Green Sheet
00:00:44 (UTC) 08-27-2026
REPAY, NxtEdge by DiningEdge to deliver embedded AP payments for hospitality
23:58:49 (UTC) 08-26-2026
Vikar, SWIVEL partner to deliver seamless new account funding for FIs
23:56:23 (UTC) 08-26-2026
Movemint’s embedded personalization now available to banking sector
23:54:28 (UTC) 08-26-2026
Philadelphia Fed releases Q3 2026 price, inflation expectations survey
23:51:59 (UTC) 08-26-2026
NMI finds consumers want AI to help them shop, not control their spending
23:48:09 (UTC) 08-26-2026
Paysafe's merchant of record solution launched through FastSpring partnership
23:41:34 (UTC) 08-26-2026
TNS' omnichannel payments orchestration investment designed to reduce complexity
23:38:14 (UTC) 08-26-2026
Australian businesses embrace always-on, real-time payments
Breaking News
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Green Sheet interviews ExecuTech's Robert Ensminger
In this Q&A Robert Ensminger, CEO and founder of ExecuTech, discusses how leasing has evolved from financing standalone terminals to supporting broader commerce systems, where the model still makes sense, and what merchants should consider before entering an agreement. He also explores how software subscriptions and device-agnostic payment technology are reshaping financing models and why transparency and clearly defined responsibilities remain essential.
Online Edition – Issue 26:08:01
Raising the standard of merchant sales - Part 2
In Part 1 of this two-part Q&A, payments executives discussed where the industry should draw the line between legitimate business protections and practices that leave merchants feeling trapped or misled. In Part 2, additional industry leaders weigh in on those same questions, offering perspectives on merchant responsibility, contract transparency, professional standards and what it will take to strengthen trust in the payments industry. We continue our discussion with the same two questions posed in Part 1:
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Calendar of Events
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August 30, 2026
AI Scams: A Talk with Cecilie Fjellhøy
September 9, 2026
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September 14, 2026
September 14, 2026
Community Voices
This week's featured contributor:
Desmond Nicholson
Desmond Nicholson, a 30-year veteran in the merchant payments processing industry, has held various senior management positions, including president of training and education at First Data Corp. He has trained hundreds of sales executives, some of whom are among today's most respected payments leaders.
Merchant Sales Podcast
James Shephard & Patti Murphy
August 22nd, 2026
The Old ISO Model Is Dying. What Comes Next?
The merchant services industry is changing fast. ISOs are becoming ISVs, software companies are moving deeper into payments, and the traditional model of selling a merchant account and a terminal is no longer enough.
In this episode, James Shepherd sits down with Tim McWeeney of Ingenico to discuss the convergence of payments, software, and technology—and what that means for the future of the industry. They explore why merchants are increasingly looking for complete business solutions, the role of vertical software, how AI is changing payment technology, and why the next generation of point-of-sale devices will do far more than simply accept payments. They also take a closer look at Ingenico's evolving technology, including cloud-based applications, SoftPOS, AI-enabled devices, and new tools for software developers.
Plus, Patti Murphy joins James for Today in Payments to discuss the opportunity around gift cards, new data on consumer reactions to card surcharges, and recent developments in New Jersey and Louisiana that could impact how businesses approach surcharging, cash discounting, and dual pricing.
Company profile from GS260702
Optimize and personalize gift and loyalty programs
Valutec, a gift card and marketing services pioneer since 1998, is known for its comprehensive closed-loop, stored-value gift card transaction processing and loyalty programs. The company's experienced product team helps partners and merchants strengthen customer engagement and loyalty.
