PULSE Perspectives – June 2026
In this issue: BNPL as an opportunity for issuers, federal agency collaboration around fraud prevention, and agentic commerce liability questions.
Article | 3 min read
Payments & You
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3 Trends Shaping the Future of Payments
New payment and currency options and agentic AI are reshaping the future of commerce. Learn how financial service providers can keep up with the pace of change.
Article | 6 min read
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Issuer Strategies for the New Era of Retail Banking
Experts David Albertazzi and David Shipper explore retail-banking trends and discuss how financial institutions can empower their customers.
Recap | 2 min read
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Two Decades of Debit – Thriving Amid Change, Challenges
Five takeaways from 20 years of the Debit Issuer Study show why and how debit has expanded and adapted to continue serving the needs of consumers in an increasingly digital world.
Flipbook | 5 min read
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Jennifer Schroeder Named President and COO of PULSE
Jennifer Schroeder has been named President and Chief Operating Officer of PULSE effective March 2, 2026. Dave Schneider will transition to a Special Advisor role.
Article | 1 min read
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How to Combat the New Reality of Payments Fraud
Expert Chris Uriarte analyzes today’s fraud landscape and discusses how financial institutions can combat emerging threats.
Recap | 2 min read
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Faster Payments: What Debit Issuers Need to Know
As financial institutions consider adding real-time payment services, it is important to know the differences between the options and the critical attributes to consider.
Article | 4 min read
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TEXAR Puts Members First with Discover® Debit
Learn how TEXAR Federal Credit Union improved net economics and member value by switching its debit card brand to Discover.
Case Study | 6 min read
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PULSE Perspectives – December 2025
In this issue: hurdles to faster-payments adoption, the fight against holiday gift-card fraud, and expanding Pay by Bank options.
Article | 2 min read
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Top Takeaways from a Year of Data
Webinar reports on strategic priorities and offers data-driven perspectives for debit issuers.
Recap | 1 min read
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2025 Debit Issuer Study: 20 Years of Growth, Transformation, and Opportunity
Marking its 20th edition, the 2025 Debit Issuer Study reports on debit’s progress, growth, and resilience amid evolving risks.
Report | 17 min read
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Looking to Grow Debit Volume? Consider Virtual Cards
Should your institution offer virtual cards? Learn how and why issuers are deploying them and what benefits they offer account holders.
Article | 6 min read
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Extraco Banks®: A Decade of Success with Discover® Debit
A Texas bank increased interchange revenue, reduced costs, and enhanced the customer experience by switching to Discover Debit.
Article | 3 min read
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Banking on Gen Z: Loyalty Strategies from a Top Financial Commentator
Financial commentator and Gen Z expert Kyla Scanlon discusses how financial institutions can build authentic connections with this influential consumer base.
Recap | 2 min read
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The Enduring Role of ATMs in a Digital-First World
In an era dominated by digital transactions and fintech innovations, Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) continue to play a pivotal role in the financial ecosystem.
Article | 3 min read
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Texas Bank Boosts Performance, Profits with Discover® Debit
Learn how Extraco Banks reduced fees and increased profits by switching its debit card brand to Discover, and why the bank takes a debit-first approach.
Case Study | 5 min read
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Want to Level Up Your Debit Program? Watch Our Webinar
PULSE’s Steve Sievert shares tips for elevating your debit performance by addressing key areas of your program systematically and strategically.
Recap | 2 min read
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Webinar Reveals Stunning Levels of Sophistication Among Fraudsters
A payments fraud expert reveals how fraudsters conduct large-scale attacks, and how financial institutions can fight back.
Recap | 2 min read
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In Fighting Fraud, Reducing Losses is Only Half the Battle
Fraud attempts are varied and complex. Your efforts to prevent them should be too, taking into account more than just minimizing losses.
Article | 7 min read
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3 Strategies to Make Your Debit Program Best-in-Class
Issuers can elevate their debit program performance by applying best practices and employing effective marketing tactics to reinforce their efforts. Learn how.
Article | 6 min read
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