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Erik Howell • 5 June, 2025

Webinar: Inside Issuing - Insights to Evolve Your Card Programme

The issuer processing landscape is evolving rapidly, and success hinges on agility and informed decision-making. Erik Howell, Partner at Flagship Advisory Partners, and Jim McCarthy, Thredd CEO, explore the trends, data, and strategies driving the future of card issuance in this webinar. Whether you're scaling a fintech, integrating embedded finance, or leading transformation within a bank, this conversation offers practical, data-driven insights to help you navigate the next phase of growth.

 

The presentation is available for download by clicking the PDF button in the right hand side panel (desktop view) or below the post (mobile view).

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Key Takeaways:

  • The card-issuing market is fundamentally attractive, even in developed economies such as the United States or Western Europe.
  • In recent years, the payments industry has been centered on acceptance, but given its complex nature, issuance is increasingly seen as a high-potential area.
  • Growth in card issuing can be accelerated by enhancing value-added services tailored to both existing and emerging use cases.
  • 30% of major SaaS platforms in the US plan to add card issuance in the next 3 years, 
    illustrating the scale of the opportunity.
  • AI is set to unlock substantial opportunities across card programs and providers by boosting efficiency, cutting costs, and enhancing customer experience.

Please don't hesitate to contact Erik Howell at Erik@Flagshipap.com with your comments or questions.