
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24 October 2022
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New research from Pathward illustrates the role of purpose for fintech companies
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Survey: A majority of senior fintech executives report difficulty focusing on their company’s official purpose while reacting to macroeconomic factors like inflation, supply chain issues, labor shortages, and a potential economic downturn.
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News Press Releases
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17 October 2022
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Propel Signs Five-Year Agreement to Become Pathward’s Primary Lending as a Service Partner
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Powered by Propel’s industry-leading, proprietary fintech platform, Pathward will provide credit solutions through this LaaS capability through its partners. In line with Propel and Pathward’s shared mission of financial inclusion, these credit products will be offered through a seamless online integration into the Propel platform.
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12 October 2022
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Pathward Earns National Award for Employee Volunteerism
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The American Bankers Association Foundation named Pathward™, N.A., formerly known as MetaBank®, N.A., a winner of its 2022 Community Commitment Award.
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News Press Releases DEI
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06 October 2022
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Pathward’s President Discusses Life and Career with Phoenix Business Journal
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Anthony Sharett, President of Pathward, N.A., was featured in the Phoenix Business Journal. In the article, he shared his views on the company’s big brand changes.
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News Anthony Sharett
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05 October 2022
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Pathward Reveals New Brand Identity, Following Name Change from MetaBank
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New corporate brand underscores company’s commitment to paving paths to financial inclusion for all.
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03 October 2022
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Nancy Schempp Named to AB List of Influential Women
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Senior Vice President of Partner Services and Delivery, Nancy Schempp, has been named to American Banker's 2022 list of The Most Influential Women in Payments.
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News Press Releases
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08 September 2022
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Asset-Based Lending vs. Factoring
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Asset based lending and factoring provide the same service for financing but in different ways. Learn more about Pathward's factoring lending solutions.
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08 September 2022
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Fair Market Value vs. $1 Buyout Lease
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There are two types of equipment leases factoring receivable companies your business can use to buy equipment: those that use fair market value and those that have dollar buyout leases. Learn everything you need to know to make the best decision for your company.
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08 September 2022
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The Five Cs of Credit
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Before you apply for a loan, there are five factors traditional banks take into consideration before issuing one to you. Learn about the five c's of credit and Pathward's unique inclusive approach.
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08 September 2022
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Pathward President on Bloomberg Black Business Beat
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Pathward President Anthony Sharett was interviewed by Bloomberg Black Business Beat about the company’s brand transition.
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08 September 2022
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Equipment Loan vs. Equipment Lease: What Makes Sense?
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Equipment leasing and equipment loans are the most used resources in the finance business equipment industry. Learn about the best fit for your business from Pathward.
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Insights Commercial Finance
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