How employers can help employees manage financial stress with end of year pressures and 2026 budgets.
Learn early signs of employee financial stress and how education, flexible benefits, and coaching improve wellbeing heading into 2026.
Learn early signs of employee financial stress and how education, flexible benefits, and coaching improve wellbeing heading into 2026.
By Dr. David Utzke, CEO and CTO at MyKey Technologies How have hidden admin keys and proprietary code bases become the single greatest threat to digital-asset integrity? These are a couple of issues related to DLT (Distributed Ledger Technology)-based digital assets cybersecurity, ongoing business concerns of the underlying company, and jurisdictional geopolitical risks of financial instability. …
How fintech PR strengthens trust through digital PR, SEO, crisis readiness, and aligned marketing strategies for credibility and growth.
1.When you look back at the start of your career, was there a defining moment that pushed you toward specializing in crisis communications and corporate PR? There wasn’t a single defining moment, but working in politics in Washington, D.C. early in my career was formative. It’s one of the most intense environments for learning how…
The fintech sector is known for its complexity. Emerging technologies, regulatory nuances, and sophisticated financial products can make it challenging for brands to communicate effectively with clients, investors, and the media. Strategic fintech PR bridges this gap, translating intricate concepts into narratives that are both accessible and credible. Fintech storytelling is about clarity without oversimplification. It…
The Strategic Value of Communication Financial services brands operate in a sector defined by trust, complexity, and constant scrutiny. In a market where consumer confidence can shift with a single headline, PR has become a critical component of strategy rather than a supplementary function. Public relations in financial services does more than announce products; it…
1. Digital cards are gaining momentum in the U.S. credit market. What makes them so valuable for underserved borrowers? Ivan: About one third of U.S. adults fall into the subprime category, which means they’re either denied credit or approved only with high fees and low limits. Digital cards give these borrowers an alternative that’s fast,…
Perks aren’t what they used to be. And that’s a good thing. Not long ago, employee and contractor rewards were mostly symbolic. A generic gift card at year’s end, or a branded coffee mug that gathers dust. A one-size-fits-all token that is rarely aligned with what the recipient wanted or needed. But the workforce has…
What payment innovations such as embedded finance, BNPL, blockchain, or biometric authentication do you see having the most impact on the ecosystem? With the explosion of AI leading to a significant surge in identity theft and deepfake scams online, tools that help ensure stability during periods of rapid growth will likely be considered the innovators….
1. How has the legacy credit reporting system become more of a barrier than a bridge, especially for individuals with unconventional financial profiles? Traditional credit systems were designed around institutional credit products—loans, credit cards, and mortgages. But today, billions of people participate in the economy through alternative channels: freelance income, mobile payments, crypto, informal commerce,…