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title: The Future of Payments – What’s Real, What’s Hype, and What’s at Risk
description: Check out this timely discussion on the technologies and policies set to transform the prepaid and general payments landscape.
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# [The Future of Payments – What’s Real, What’s Hype, and What’s at Risk](https://www.cunastrategicservices.com/content/the-future-of-payments)

 Written by [Envisant](https://www.cunastrategicservices.com/content/author/envisant) | Mar 20, 2026

By [Envisant](https://www.cunastrategicservices.com/envisant)

Featured Speakers: Doug Farrell, AVP, Sales, Envisant; Phil Seely, VP, Customer Service & Partner Management, Envisant; Jamie Conrad, SVP, Debit and Credit Cards, Envisant; John Ainsworth, General Manager, Metallicus ; Ashley Sharp, Chief Legal Officer & SVP – State Advocacy, Illinois Credit Union League

Helping credit unions cut through buzzwords – and legislation – to focus on what actually matters.

Technology is reshaping payments – but legislation and regulation are rewriting the rules even faster. This means credit unions are facing critical questions about member service.

Check out this timely discussion on the technologies and policies set to transform the prepaid and general payments landscape.

Key takeaways include:

- Discover how technology and regulation are reshaping payments
- Hear directly from a policy expert on legislative efforts – and what they could mean for card programs
- Understand how the member experience may change as lawmakers, networks, and fintechs push for change

Connect with [Envisant ](https://www.cunastrategicservices.com/learn-more-envisant)to learn more.

 

 

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