The Payment Expert Podcast

Data, AI, and 'No Ticket, No Release': Payment IQ’s Next-Gen Cashier | Ep. 028

In this episode, Kaivalya Paluskar from Payment IQ discusses innovations in cashier management, including the introduction of Cashier Plus, and how these tools streamline

Crypto’s Dark Side: Scams, Sanctions and State-Backed Crime | Ep. 27

From sophisticated investment scams to sanctions evasion and state-backed cybercrime, crypto has become an increasingly important part of the global financial crime conve

Industrialised Financial Crime: AI's Impact on Fraud Sophistication| Ep. 026

In this episode, Benjamin David from the Payments Association discusses the rapid evolution of financial crime, especially with AI's role in increasing fraud sophisticati

Digital Cash Unleashed: Regulation, Innovation, and Interoperability | Ep. 025

In this episode, Vikram Bharwani, CTO banking at NTT Data for UK and Ireland, discusses the future of digital money, interoperability, and the impact of new payment rails

Proactive Compliance in AI Payments | Ep. 024

 In this episode, Ignas Dovidonis, Chief AML and CTF Compliance Officer at myTU, discusses the current state and future of agentic payments, AI's role in automating trans

Is the UK Ready for the Digital Pound?| Ep. 023

In this episode, we explore the UK's digital pound lab phase two, focusing on the integration of stablecoins and CBDCs, and what it means for the future of digital paymen

The Future of UK BNPL | Ep. 022

In this episode, we explore the recent UK regulations on buy now pay later (BNPL), their impact on the market, and how major players like Klarna are adapting. We discuss

X Money: Elon Musk’s Next Disruptor or Fleeting Gimmick? | Ep. 021

In this episode, we explore the launch of X Money by Elon Musk, its potential as a US super app, and the challenges it faces including security, regulation, and market co

BNY On The Future Of Global Payments | Ep. 20

Payments are changing faster than ever. New payment rails, tokenisation, AI and always-on banking are reshaping how money moves around the world, but can the financial s

Overhyped vs. Underrated: Elixirr’s Keith Bear Breaks Down the Future of Digital Wallets | Ep. 019

In this episode, Keith Bear discusses the evolving landscape of digital payments, stablecoins, tokenised deposits, and the regulatory environment across the US and UK. Ga

How NVIDIA's Payment Foundation Models Are Reshaping Finance| Ep. 018

In this episode, Pahal Patangia from NVIDIA discusses the transformative impact of payment foundation models, AI, and data sharing in financial services. We explore how t

The Future of Secure Agentic Transactions | Ep. 017

In this episode, David Birch discusses the security and trust challenges of agentic transactions as they move from concepts to pilots, exploring digital identity infrastr

UK Stablecoin Regulation: Industry-Friendly or Cautious Approach? | Ep. 016

In this episode, we explore the latest developments in UK stablecoin regulation, comparing it with US and European models. We discuss the implications for industry growth

Open Banking's Biggest Problem: The FCA Has a Plan | Ep. 15

Open banking has a problem and the FCA finally has the statutory powers to fix it.  We sit down with Andrew Self, Head of Open Banking & Finance at the Financial Conduct

Capgemini- Fraud Beyond The Banks| Ep. 014

In this episode, Oliver Hanmer, Managing Director of UK Financial Crime Compliance Advisory at Capgemini, shares insights from the global anti-scam summit, discusses the

The Future of Payment Automation with UK Payments Initiative (UKPI)| Ep. 013

This episode features insights from the launch of the UK Payments Initiative (UKPI) at Money20/20 Europe, focusing on how Commercial Variable Recurring Payments (cVRPs) a

Stablecoins and AI at Money20/20 Europe | Ep. 012

This episode features insights from the Money2020 Europe event, focusing on stablecoins, agentic AI, regulation, tokenisation, and fraud prevention in the payments indust

Beyond the Rail: Pay.UK’s Vision for a Multi-Money World| Ep. 011

In this episode Host, Louis Thompsett is joined by Justin Jacobs, Chief Policy and Engagement Officer at Pay.UK,  to discuss the future of digital money, interoperability

The Fintech Regulatory Revolution | Ep. 010

In today’s episode, Host Louis Thompsett is joined by Shaanil Senarath-Dassanayake, Associate at Charles Russell Speechlys, as the duo discuss the seismic shifts in the U

Cross-Industry Defense: GSMA’s Top 5 Mobile Security Innovations | Ep. 009

This episode explores how mobile network intelligence is transforming fraud prevention in the financial industry. Samantha Kight from GSMA discusses emerging threats, inn