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Now Available: 2026 Directory of U.S. Merchant Acquirers
News•Mar 19, 2026

Now Available: 2026 Directory of U.S. Merchant Acquirers

TSG has launched its 2026 Directory of U.S. Merchant Acquirers, a subscription‑only research tool sponsored by Deluxe Merchant Services. The guide profiles more than 300 merchant acquirers, representing over $13.5 trillion in processing volume, 550+ sponsor‑bank ties, and 55+ proprietary processing platforms. It also details 940 front‑ and back‑end processing relationships, offering analysts and executives a comprehensive snapshot of the U.S. payments landscape. Access is granted through the TSG portal for current subscribers, with a trial option for new users.

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Executive Interview Series: Petru Metzger, CEO at Payforge
News•Mar 17, 2026

Executive Interview Series: Petru Metzger, CEO at Payforge

Petru Metzger, CEO of Payforge, emphasized three core convictions shaping his company: deep payments domain expertise, outcome‑driven execution, and AI‑enabled development. He argues that true differentiation comes from unifying strategy, analytics, and engineering rather than siloed modernization projects. The interview...

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PayPal Pivots for 2026
News•Mar 11, 2026

PayPal Pivots for 2026

PayPal Holdings announced a strategic pivot for 2026, concentrating on strengthening its branded checkout services. Chief financial and operating officer Jamie Miller said the company will shift from broad portfolio scaling to a targeted approach that supports its largest merchants....

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Modern Payments Infrastructure Is the New Battleground for Growth
News•Mar 9, 2026

Modern Payments Infrastructure Is the New Battleground for Growth

Payments infrastructure has moved from a back‑office function to a strategic growth lever, as platforms relying on legacy systems face higher friction, cost, and slower revenue realization. TSG and Payforge’s new whitepaper argues that modernizing payment stacks is essential to...

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Activist Jana Builds Stake in Payments Business Fiserv
News•Feb 18, 2026

Activist Jana Builds Stake in Payments Business Fiserv

Activist investor Jana Partners has taken an undisclosed stake in payments processor Fiserv, aiming to improve its underperforming stock. Fiserv, valued at about $32 billion, saw shares plunge nearly 70% in 2023 and are down more than 11% year‑to‑date. Jana is...

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