Insights Podcast

Dec 11 2024 56 ep. 30 mins 5
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The world of payments and corporate finance is changing at a pace unexperienced before, with new technology, regulations, innovation and threats emerging every day. 

Join The Payments Association and special guests each month as they discuss topics which impact corporate financial payments. 

Each episode includes a panel of experts in the world of payments and corporate finance giving personal insights into how these topics are likely to impact the wider industry and individuals alike. 

If you’re a payment professional, budding financial guru or just interested in the world of corporate payments, join us each month and keep on top of the key insights that you need to know. 

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Modernising Payments: Challenges, Opportunities, and What Comes Next

Dec 11 2024 29 mins  
In this episode of the Insights Podcast, Tony Craddock, Director General of the Payments Association, talks with Peter Harmston, Head of Payments Consulting at KPMG UK. Together, they explore the evolving world of payment modernisation, discussing key findings from KPMG's latest global survey of 1,500 financial institutions and retailers. Learn about the challenges, opportunities,

Building Operational Resilience in Payments

Nov 29 2024 23 mins  
In this episode of The Insights Podcast, George Iddenden speaks with Lorraine Mouat and Anthony Corner from Thistle Initiatives about the growing importance of operational resilience. They discuss how payment firms can navigate challenges like cyber threats, regulatory pressures, and system disruptions to safeguard customer trust and maintain business continuity. Learn how to go be

How Fintech is Transforming Cross-Border Payments

Nov 06 2024 28 mins  
In this episode of The Insights Podcast, we explore the fast-evolving world of cross-border payments and the crucial role of fintech in global trade. Host George Iddenden sits down with Convera's Head of Market Insights, Steven Dooley, to explore innovations like real-time payments, blockchain, and open banking. Together, they discuss why these developments are essential for busine

Navigating New Payment Rules in Europe

Oct 29 2024 36 mins  
In this episode of the Insights Podcast, we explore the upcoming Payment Services Directive 3 (PSD3) and the new Payment Services Regulations (PSR). These major changes are set to reshape Europe’s payment landscape, impacting everything from security measures to compliance requirements. Join us as we break down what businesses need to know about these regulations, discuss how the

Overcoming Payment Challenges with Natasha Zurnamer

Oct 09 2024 30 mins  
Join Tony Craddock, Director General of the Payments Association, in this episode of the Insights podcast as he dives into the complex world of payments with Natasha Zurnamer, CEO and founder of Optty. Together, they explore the multifaceted challenges merchants face in the evolving payments landscape, from integrating diverse payment methods and complying with regulations, to mana

Banking Transformation & Regulatory Change

Oct 09 2024 29 mins  
In this episode of the Insights Podcast, David Hunter, Chairman of the Board of Directors at The Payments Association sits down with Kevin Flood, Director of Payments Ecosystems at FIS. Together, they explore the rapidly evolving financial landscape, where banks are tasked with balancing regulatory compliance and driving innovation. Kevin offers expert insights into the challenges

Innovating Global Payments: The Power of Tokens and Interoperability

Oct 03 2024 31 mins  
In this episode, Tony Craddock talks with Nick Kerigan, Managing Director and Head of Innovation at Swift, about the current developments in global payments. They cover the rise of new payment methods, the role of technologies like CBDCs and tokenised assets, and the challenges of achieving interoperability in a decentralised financial system. Nick provides insights into how the pa

A Deep Dive into Sustainable Finance

Oct 03 2024 24 mins  
In this episode of Insights Podcast, Tom Mason, co-founder of Shoal, and Marten Moller, Impact and Partnerships Manager at Algbra, discuss how fintech and banks can collaborate to create the next generation of sustainable financial products. They explain Shoal’s sustainable savings app, its partnership with Standard Chartered, and Algbra's fintech-as-a-service platform. The conve

Challenges and Innovations in Cross-Border Payments

Sep 09 2024 28 mins  
In this episode, George Iddenden from the Payments Association sits down with Hugo Remi, CEO of Cardaq, to discuss the complexities of cross-border payments. They explore key issues like currency exchange risks, regulatory compliance, fraud prevention, and the role of advanced technologies such as blockchain and real-time payment systems. Remi offers insights into the practical cha

Reduce, reuse, recycle!

Aug 07 2024 25 mins  
In our newest episode of the Insights Podcast, Charlie Bronks, Crown Agents Bank, and Karine Martinez, Edenred, talk successful ESG policies, greenwashing and what effective green action really means. They discuss how their companies have successfully tackled implementing ESG strategies and what other payments industry players should be doing to limit their impact on the environmen