The Payment Expert Podcast

Welcome to The Payment Expert weekly podcast, brought to you by SBC Media. Each week we analyse the news driving the global payments industry forward; the innovation, the infrastructure, and everything that has to happen to make it all possible.

The Payment Expert Podcast is a news podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 29 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts The Payment Expert Podcast, a news show with 29 episodes published.

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  Episode #29

  Transforming Cross-Border Money Movement with Claire Gates | Ep. 029

  Sep 29, 202619 min

  In this episode, Claire Gates, Global Head of Payments and Solutions at Crown Agents Bank, shares insights on cross-border payments in Africa, the role of stablecoins, and the future of AI in payments. Discover how innovative solutions are transforming money movement and the importance of regulation and diversity in the industry. Key Topics Challenges in African cross-border payments Role of stablecoins in emerging markets AI applications in payments and compliance Crown Agents Bank's role in facilitating trade finance Diversity and women in the payments industry Host: Louis Thompsett Guest: Claire Gates Producer: Anaya McDonald Editor: Anaya McDonald Learn more about the latest payments insights: https://paymentexpert.com

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  Episode #28

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

  Sep 22, 202621 min

  In this episode, Kaivalya Paluskar from Payment IQ discusses innovations in cashier management, including the introduction of Cashier Plus, and how these tools streamline the onboarding and deposit process for operators. Learn how data-driven decisions and AI are shaping the future of payment experiences in iGaming. Key Topics Cashier management challenges in iGaming Introduction of Cashier Plus by Payment IQ The importance of the final deposit step in user acquisition Reducing development time with Cashier Plus Using data and AI to improve payment experiences The 'No Ticket, No Release' philosophy in product updates Future trends: AI integration and smarter payment solutions Host: Louis Thompsett Guest: Kaivalya Paluskar Producer: Anaya McDonald Editor: Anaya McDonald Learn more about the latest payments insights: https://paymentexpert.com

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  Episode #27

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

  Sep 15, 202623 min

  From sophisticated investment scams to sanctions evasion and state-backed cybercrime, crypto has become an increasingly important part of the global financial crime conversation. In this episode of the Payment Expert Podcast, Louis Thompsett is joined by Senior Business Journalist Kieran O’Connor to examine some of the darkest corners of the digital asset economy. The pair look at how so-called scam farms build relationships with victims over weeks or months before stealing their money, why stablecoins such as USDT have become so useful to criminal networks, and how stolen funds can be dispersed across multiple wallets and exchanges within minutes. They also examine the human cost behind these operations, including forced scam compounds in Southeast Asia where victims of trafficking are coerced into carrying out fraud. The conversation then moves from organised crime to geopolitics, exploring how sanctioned states including Russia, Iran and North Korea have used digital assets to move money, bypass traditional financial rails and support state-linked activity. But is crypto actually better for criminals than cash? The episode ends by asking whether the permanent, public nature of blockchain transactions could ultimately make crypto one of the most traceable forms of financial crime. Subscribe to the Payment Expert Podcast for more news, insight and analysis from across the global payments industry. For the latest payments news, visit Payment Expert. #Crypto #Cryptocurrency #FinancialCrime #Stablecoins #Payments

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  Episode #26

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

  Sep 9, 202624 min

  In this episode, Benjamin David from the Payments Association discusses the rapid evolution of financial crime, especially with AI's role in increasing fraud sophistication. We explore how firms can respond effectively through collaboration, better intelligence sharing, and responsible AI governance. Key Topics The impact of AI on fraud tempo and sophistication The importance of collaboration and intelligence sharing in financial crime prevention Challenges in AI governance and regulatory frameworks The distributed and industrialised nature of modern financial crime Strategies for effective threat prioritisation and resource allocation Host: Louis Thompsett Guest: Benjamin David Producer: Anaya McDonald Editor: Anaya McDonald Learn more about the latest payments insights: https://paymentexpert.com

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  Episode #25

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

  Sep 1, 202622 min

  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 on the industry. He shares insights on CBDCs, stablecoins, tokenised deposits, and the strategic role of the UK in digital currency development. Key Topics Digital money forms and their coexistence Customer behaviour and invisible payment layers CBDCs, stablecoins, and tokenised deposits Interoperability challenges and solutions Regulatory landscape and strategic positioning of the UK Future payment volume trends and market shifts Failures and risks in digital payment systems The role of AI and automation in payments Host: Louis Thompsett Guest: Vikram Bharwani Producer: Anaya McDonald Editor: Anaya McDonald Learn more about the latest payments insights: https://paymentexpert.com

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