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IndustryUpdate

Swivel integrates Magic-Wrighter’s LoanPay Xpress FPC lauds incoming, returning,
outgoing board members
Fintech provider Swivel Transactions LLC announced
the full integration of its acquisition Magic-Wrighter’s The U.S. Faster Payments Council (FPC) celebrated
LoanPay Xpress (LPX) into its award-winning payments new and returning members to its 2025–2026 Board of
platform. This transition, Swivel stated, will upgrade LPX Directors, bringing together leaders from across the
and New Account Funding users to Swivel’s enhanced, payments ecosystem to guide the organization’s strat-
browser-based system, offering expanded features like egy and growth. Six new directors will begin terms on
Apple Pay, AutoPilot, Swivel Pay and advanced report- July 1: Tony Cook (FirstBank), John Drechny (Merchant
ing tools. The integration streamlines payment manage- Advisory Group), Jim Filice (Visa, Inc.), Sri Iyer (Cross
ment and improves user experience across industries, River), Jessica Johnson (First National Bankers Bank)
including K-12 education through continued support of and Craig Ramsey (ACI Worldwide). Each brings deep
e~Funds for Schools, the company added. Swivel also expertise in banking, merchant services, real-time pay-
reaffirmed its commitment to reliability and service ments and digital innovation.
while enhancing innovation.
Re-elected to serve new terms are Scott Anchin (ICBA),
APPOINTMENTS Sarah Arnio (Walmart), and Elspeth Bloodgood (Jack
Henry), continuing their roles in shaping industry
engagement and advancing faster payments initiatives.
Ballerine appoints Christian Chmiel in EMEA The board also includes leaders from consumer advo-

Christian A. Chmiel is the new general manager for cacy, payment networks, and technology firms.
EMEA at Ballerine, bringing over 20 years of expertise in
risk management, compliance and fraud prevention to Outgoing board members were recognized for their
the company. A Certified Fraud Examiner and Certified service and contributions. With fresh perspectives and
High-Risk Underwriter, Chmiel previously founded strong experience, the new appointees are positioned to
Web Shield Group and served as deputy head of compli- advance secure, efficient, and inclusive faster payments
ance at an acquiring bank. He is a recognized industry in the United States, the council stated.
thought leader, known for shaping best practices in
online fraud detection and high-risk underwriting. In his
new role, Chmiel will lead Ballerine’s regional growth,
helping financial institutions leverage AI-driven tools for Payments is our Business
smarter, faster merchant risk decisions and streamlined
compliance across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
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Finastra strengthens team with strategic hires • Experience in Criminal & Civil cases

Finastra appointed three key executives to support its • Payment Facilitation
delivery of innovative, customer-focused financial ser- • RFP services
vices software. Don Baptiste, who joined as chief oper- • Integrated Payments
ating officer, brings a strong track record in business • Least Cost Routing
transformation and operational performance. He will
oversee analytics, customer insights, partnerships, sales • Card Network Rules
operations and strategic programs. • Payment Gateways
• Processor Selection
Shirley Powell was appointed as head of strategic com- • 'Hard to Place Merchants'
munications. A seasoned adviser to senior executives,
she will lead corporate and strategic communications to
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