• Advancing Payments

    Credit Orchestration: The Next Growth Engine for Merchant Credit Programs and Customer Engagement
    John Ventura

    Credit Orchestration: The Next Growth Engine for Merchant Credit Programs and Customer Engagement

    Jul 14, 2026

    The next phase of merchant loyalty will not be driven only by points, discounts, or traditional co-brand programs. It will be driven by the merchant’s ability to understand each customer’s financing need in the moment and guide that customer to the right payment, credit, or loyalty product without losing control of the experience.

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  • MAG Insider

    So Many Ways to Engage
    Erica Forman

    So Many Ways to Engage

    Jun 30, 2026

    The MAG hosts a variety of events, ranging from online learning to virtual webinars to in-person conferences. Check out this lineup!

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  • International Perspective

    MAG Payments Summit — London 26: Driving the Future of Commerce and Payments
    Paul Tunstall

    MAG Payments Summit — London 26: Driving the Future of Commerce and Payments

    Jun 23, 2026

    The Merchant Advisory Group (MAG) successfully hosted its third annual European Payments Summit on 9–10 June 2026 in London, bringing together merchants, payments providers, technology innovators, and industry experts to discuss the trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the future of commerce.

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  • Payments Technology

    A Seat at the Table for Merchants – Let’s Define the Future of Payments Together
    Reed Luhtanen

    A Seat at the Table for Merchants – Let’s Define the Future of Payments Together

    Jun 16, 2026

    The future of payments will be written over the next decade. For the first time in more than fifty years, new payments rails are scaling in the market. Foundational work defining the core aspects of how these networks will function is being done. Rather than standing on the sideline watching it happen, merchants need to claim their seat at the table, and the U.S. Faster Payments Council (FPC) has one saved for you.

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  • Policy Perspective

    Payments Policy Developments: From Stablecoins to Swipe Fees
    Beth Provenzano

    Payments Policy Developments: From Stablecoins to Swipe Fees

    May 19, 2026

    As the midterm elections loom overhead, 2026 is proving to be quite busy in Congress, the courts, and in state legislatures. Many state legislatures are considering swipe fee bills to remove interchange from sales tax and tips, while federal payments policy priorities are under consideration in Congress or by regulators. In addition, the courts have been busy on a number of payments-related cases. Here are some Spring highlights.

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  • Leadership Lens

    The Power Behind the MAG: Celebrating Volunteer Leadership
    John Drechny

    The Power Behind the MAG: Celebrating Volunteer Leadership

    Apr 7, 2026

    April is Volunteer Appreciation Month, a moment to recognize the individuals who give their time, expertise, and energy to strengthen the communities and industries they care about. At the Merchant Advisory Group (MAG), that spirit of volunteerism is the foundation of everything we do.

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Driving positive change and innovation in the payments industry serving merchants' interests globally through collaboration, education, and advocacy.