Voice of MPE

The acquiring landscape is evolving—fast.In this expert panel moderated by 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗼 𝗕𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶, leaders from Mastercard, Finby, G+D Netcetera, and Yellow Ladder Coffee explore how merchants and payment providers can navigate increasing complexity, fragmentation, and rapid technological change.𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴:• David Rintel / Finby• Ivan Vukelikj / G+D Netcetera• Anne-Marie Dentz / Mastercard• Gyuzala Muzafar / Yellow Ladder Coffee𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗹𝗹 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻:• Why the payments ecosystem is evolving at an unprecedented speed• How merchants can stay competitive in a fragmented landscape• The real pain points merchants face today (reliability, consolidation, complexity)• Why payments must “just work”—like electricity• The role of embedded payments in simplifying the ecosystem• How tokenisation underpins future commerce and security𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆:Complexity isn’t going away—but it must be simplified.Thanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn or find us on X and Instagram.

09/04/2026 • 31:17

The future of commerce is being rewritten—by agents.In this high-impact panel moderated by Neira Jones, industry leaders from Visa, Stripe, Checkout.com, OpenAI, and Ixopay unpack one of the most important questions in payments today:Is agentic commerce the next frontier—or just hype?Featuring:Marco Conte / IxopayAshley Paulus / Checkout.comEddie Onaga / VisaJulius Danek / StripeNiklas Harzheim /OpenAIWhat you’ll learn:Where agent-driven transactions are already happening todayWhy “human-in-the-loop” still dominates—for nowHow trust, identity, and governance will define the ecosystemWhat merchants must do today to stay visible in an AI-driven worldThe rise of agents as a new commerce channelThe battle between brand power vs. algorithmic discoveryKey takeaway: Agentic commerce isn’t a future concept—it’s already here. But the rules? Still being written.Thanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn or find us on X and Instagram.

07/04/2026 • 41:20

𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱—𝗼𝗿 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗱?In this insightful panel moderated by 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗼 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗮, leading experts from across the payments ecosystem break down one of the industry’s biggest misconceptions:Payments are not complicated—they are complex.And that complexity? It’s what drives innovation.What you’ll learn in this session:✔️ The difference between complexity and complication in payments✔️ Where complexity truly lives in the merchant payments ecosystem✔️ How merchants can turn complexity into a competitive advantage✔️ Why local payment methods are not “alternative”—they are essential✔️ The hidden challenges of cross-border commerce✔️ How fraud, identity, and data shape payment decisions𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘹𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘪𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦.𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘴 𝘰𝘱𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭.The future of payments belongs to those who can 𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆.Thanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn or find us on X and Instagram.

02/04/2026 • 38:51

What will redefine merchant payments by 2026?At MPE 2026 in Berlin, 1,600+ industry leaders came together to explore exactly that.The discussions went beyond hype:– Agentic commerce and AI– Payment orchestration and data– Fraud and cyber risk– Regulation and resilience– Cross-border complexityThe conclusion? The future of payments isn’t one shift — it’s many, happening at once.Thanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn or find us on X and Instagram.

31/03/2026 • 38:34

Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the payments industry—but the real question is: 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸?In this episode of 𝗩𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗣𝗘, 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗩𝗿𝗲𝘂𝗴𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗵𝗶𝗹 and 𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗞𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗹𝗼𝘃 unpack how AI is transforming payments organisations.From operational efficiency to leadership evolution, this conversation explores how companies can move beyond AI hype and create 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁.We discuss:• Why trust remains the core product of payments• The growing gap between AI promises and real business value• How leadership roles are evolving in AI-driven organisations• The skills payments professionals need to stay relevant• Why human judgment, relationships, and accountability matter more than ever• The emerging roles shaping the future of paymentsAs AI moves beyond fraud detection and automation into commercial and strategic roles, organisations must rethink talent strategy, governance, and culture to stay competitive.Tune in to hear how payments leaders can balance technology innovation with human leadership.Thanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn or find us on X and Instagram.

11/03/2026 • 22:54

Fundraising in 2026? Watch this first.The market has shifted — quietly, strategically, permanently.𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗲 𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗨𝘀𝘁𝗮 | Flagship Advisory Partners speaks with:⚡ 𝗠𝗮𝘅 𝗕𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗿𝗱 | Financial Technology Partners⚡ 𝗠𝗮𝘅𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻 | BlackFin Capital PartnersHere’s what founders 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁:• 2021 was the anomaly — not your benchmark• AI isn’t a bonus — it’s a filter• Fraud, AML, identity & embedded finance = capital magnets• M&A is accelerating; PE exits are coming• The #1 mistake? Waiting until the inbound email arrivesThe deals that won in 2025? They were ready 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗱.Berlin is calling. Are you ready?Thanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn or find us on X and Instagram.

04/03/2026 • 40:22

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗽𝗮𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗳𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀. 𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲.In this episode of Voice of MP, host 𝗗𝘄𝗮𝘆𝗻𝗲 𝗚𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲 sits down with 𝗥𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗵𝗲𝗻, CEO & Co-founder of 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗲𝗿𝗣𝗮𝘆, to unpack one of the most significant transformations the payments industry has ever seen.AI agents making autonomous decisions.Tokenisation replacing card credentials.Stablecoins accelerating cross-border settlement.Instant payments becoming the global standard.Together, they explore why payments are undergoing a protocol-level infrastructure shift — and what this means for merchants and payment leaders heading into 2026 and beyond.𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝘁𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱:• Why payments complexity is exploding — and why orchestration is no longer optional• How AI-driven routing, retries, and fraud prevention are already delivering ROI• Static vs. intelligent payment routing• Global scale vs. local payment preferences• Why winning merchants treat payments as a revenue driver, not a cost centreThanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn or find us on X and Instagram.

25/02/2026 • 18:03

Winning is only the beginning.MPE Awards Video Interviews goes beyond the stage to uncover what happens after the MPE Awards in Berlin, when recognition turns into momentum.How does an award reshape market perception? What commercial impact follows? And what new connections and opportunities appear after the spotlight moment?In this episode, Bridge and Brite Payments break down their post-win results and what came next.Dive in and get inspired by Helen Owen/Bridge and Quentin Barria/Brite Payments. Thanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn or find us on X and Instagram.

18/02/2026 • 20:00

🎙️ The Voice of MPE: Digital identity as the game-changer we all need𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗿𝗮 𝗠𝗰𝗖𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗻 sits down with 𝗘𝘇𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗶 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗼𝗻 from 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗕𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 to unpack the future of digital identity—beyond passports, licenses, and clunky forms.In this eye-opening conversation, you’ll discover:✨ How digital verification is transforming onboarding, KYC, and AML✨ Why your AI agents need a digital identity too✨ The balance between security, privacy, and access✨ How digital wallets can empower individuals and businesses alikeForget paper. Forget endless photocopies. This is identity, reimagined for the 21st century.Thanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn or find us on X and Instagram.

04/02/2026 • 24:38

Payment orchestration is no longer just about routing transactions.In this episode of 𝗠𝗣𝗘 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸𝘀, moderated by 𝗟𝗲𝗲 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗳𝘁𝗼𝗻 (𝗠𝗣𝗘 𝗔𝗺𝗯𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗱𝗼𝗿), we’re joined by 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗵𝘂𝗸𝗹𝗮, 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝘁 𝗧𝗶𝗽𝗶𝗰𝗼, to unpack how orchestration has evolved into a strategic control layer for modern merchants.Together, they explore:• What payment orchestration really means today — beyond processing• Why global fragmentation, customer expectations, and cost pressure are driving adoption• How orchestration now covers the full deposit-to-withdrawal lifecycle• The role of speed, transparency, and compliance in building trust• Real-world use cases where orchestration truly moves the needle• Build vs buy vs hybrid: how merchants should choose• The future of orchestration: AI-driven routing, automation & personalisation𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆:Payment orchestration delivers operational efficiency and conversion lift — while building trust through speed, transparency, and compliance across the entire payment lifecycle.Thanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn or find us on X and Instagram.

22/01/2026 • 21:46

Ever “fallen into” payments… by accident? Turns out, that’s how some of the most exciting careers begin!🎙️ Join 𝗩𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗮 𝗟𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗲𝘃𝗮 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗱 & 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗮 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗼𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗰 as they share lessons, insights, and career secrets in the latest MPE Talks, where they discuss:• How careers in payments often start “by accident”• Transitioning from Treasury to Product roles• Building payments teams and partnerships from scratch• The shift from payments as a cost centre to a profit-driving product• The power of community and networking in the payments space𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀:• Stay curious and persistent• Connect with industry peers—everyone loves talking payments!• Embrace the product mindset to make payments part of your competitive edgeThanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn or find us on X and Instagram.

21/01/2026 • 22:19

In this episode of MPE Talks, 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗼 𝗕𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶 | Arkwright Consulting, and 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗼𝘁𝗶𝘀 𝗞𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘀 | Unzer explore how AI and tokenisation are reshaping the way trust is built, measured, and maintained across payments and digital ecosystems.The conversation dives into:• Why AI relies on confidence scoring rather than judgment• How tokenisation minimises data exposure while improving signal quality• Why clean, compliant data is essential for scalable AI• What this means for fraud prevention, payments, and digital identityTokenisation is emerging as the invisible infrastructure that allows AI to function responsibly — enabling real-time decisions without exposing sensitive information.Thanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn or find us on X and Instagram.

14/01/2026 • 14:43

In this episode, 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗮 𝗠𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮, Founder & CEO, Paypr.work 🖇, hosts 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗮 𝗔𝗹𝘇𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗮, VP, Global Head of Payments & Customer Service at Spotify, who shares her perspective on managing global payments for over 𝟳𝟬𝟬 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘀, balancing 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗮𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀, and driving 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 in a subscription-based business.💡 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗹𝗹 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻:• How Spotify optimises payment experiences across 𝟭𝟴𝟰 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀• The role of 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲 in subscription commerce• Insights on 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗮𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗱𝘀 like UPI in India, Pix in Brazil, and PayPay in Japan• The intersection of 𝗔𝗜, 𝗠𝗟, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗮𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 for fraud prevention and seamless UX • Key trends shaping 𝗴𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱📍 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻, 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗽𝗮𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻!Thanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn or find us on X and Instagram.

10/12/2025 • 17:17

In this episode, we unpack one of the hottest topics in global fintech today: payment optimisation for merchants expanding into emerging markets.Your host, 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗲𝗹 𝗞𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘇𝗲𝗿, Head of global partnerships at EBANX, is joined by two industry leaders:• 𝗔𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘁, Fintech & Digital Commerce in Latam at Xsolla, with 10+ years of payments expertise in Latin America• 𝗛𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗶 𝗘𝗹𝘆𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗺, Founder and MD of BlockchainLab Ltd., specialising in payment optimisation and blockchain-based payment railsTogether, they dive deep into:🔥 The explosive growth of digital consumers in emerging markets🔥 Local vs global card acquiring — where conversion is won or lost🔥 How instant payment rails like 𝗣𝗶𝘅, 𝗨𝗣𝗜 & 𝗕𝗿𝗲-𝗕 are reshaping commerce🔥 Smart & AI-based routing strategies that boost approval rates 10–30%🔥 Payment orchestration vs in-house routing — myths, risks & opportunities🔥 Stablecoins as the first truly global payment method🔥 Why crypto-based settlement may replace traditional rails sooner than expectedWhether you're a fintech leader, merchant, PSP, or investor, this episode is loaded with tactical insights, data points, and practical frameworks to accelerate your global payments strategy.Thanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn or find us on X and Instagram.

04/12/2025 • 35:20

𝗙𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝘂𝗽 𝘁𝗼 𝟳𝟱% 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗳𝗿𝗮𝘂𝗱 — 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗻𝗼𝗯𝗼𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗸𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺.In this episode of 𝗠𝗣𝗘 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗸𝘀, we dive deep into the $600B issue that quietly drains merchant revenue — and why it’s often more expensive than fraud itself.Join 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 and expert fraud strategist 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗔𝗺𝗶𝗿 as they unpack:• Why false positives cost 𝘂𝗽 𝘁𝗼 𝟳𝟱% 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 than actual fraud• Why fraud gets all the attention — and false positives stay invisible• The power of data enrichment to recover lost revenue• How blocking real customers hurts conversion• Real-world examples of enrichment logic that instantly reduces false declines• Why “fraud detection” isn’t the same as “protecting good customers”• Why reducing false positives delivers one of the 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗥𝗢𝗜 gains in paymentsThanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn or find us on X and Instagram.

26/11/2025 • 21:48

In this episode, 𝗚𝗲𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗿𝗲𝘆 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵, publisher of Business of Payments, sits down with 𝗥𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗕𝘂𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗸, CEO of Unzer, one of Germany’s most dynamic merchant service providers. Together, they explore the rise of 𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗲 — a world where AI doesn’t just recommend what to buy, but makes the purchase on your behalf.Topics discussed:• What is agency commerce and how close are we to seeing it in action?• How AI agents will reshape payment journeys and consumer trust• The impact on merchants, fraud prevention, and discoverability• The evolving balance between innovation, ethics, and regulationTune in to understand how machine-to-machine commerce is redefining the future of retail and payments.Thanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn or find us on X and Instagram.

06/11/2025 • 19:20

🎙 Trust starts with data — here’s how they build it!  From losing in 2023 to winning twice in a row — Celeris’ story will inspire you. Sunil reveals how they built an award-winning company with zero salespeople!Join Neira Jones and Sunil Jhamb as they delve deeper into a discussion about how winning the MPE Awards helped Celeris acquire numerous new customers. Thanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn or find us on X and Instagram.

03/11/2025 • 17:27

In this new episode of MPE Talks, 𝗔𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗮 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗵𝗼 sits down with 𝗧𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗮 𝗠𝗲𝘀𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗮, COO at SIBS, to explore the innovation powering the Portuguese payments ecosystem — from 𝗠𝗕 𝗪𝗔𝗬’𝘀 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 to 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲’𝘀 𝗽𝘂𝘀𝗵 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 through initiatives like 𝗘𝗨𝗥𝗢𝟭 and 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 (𝗘𝗣𝗜).Discover how 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗮 𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗮𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿, what’s next for 𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀-𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀, and how 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁, 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 will shape Europe’s payment future.Tune in for expert insights, powerful lessons, and a glimpse into the road ahead for European payments.Thanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn or find us on X and Instagram.

24/10/2025 • 20:43

What did winning the MPE Award mean for you? What was happening in your company at the time of winning? How has your market position evolved? Welcome to this episode of the MPE 2025 Awards Winners Series, where we pair and showcase 2 winners. Join Neira Jones, Kamil Hanáček, Executive Director at Switchio.com, and Lenny Leemann, CEO & Founder at Greenspark, to hear their insights  Thanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn or find us on X and Instagram.

16/10/2025 • 16:51

In this episode, 𝗔𝗹𝗹𝗮 𝗚𝗮𝗻𝗰𝘇 (ThoughtWorks) and 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗼𝘁𝗶𝘀 𝗞𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘀 share how genetic AI is reshaping the future of commerce:• Hyper-personalised shopping experiences• Invisible, seamless transactions• Autonomous fraud detection and card management• Redefining the customer journey for merchants and consumersFrom reactive to proactive — the future of payments is here.Thanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn or find us on X and Instagram.

08/10/2025 • 19:57

Payments are no longer just infrastructure—they’re a powerful growth driver. 🚀In this episode, we bring together leaders from 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗼 and 𝗞𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗻 to explore:✔ How orchestration and open banking are transforming merchant strategies✔ Tackling fraud with AI and biometrics✔ The role of payments in emerging markets✔ Key takeaways from MPE 2025Whether you’re in gaming, food delivery, or any high-growth sector, these insights will help you stay ahead of the curve.Thanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn or find us on X and Instagram.

24/09/2025 • 17:19

Welcome to the new miniedu episode, where 𝗡𝗲𝗶𝗿𝗮 𝗝𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀 unpacks the world of 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗽𝗮𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀:• What stablecoins are and how they work• Their transformative impact on 𝗕𝟮𝗕 𝗽𝗮𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 and cross-border transactions• Strategic opportunities in treasury efficiency and merchant settlements• Real-world adoption trends across Latin America, Asia-Pacific, and beyond• Why 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 in 2025 makes NOW the right time to actThanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn or find us on X and Instagram.

17/09/2025 • 10:11

Welcome to this special episode of the MPE 2025 Awards Winners Series, where we pair and showcase not one, but two MPE 2025 award winners to discuss what matters in merchant payments. With Neira Jones, the amazing MPE Awards Chair and MPE Ambassador, Rob Neely from Securely Group, and Stewart Sime from Paynt. Thanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn or find us on X and Instagram.

08/09/2025 • 22:53

How do you keep payments running during blackouts, war, and global disruption?How do merchants balance seamless UX with fighting fraud?And what’s the real future of softPOS, omnichannel, and cashless economies?In this session, panellists from across Europe, Ukraine, and global fintech share:🔹 Why digital payments = resilience🔹 Balancing fraud prevention with customer experience🔹 The rise of softPOS and omnichannel checkout🔹 Regional differences: Poland, Brazil, China, Germany🔹 The future of sovereignty in paymentsListen now to a powerful discussion on payments, resilience, and innovation.Thanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn or find us on X and Instagram.

03/09/2025 • 31:52

Payments aren’t just about processing transactions anymore. They’re about strategy, resilience, and growth.In this panel, you’ll hear:• Why SMEs crave one-stop simplicity while enterprises can’t escape modularity• How partnerships and compliance reshape the payments ecosystem• Why expertise matters more than ever in turning complexity into opportunity“𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘤𝘢𝘯'𝘵 𝘳𝘶𝘯 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘹𝘪𝘵𝘺. 𝘌𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘪𝘵, 𝘰𝘳 𝘪𝘵 𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘴 𝘺𝘰𝘶.”Ugur Cinar, PayrailsWatch now and see how leaders from fintech, retail, and consulting think about the next chapter in payments.Thanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn or find us on X and Instagram.

20/08/2025 • 39:47

How we pay is changing - from the merchant to the bank!In this series we pair and showcase not one, but two MPE 2025 Award Winners to discuss what matters in merchant payments. Neira Jones is hosting Melinda Roylett, Managing Director at Lloyds Banking Group Merchant Services, and Petri Ahti, Sales Executive at Market Pay. Hear their insights around the theme: “The Power of Payments: How we pay is changing – from the merchant to the bank”.Thanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn or find us on X and Instagram.

18/08/2025 • 18:21

AI is saving payment teams time…It’s helping retailers deliver personalisation at scale…And it’s enabling cybercriminals to write malicious code in 3 seconds.Yes, that happened. And it’s just one moment in this jaw-dropping panel.Inside the episode:✅ How Douglas is blending in-store beauty advisors with AI-driven ecommerce✅ Why “more data” isn’t the answer — “better data” is✅ How AI-generated dashboards, alerts & bots are becoming team members✅ How cybercriminals are abusing AI better than some businesses are using it✅ And why employees might resist AI—even when it helps themWith power voices from:• 𝗣𝗖𝗜 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹• 𝗗𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗹𝗮𝘀• 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿• 𝗧𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀• 𝗚𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽Thanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn or find us on X and Instagram.

13/08/2025 • 34:14

What happens when the world’s payment leaders gather on one stage—with no script and everything on the line?They talk about:🔹 AI’s role in fraud detection, customer support, and beyond🔹 Small vs large vs medium language models—and what actually works🔹 Why your bot might soon be shopping for you🔹 Digital identity, data ownership, and the trust dilemma🔹 The inconvenient truths about wallets, superapps, and regulatory fragmentation in Europe🔹 Quantum computing’s looming threat to today’s security layers🎯 Whether you’re in banking, retail, tech, or just curious about how payments are evolving—this discussion is for you.Featuring experts:• 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗠𝗹𝘆𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘀𝗸𝗶 │ 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 • 𝗨𝗴𝗻𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 │ 𝗽𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗯𝗹. • 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝘃𝗮𝗻 𝗱𝗲 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲 │ 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗱 • 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗳𝗮𝗻 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿 │ 𝗢𝗧𝗧𝗢 𝗣𝗮𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 • 𝗡𝗶𝗸𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘀 𝗞𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘇𝗶𝘀 │ 𝗜𝗦𝗫 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹🎤 𝗗𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗱 𝗕𝗶𝗿𝗰𝗵 │ 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁 𝗛𝘆𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗻 Thanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn or find us on X and Instagram.

06/08/2025 • 39:56

With 23% of society living with a disability, how can we foster a more inclusive workforce and build truly accessible environments? In this episode, we explore the importance of designing inclusive products and services that support people with diverse needs. Join us for an inspiring conversation with Project Nemo and Angela Yore from Sky Parlour as we break down barriers, challenge assumptions, and embrace the power of making a difference. Thanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn or find us on X and Instagram.

24/07/2025 • 17:59

Tokenization & SecurityWhat additional benefits does it bring to merchants? What should businesses consider when implementing tokenization?Learn about the tokenization chain and gain two key insights for merchants looking to leverage this technology.Thanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn or find us on X and Instagram.

17/07/2025 • 16:32