Voice of MPE

How AI is shaping merchant payments in 2026 w/Mastercard

Wed, 06 May 2026 12:00:00 +0200

Consumer behavior is changing fast and AI is becoming part of the shopping journey sooner than many expected.

In this episode, we discuss how AI assistants may influence the way consumers discover, compare, and buy products, and what this means for merchants, PSPs, and the wider payments ecosystem.

💡 Topics include:

The rise of agentic commerce
How shopping behavior is evolving
The growing role of AI in consumer journeys
Why data matters
How merchants can stay relevant and increase their chances of being recommended in AI-driven experiences

A sharp conversation on where commerce is heading next.

#MPE2026

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Reinventing acquiring model in 2026

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:00:00 +0200

Francesco Burelli (Arkwright Consulting) sits down with Marco Conte (IXOPAY & Congrify) to unpack the evolving world of acquiring — from today’s realities to what’s quietly reshaping tomorrow.

Here’s what you’ll discover:
⏱ How the acquiring landscape is shifting and what merchants & acquirers should really focus on
⏱ What is the most critical capability for success?
⏱ Common pitfalls (and how to avoid them)
⏱ Agentic commerce: hype or real disruption?
⏱ How MPE 2026 supports IXOPAY & Congrify

Enjoy the full episode.

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Reinventing Cross-border payments: Challenges & future trends with Thunes

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0200

In this episode of the Voice of MPE podcast, Panagiotis Kriaris sits down with Abhi Kumar, Strategic Partnerships Lead at Thunes, to discuss the evolving landscape of global payments.

Whether you are a merchant looking to scale globally or a fintech professional staying ahead of the curve, this conversation provides a deep dive into the infrastructure driving today's digital economy.

This episode of the MPE Podcast is brought to you by Thunes – the Smart Superhighway to move money around the world.

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The new phase of embedded payments

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0200

What happens when payments disappear into the experience—and become the engine behind it?

In this insightful panel from MPE 2026, moderator 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗮 𝗖𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗿𝘀 (Independent Expert) brings together industry leaders to explore how embedded payments are evolving into a powerful growth driver across ecosystems.

𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴:
• Charlotte Al Usta, Flagship Advisory Partners
• Ondřej Buben, Shoptet
• Hemlata Narasimhan, Elavon
• Sarel Tal, Rapyd

𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝘁𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘀:
• What embedded payments really mean today—and where they’re headed
• Why software platforms are becoming financial ecosystems
• The rise of embedded lending, instant settlement & value-added services
• How data, onboarding speed, and user experience drive adoption
• The shift from payments → full embedded finance

“𝘌𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘥𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘪𝘴𝘯’𝘵 𝘰𝘱𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘢𝘯𝘺𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦. 𝘐𝘵’𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘶𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘴𝘰𝘧𝘵𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘦.”

From SMEs to enterprises, from APIs to full ecosystems—this session breaks down how embedded finance is reshaping the payments landscape.

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Alternative payments & Wero

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0200

In this episode, we explore Wero – Europe’s bold move toward a unified, instant payment solution designed to simplify how money flows across borders. 🌍💸

What exactly is Wero? How is it connected to Worldline? And what vision is shaping its role in the future of payments?

Join us for an insightful conversation with Laura McCracken and Antonio Soares from Worldline.

👉 Learn more: https://www.merchantpaymentsecosystem.com

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From Click to Completion: Frictionless Checkout & UX

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0200

What does it really take to convert a customer at the final moment?

In this MPE panel, 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗝𝗮𝗰𝗼𝗯 (Arkwright Consulting) and leaders from Tipico, Wolt, Commerz Globalpay, Revolut, and Stripe unpack the reality behind checkout performance—where user intent meets execution.

From payment method strategy to UX optimisation, this session explores how merchants can remove friction, increase conversion, and design checkout experiences that simply… disappear.

𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴:
• Vishal Shukla, Tipico
• Danish Kanojia, Wolt
• Christian von Hammel-Bonten, Commerz Globalpay
• Anton Hellkvist, Revolut
• Julius Danek, Stripe

𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻:
• Why the best checkout is invisible
• How payment methods impact conversion across markets
• The role of wallets, instant transfers, and localisation
• Why UX decisions outside payments often matter more
• How A/B testing and data shape high-performing checkouts
• The balance between control, data, and pre-built solutions

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Navigating the new rails: Tech transformation in acquiring

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0200

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 Coffee

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 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 security

𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆:
Complexity isn’t going away—but it must be simplified.

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Agentic commerce and payments - Is this the next commerce frontier?

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200

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 / Ixopay
Ashley Paulus / Checkout.com
Eddie Onaga / Visa
Julius Danek / Stripe
Niklas Harzheim /OpenAI

What you’ll learn:

Where agent-driven transactions are already happening today
Why “human-in-the-loop” still dominates—for now
How trust, identity, and governance will define the ecosystem
What merchants must do today to stay visible in an AI-driven world
The rise of agents as a new commerce channel
The battle between brand power vs. algorithmic discovery

Key takeaway:
Agentic commerce isn’t a future concept—it’s already here.
But the rules? Still being written.

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Complex, not complicated: Rethinking merchant payments

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0200

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 decisions

𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘹𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘪𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦.
𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘴 𝘰𝘱𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭.

The future of payments belongs to those who can 𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆.

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Future forces: What’s set to redefine the merchant payments landscape ahead

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0200

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 complexity

The conclusion? The future of payments isn’t one shift — it’s many, happening at once.

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MPE talks with Bram Vreugdenhil & Anton Kornilov

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0100

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 payments

As 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.

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MPE talks with Charlotte Al Usta & Maxime Mandin & Max Bernard

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0100

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 Partners

Here’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 arrives

The deals that won in 2025? They were ready 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗱.

Berlin is calling. Are you ready?

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MPE talks with Dwayne Gefferie & Ran Cohen

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0100

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 centre

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MPE Awards video interviews: Neira Jones, Helen Owen & Quentin Barria on the unseen layer of connected payments

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 19:00:00 +0100

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.

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MPE talks with Laura McCracken and Ezechi Britton

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0100

🎙️ The Voice of MPE: Digital identity as the game-changer we all need

𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗿𝗮 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 alike

Forget paper. Forget endless photocopies. This is identity, reimagined for the 21st century.

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MPE talks with Lee Clifton & Vishal Shukla

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 19:00:00 +0100

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 & personalisation

𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆:
Payment orchestration delivers operational efficiency and conversion lift — while building trust through speed, transparency, and compliance across the entire payment lifecycle.

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MPE talks with Vassilina Lapteva Walford & Alexandra Todorovic

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0100

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 space

𝗞𝗲𝘆 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 edge

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MPE talks with Francesco Burelli & Panagiotis Kriaris

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0100

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 identity

Tokenisation is emerging as the invisible infrastructure that allows AI to function responsibly — enabling real-time decisions without exposing sensitive information.

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MPE talks with Sandra Mianda & Sandra Alzetta

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 11:00:00 +0100

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!

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MPE talks with Daniel Kornitzer & Alain Delcourt & Hagay Elyakim

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 09:00:00 +0100

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 rails

Together, 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 expected

Whether 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.

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MPE talks with Candice Pressinger & Chen Zamir

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +0100

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 payments

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MPE Talks with Geoffrey Barraclough & Robert Bueninck

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0100

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 regulation

Tune in to understand how machine-to-machine commerce is redefining the future of retail and payments.

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MPE Awards video series - Data, risk & trust with Neira Jones and Sunil Jhamb/Celeris

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 15:00:00 +0100

🎙 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.

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MPE talks with Andréa Toucinho & Teresa Mesquita

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 08:00:00 +0200

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.

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MPE Awards video series - VOICES OF INFLUENCE with Niera Jones, Kamil Hanáček & Lenny Leeman

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 14:00:00 +0200

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

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mpe talks with Alla Gancz & Panagiotis Kriaris

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0200

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 consumers

From reactive to proactive — the future of payments is here.

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mpe talks with Vera Anichkina and Faheem Bakshi

Wed, 24 Sep 2025 13:00:00 +0200

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 2025

Whether you’re in gaming, food delivery, or any high-growth sector, these insights will help you stay ahead of the curve.

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Stablecoin payments | mpe miniedu podcast with Neira Jones

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 11:00:00 +0200

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 act

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The Innovation Engine - Innovation is in their DNA - Paynt & Securely group | Neira Jones, Rob Neely & Stewart Sime

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0200

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.

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The evolution of a "shop"

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 08:00:00 +0200

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 payments

Listen now to a powerful discussion on payments, resilience, and innovation.

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Redefining merchant payments

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 14:00:00 +0200

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, Payrails

Watch now and see how leaders from fintech, retail, and consulting think about the next chapter in payments.

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The Power of Payments - MPE Awards 2025 winners series with Neira Jones, Melinda Roylett & Petri Ahti

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0200

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”.

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mpe 2025 expert panel

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 09:00:00 +0200

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 them

With power voices from:
• 𝗣𝗖𝗜 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹
• 𝗗𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗹𝗮𝘀
• 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿
• 𝗧𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀
• 𝗚𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽

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mpe 2025 opening discussion

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0200

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

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Project Nemo | Voice of MPE with Angela Yore & Project Nemo

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0200

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.

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Tokenization & Security | Voice of MPE with Candice Pressinger, Chirag Thakrar & Adam Davies

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 09:00:00 +0200

Tokenization & Security
What 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.

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Open Banking | Voice of MPE with Francesco Burelli, Panagotis Kriaris and Katharina Luschnik

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 15:00:00 +0200

Is open banking living up to the hype?
Especially in Europe, is the future still as bright as once expected?

In this episode, we explore where open banking really stands today, cutting through the buzzwords and promises to understand the current landscape and what's ahead.

Gain expert insights into:
✅ What’s driving (or slowing down) open banking adoption in Europe
✅ Real use cases that are working — and those that aren’t
✅ How regulation, market forces, and user expectations are shaping the next phase
✅ Industry perspectives from consultancy, fintech, and the card scheme side

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Instant Payments | Voice of MPE with Faheem Bakshi, Mangala Martinus & Fabian Mansfeld

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 08:00:00 +0200

🎙️ Instant Payments Uncovered

What do users really want from instant payments? And are providers truly meeting those needs? In this episode, we peel back the layers on user expectations, practical benefits, and the real-world impact of real-time transactions.

From the unique dynamics of the Australian market to the hurdles of working with banks, our guests bring valuable regional and industry-specific insights to the table.

🗣️ Featuring:

Mangala Martinus, Managing Director, Payments Consulting Network
Fabian Mansfeld, Chief Acceptance Strategy Officer @ EPI Company
Moderated by Faheem Bakshi, Kinguin

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Corporate Athlete with Bram Vreugdenhil & Guido Vermeent

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 11:00:00 +0200

How can pushing boundaries in sports inspire us to do the same in business? Discover how engaging in sports can sharpen our resilience, boost our performance, and foster values that directly translate into a more dynamic and balanced work environment.

Join Bram from PaymentGenes and Guido from ScalingWave Consulting as they explore the powerful connection between physical activity and professional growth in a podcast recorded during the MPE 2025 conference.

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Payments compliance outlook 2025 | Voice of MPE with Jimmie Franklin & Arie van den Bergen

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 15:00:00 +0200

Regulations are always a broad and evolving topic, especially in today’s landscape. Join us as we dive into a timely discussion between Jimmie Franklin, Senior Journalist at Vixio Payments Compliance, and Arie van den Bergen, Lawyer at Finnick Legal Professionals. Together, they explore the latest developments, key pain points, and how new legislation applies to merchants.

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payments provocateurs with Laura McCracken & Nikogiannis Karantzis | ISX Financial

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0200

In this exclusive interview, 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗿𝗮 𝗠𝗰𝗖𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗻 meets with 𝗡𝗶𝗸𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘀 𝗞𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘇𝗶𝘀, CEO of 𝗜𝗦𝗫 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹, for a dynamic and forward-looking discussion.

What’s inside:
↪ Persistent customer pain points in payments
↪ AI in payments—beyond LLMs: facial micro-expressions & fraud detection
↪ Big Tech vs Traditional Players—who holds the power?
↪ Who really owns the customer—banks or tech?

Plus, a sneak peek into ISX's pioneering approach to KYC, AML, and customer onboarding through emotion recognition technology.

Filmed at the iconic Marlene Bar during mpe 2025, this conversation delivers sharp insights, bold opinions, and a fresh take on the ever-evolving payments landscape.

𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵, 𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗼𝗸𝗲𝗱!

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What's Keeping Merchants Up at Night | Voice of MPE with Victor Bacre, Moritz Konigsbuscher & Sam Langsford

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 11:00:00 +0200

Merchants talk to merchants about common pain points in payment processes. What are the essential elements from a payments perspective for the Ingka Group to ensure everything runs smoothly?
Victor Bacre and Moritz Königsbuscher, both from FAN Network are joined by Sam Langsford, Inbound Payments Specialist at Ingka group, to discuss solutions that guarantee seamless payment experiences crucial for a global brand like IKEA.

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payments provocateurs with Laura McCracken & Wilco Slabbekoorn | Checkout.com

Thu, 29 May 2025 11:00:00 +0200

Join 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗿𝗮 𝗠𝗰𝗖𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗻 at the vibrant Marlene bar in Berlin during #mpe2025 as she talks with 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗰𝗼 𝗦𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗯𝗲𝗸𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗻, SVP Revenue Growth | Head of Commercial - Europe at Checkout.com.

In this episode, they dive deep into the evolving world of Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL):
▪ How BNPL is shifting from a customer-friendly option to more regulated, balanced payment methods
▪ The impact of regulations on consumer protection and merchant sales
▪ The explosive growth of social commerce — from TikTok shopping to QR code payments
▪ Varied buyer behaviours across Europe and Brazil, and what merchants should know
▪ Why merchants must keep pace with payment innovations to stay competitive in a global market

If you’re interested in the future of payments, consumer trends, and the challenges merchants face — this episode is for you.

𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵, 𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗼𝗸𝗲𝗱!

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Drivers for B2B Payments Digitalization | Voice of MPE with Charlotte AI Usta & Eric-Jan Krausch

Mon, 26 May 2025 14:00:00 +0200

🎙️ Explore today how to simplify procurement payments and seamlessly integrate them with your corporate systems.

Join our host, Charlotte AI Usta, Principal at Flagship Advisory Partners and MPE Ambassador, in conversation with Eric-Jan Krausch, Founder & CEO of 1-CP – 1-Click-Procurement, about B2B Payments.

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Explainable AI (XAI) | mpe miniedu podcast with Neira Jones

Thu, 22 May 2025 13:00:00 +0200

Welcome to the 𝗩𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗺𝗽𝗲 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗲𝗱𝘂 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 — where top industry leaders and mpe ambassadors bring you cutting-edge insights and education!

In today’s episode, 𝗡𝗲𝗶𝗿𝗮 𝗝𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀 explores the critical role of 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗔𝗜 (𝗫𝗔𝗜) in the rapidly evolving payments industry.

Did you know that 65% of companies struggle to explain how their AI models make decisions? As AI adoption grows, transparency and trust become non-negotiable.

・ What is Explainable AI?

・ Why is it key to regulatory compliance?

・ How are leaders like Mastercard implementing it?

・ What does it mean for customer trust and satisfaction?

・ How can your business get ahead in 2025 and beyond?

Whether you’re focused on fraud detection, credit scoring, or payments processing, understanding and applying XAI principles is crucial for success.

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payments provocateurs with Laura McCracken & Giorgos Ampavis | LHV Bank

Wed, 21 May 2025 10:00:00 +0200

In this episode of 𝘱𝘢𝘺𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘰𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘶𝘳𝘴, 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗿𝗮 𝗠𝗰𝗖𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗻 challenges LHV Bank’s CTO & Product Officer, 𝗚𝗶𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗼𝘀 𝗔𝗺𝗽𝗮𝘃𝗶𝘀, to draw a card and dive into the big stuff:

💥 How AI is transforming customer journeys and financial crime prevention
💥 Balancing fraud prevention with seamless user experiences
💥 The evolving role of humans alongside AI in banking
💥 Why banks like LHV are rethinking onboarding and inclusion
💥 Personal favourite AI tools
💥 And how financial inclusion remains at the heart of product design

If you’re into digital banking, emerging tech, or just love a good fintech firestarter, this episode delivers—straight, no chaser.

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Marketing masterclass for investors & merchants | Voice of mpe with Sandra Mianda & Miranda McLean

Tue, 20 May 2025 11:00:00 +0200

In this episode, we dive into the world of marketing with Sandra Mianda, Founder and CEO of Payprwork and ambassador of MPE, and Miranda McLean, Chief Marketing Officer at Ecommpay.

Tune in for expert insights on what matters most in a marketer's role, how marketers shape company-wide impact, and why their role has become more strategic than ever.

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acquiring and merchant platforms & ecosystems | mpe miniedu podcast with Francesco Burelli

Thu, 15 May 2025 10:00:00 +0200

Welcome to 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘝𝘰𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘮𝘱𝘦 podcast – miniedu series | mpe 2025 edition 🎙️

In this episode, 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗼 𝗕𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶, Partner at 𝗔𝗿𝗸𝘄𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗚, breaks down one of the most influential trends reshaping global business: platform and ecosystem business models.

📌 Why it matters:
While AI steals the headlines, platforms and ecosystems continue to serve as core engines of competitive differentiation, strategic value creation, and industry transformation.

🔍 What you’ll learn:
• What platforms and ecosystems actually are
• The difference between linear, platform, and ecosystem business models
• Real-world case studies
• How firms unlock value through collaboration and complementary synergies

📖 Based on research featured in: 𝘍𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘗𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮 𝘵𝘰 𝘌𝘤𝘰𝘴𝘺𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘮𝘴 — download it at https://www.arkwright.com/project/from-platforms-to-ecosystems-developing-high-value-business-models

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payments provocateurs with Laura McCracken & Matteo Gamba | Wayfair

Wed, 14 May 2025 10:00:00 +0200

In this episode of Payments Provocateurs, recorded at mpe in the stylish Marlene Bar, moderator 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗿𝗮 𝗠𝗰𝗖𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗻 sits down with 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗼 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗮, Head of Global Payments & Fraud at 𝗪𝗮𝘆𝗳𝗮𝗶𝗿.

🔍 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲:

– How digital identity could be the key to solving fraud

– A deep dive into customer pain points and shopping cart drop-offs

– A fiery provocateur's card: “𝘐𝘴 𝘧𝘳𝘢𝘶𝘥 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘬𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘳 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦?”

This is a candid, merchant-driven conversation on what works, what doesn't, and what the future of payments 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 looks like.

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Regulatory Vigilance | Voice of mpe with Volker Schloenvoight & Eric Tak

Mon, 12 May 2025 08:00:00 +0200

Who’s ready for the #regulation update?

We are excited to release the third video podcast recorded live at the #mpe2025 conference in Berlin, featuring Volker Schloenvoight, Director at Edgar, Dunn & Company, and Eric Tak, Head of Division, Digital Euro - Product Proposition at the ECB, discussing the regulations, digital currency, and card infrastructure from a regulatory perspective.

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blockchain technology | mpe miniedu podcast with Neira Jones

Wed, 07 May 2025 11:00:00 +0200

𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗩𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗺𝗽𝗲 – 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶 𝗲𝗱𝘂 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀.

In this episode, 𝗡𝗲𝗶𝗿𝗮 𝗝𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀 demystifies blockchain technology and explains why it’s no longer optional for anyone in the payments space.

With the global blockchain market expected to grow from $7B to over $160B by 2029, this episode breaks down:
・ What blockchain really is and how it works
・ How it's revolutionising cross-border payments
・ Its impact on security and fraud prevention
・ Practical steps your business can take today

Whether you’re a fintech innovator, merchant, or payment service provider — this episode will help you get ahead of the curve for 2025 and beyond.

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payments provocateurs with Laura McCracken & Ugnė Buračienė | payabl.

Wed, 07 May 2025 11:00:00 +0200

🎙️ 𝗽𝗮𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘂𝗿𝘀: 𝗘𝗣𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗗𝗘 𝟮

In this dynamic conversation filmed at mpe 2025 in Berlin, 𝗨𝗴𝗻𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗲, Global CEO at 𝗽𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗯𝗹., and 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗿𝗮 𝗠𝗰𝗖𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗻 dive deep into the world of global payments, AI-powered purchases, and the ongoing challenges of cross-border transactions.

🔹 What merchants really want: Seamless conversions at checkout
🔹 Why global payments are still a "headache"
🔹 How AI is shaking up marketing and trust
🔹 Is blockchain truly the fix for cross-border payments?

Packed with candid insights from the frontlines of the payments world, this episode is a must-watch for anyone in the fintech space.

Get ready for bold insights and unscripted clarity.

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mpe talks with Candice Pressinger, Sam Langsford and Andreas Melan

Thu, 01 May 2025 09:00:00 +0200

𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗯𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 – 𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗜𝗞𝗘𝗔 & 𝗘𝗹𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗻

Welcome to The Voice of mpe!In this episode, 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 (U.S. Bank Elavon Merchant Services) is joined by 𝗦𝗮𝗺 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗱 and 𝗔𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀 𝗠𝗲𝗹𝗮𝗻 from Ingka Group (IKEA) to explore 11 years of impactful partnership in global payments.

🌐 What does it take to make international payments seamless for a global retail giant?
From managing scheme relationships to adopting local payment methods, this episode uncovers how IKEA’s payment team stays ahead of customer expectations—backed by strategic support from Elavon.

🎯 Topics include:
– Challenges of international payments & expansion– The role of data analytics in payment strategy– Embracing local payment providers beyond card schemes– Payment innovation beyond Europe– B2B support, funding, and risk management

💬 “𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘧𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘥 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘤𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘳—𝘶𝘴—𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘮𝘦𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘢 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘨𝘮 𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘧𝘵. 𝘐𝘵’𝘴 𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘦𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘧 𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘪𝘯 𝘌𝘶𝘳𝘰𝘱𝘦.”

👉 Tune in for real-world insights from a partnership that’s redefining payments.

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payments provocateurs with Laura McCracken & Callum Ludgate | J.P. Morgan

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0200

🎙️ 𝗽𝗮𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘂𝗿𝘀: 𝗘𝗣𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗗𝗘 𝟭

big tech vs. traditional players – Who will own the future of payments?

In this inaugural episode, filmed live at mpe 2025 in Berlin, we dive straight into one of the hottest debates in the industry with 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗿𝗮 𝗠𝗰𝗖𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗻 and 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘂𝗺 𝗟𝘂𝗱𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗲 from JP Morgan.

💬 "I don’t think the answer is one or the other. It’s a dual-sided approach."

Topics covered:
・ The strategic position of JP Morgan in the global fintech ecosystem
・ Why partnerships—not rivalry—could define the next era
・ How scaling fintechs are supported locally and globally
・ What banks must do to stay relevant as Big Tech moves in

🔊 Get ready for bold insights and unscripted clarity.
🎬 Tune in, subscribe, and join the movement.

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Embedded Payments | Voice of mpe with Dr. Ruth Wandhoffer, Maurice Jongmans and Mathieu Altwegg!

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 20:00:00 +0200

In this episode, we dive deeper into embedded payments with our esteemed chair, Ruth Wandhöffer, hosting an insightful discussion with Maurice Jongmans (CEO, Online Payment Platform) and Mathieu Altwegg (VP, Product & Solutions, Visa).

Tune in to explore the future of embedded payments in this special episode recorded live at the mpe 2025 conference.

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Wallets unlocked! | Voice of mpe with Panagiotis Kriaris, Arnaud Crouzet and Arda Cagaptay!

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +0200

Digital Wallets from A to Z with Panagiotis Kriaris / Unzer, Arnaud Crouzet / Consult Hyperion, and Arda Cagaptay. Dive into the always-evolving topic with top experts from the merchant payments community!

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Inclusion in the workplace | mpe talks with Simon Stokes, Joanne Dewar and Ursula Tavender

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 19:00:00 +0100

In this episode of mpe talks, 𝗦𝗶𝗺𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗸𝗲𝘀, Chief Commercial Officer at 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘂𝘀 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽, discusses the importance of 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 with 𝗝𝗼 𝗗𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗿 from 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗡𝗲𝗺𝗼 and 𝗨𝗿𝘀𝘂𝗹𝗮 𝗧𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 from 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲. Together, they explore how creating an inclusive work environment benefits both individuals and organizations.

𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝘁𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲:
・𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻: How understanding individual needs helps foster a more inclusive environment, benefiting everyone.
・The 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 in empowering employees to challenge ideas, take risks, and make mistakes without fear.
・𝗙𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 as an accelerator for inclusion.
・The importance of creating environments where all individuals feel 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲 and supported, no matter their background or challenges.

Jo and Ursula emphasize that 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆, and it begins with 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 that encourages empathy and compassion for all employees.

𝗧𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘄𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲.

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B2B integrated payments’ opportunity | mpe miniedu podcast with Charlotte Al Usta

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 09:00:00 +0100

While small and medium-sized merchants still depend on banks for business payments, banks often 𝗳𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿 on service quality and technical enablement—especially when it comes to 𝗖𝗙𝗢 𝘀𝗼𝗳𝘁𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.

So, where does 𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 fit into the B2B landscape? 🤔

In this episode of 𝗺𝗽𝗲 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗲𝗱𝘂, 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗲 𝗔𝗹 𝗨𝘀𝘁𝗮 (Principal @ Flagship Advisory Partners) explores:
✅ How the CFO software market is evolving across 𝟳 𝗸𝗲𝘆 𝘀𝗲𝗴𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀
✅ Why 𝗕𝟮𝗕 𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 is an untapped goldmine
✅ The f𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗙𝗢 𝗦𝗮𝗮𝗦 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗞 & 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲 as the next fintech battleground

💡 𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝟮𝗕 𝗽𝗮𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀? 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗻𝗼𝘄!

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Payment security | mpe talks with Sandra Mianda & Candice Pressinger

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 09:00:00 +0100

Fraudsters are getting smarter. 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗲 𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘂𝗽? 🤔

In this episode of 𝗺𝗽𝗲 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗸𝘀, 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗮 𝗠𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮 sits down with 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿, a top leader in payment security, to discuss:

✅ The 𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗿𝗮𝘂𝗱 𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀—how AI is changing the game for both attackers and defenders
✅ Why 𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗮𝗹𝘁𝘆 𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘀 are a growing fraud target
✅ How 𝗺𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝗶𝘀 can predict and prevent fraud before it happens

💡 Don't miss these insights from one of the best in the field. 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗮𝘂𝗱𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀!

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Building high-performing teams | mpe talks with Claire Maslen, Simon Stokes & Lynsey Verillo

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 09:00:00 +0100

Welcome back to The Voice of mpe! 🎙️ In this talk series, we bring you fresh insights from top leaders and payments professionals. This is the fourth in a five-part series, and today, we're tackling a crucial topic: 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵-𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀.

🔹 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵-𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺?
🔹 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗼 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁?
🔹 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗲𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗳𝗶𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻?

Joining us for this insightful discussion:
✨ 𝗟𝘆𝗻𝘀𝗲𝘆 𝗩𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗼 – Head of Digital Sales, Visa
✨ 𝗦𝗶𝗺𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗸𝗲𝘀 – Chief Commercial Officer, The Connexus Group
✨ 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝗹𝗲𝗻 – Independent Consultant in Payments & Mobile Payments

From creating a culture of trust to embracing failure as a learning tool, this conversation dives deep into what it means to build and sustain a thriving team.

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Account to account payments | mpe miniedu podcast with Neira Jones

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0100

Welcome to the 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗲𝗱𝘂 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀—your go-to source for fresh insights from top industry leaders and mpe ambassadors. In this episode, 𝗡𝗲𝗶𝗿𝗮 𝗝𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀 talks all about 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁-𝘁𝗼-𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁 (𝗔𝟮𝗔) 𝗣𝗮𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀, a fast-growing payment method that’s reshaping the landscape of global e-commerce.

𝗗𝗶𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄? A2A payments are expected to account for 𝟮𝟬% 𝗼𝗳 𝗴𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗲-𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗯𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲! This shift is more than just a trend; it’s a fundamental change in the payments ecosystem.

In today’s episode, Neira breaks down:
・ The 𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝟮𝗔 𝗽𝗮𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 and why they’re so important
・ How 𝗔𝟮𝗔 𝗽𝗮𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀
・The key 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝟮𝗔’𝘀 𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗱 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵
・𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗶𝗽𝘀 to integrate A2A payments into your strategy for 2025

By acting now, you’ll be at the forefront of this transformation, ready to capitalise on the opportunities—and challenges—A2A payments bring.

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱!

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mpe talks with Geoff Barraclough and Charlotte Al Usta

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 14:00:00 +0100

Welcome to another episode of 𝗺𝗽𝗲 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗸𝘀, where we bring you fresh insights from top industry leaders and payment professionals. In this session, 𝗚𝗲𝗼𝗳𝗳 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 from Business of Payments is joined by 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗲 𝗔𝗹 𝗨𝘀𝘁𝗮, Principal at Flagship Advisory Partners. Together, they explore the dynamic intersection of software, embedded payments, and the future of the payments industry.

In this conversation, they delve into:
・The 𝗨𝗦 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 leading the way in integrated payments and software convergence
・Key differences between 𝗽𝗮𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗲𝘀 and 𝘀𝗼𝗳𝘁𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗲𝘀
・The challenges and opportunities around 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀, and 𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
・The rise of 𝗦𝗮𝗮𝗦 as a distribution channel
・The future role of 𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗸𝘀 in payment processing

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Embedded Finance | mpe miniedu podcast with Neira Jones

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0100

In this episode of the mpe miniedu podcast, 𝗡𝗲𝗶𝗿𝗮 𝗝𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀 takes you on an insightful journey through the world of 𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲, exploring its rapid growth and massive potential in the payments landscape.

💡 Did you know embedded finance is projected to become a $𝟳 𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗯𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟯𝟬? In this episode, Neira dives deep into why understanding and leveraging embedded finance is crucial for businesses as we approach 2025. From new revenue streams to enhanced customer experiences, embedded finance is reshaping the way financial services are delivered and consumed.

🚀 𝗸𝗲𝘆 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀:
・The explosive growth of embedded finance and its impact on the payments industry.
・Real-world examples like 𝗕𝘂𝘆 𝗡𝗼𝘄, 𝗣𝗮𝘆 𝗟𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 and integrated payment systems in ride-sharing apps.
・Actionable tips for businesses to integrate financial services and unlock new opportunities.

As financial services continue to merge seamlessly with 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀, 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘀𝗼𝗼𝗻 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗮 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘆. If you’re not exploring embedded finance yet, it’s time to catch up!

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A proposed approach to AI strategy | mpe miniedu podcast with Francesco Burelli

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 12:00:00 +0100

In this episode of the miniedu series, 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗼 𝗕𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶, partner at Arkwright Consulting, provides an insightful exploration into AI strategy for the payments industry. After discussing the role of AI across industries in the previous episode, Francesco shifts the focus to the strategic options businesses should consider to remain competitive and thrive in the rapidly evolving market.

𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀:
🔹 How to evaluate AI in the context of your business.
🔹 Strategic decisions: “ME TOO” versus using AI as a competitive advantage.
🔹 The role of automation and AI in transforming customer service.
🔹 Best practices and considerations for AI strategy in payments.

Tune in to learn how AI can become a core part of your competitive strategy, ensuring your business stays ahead of the curve!

Don’t forget to subscribe and stay tuned for more insights into the world of payments and technology!

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mpe talks with Daniel Kornitzer & Jodie Kelley: Exploring the future of payments

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 08:00:00 +0100

Welcome to another episode of the 𝗺𝗽𝗲 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗸𝘀, where we dive deep into the trends shaping the payments industry with leading experts.

In this episode, Daniel Kornitzer, mpe advisory board member, and Jodie Kelley, CEO of the Electronic Transactions Association, explore:

The five key trends defining the future of payments. 🌟
How merchants can leverage technology to enhance customer experience and loyalty.💡
The role of AI in driving innovation and reducing friction. 🦾
The global competition for fintech innovation hubs. 🌍
Regulatory challenges and opportunities impacting the ecosystem. 📜

From the rise of Gen Z consumers with evolving expectations to the transformational impact of cloud computing and IoT, this conversation is a treasure trove of insights for payments professionals.

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Building diverse and balanced teams | mpe talks with Claire Maslen, Emily Baum, and Simon Stokes

Tue, 07 Jan 2025 15:00:00 +0100

Welcome to the next episode of 𝗺𝗽𝗲 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗸𝘀! 🎤

In this engaging session, 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝗹𝗲𝗻 and 𝗦𝗶𝗺𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗸𝗲𝘀 are joined by 𝗘𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗕𝗮𝘂𝗺, Partnership Director at Enfuce, to dive into one of the most crucial topics in today’s business world – 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀.

With over 15 years of experience in financial services, including time with Mastercard, Worldpay, and consulting for cryptocurrency exchanges, Emily’s insights on leadership and team dynamics are not to be missed!

What you’ll learn:
・How 𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 can drive growth and success in the payments industry 💥
・Why 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝘃𝘀. 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 perspectives matter more than ever 🌐
・The impact of 𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗯𝗶𝗮𝘀 and how to overcome it 👥
・The role of 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 in shaping your team for the future 🔑

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CBDC | mpe miniedu podcast with Andréa Toucinho

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0100

🎙️ Welcome to the Voice of mpe - miniedu series!

In this episode, Andréa Toucinho, Director of Studies at PARTELYA CONSULTING and France Ambassador for the European Women Payments Network, dives into one of the hottest topics shaping the financial ecosystem: 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀 (𝗖𝗕𝗗𝗖𝘀).

💡 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂'𝗹𝗹 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻:
・The global landscape of CBDCs and their impact on financial inclusion, sovereignty, and modernization.
・Key insights from Andréa’s recently published white paper, including challenges for the payments sector.
・Case studies from Europe, Africa, Latin America, and Asia, revealing unique approaches to CBDC implementation.
・Why it’s crucial for payment professionals to act now and foster collaboration across stakeholders.

📖 Curious about what’s next for payments? Tune in to uncover how CBDCs are reshaping the ecosystem.

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The Next-Gen Payments Landscape in Europe | mpe miniedu podcast with Panagiotis Kriaris

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0100

🎙️ Welcome to the Voice of mpe podcast!

In this episode of the mpe miniedu series, 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗼𝘁𝗶𝘀 𝗞𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘀, the ambassador of mpe, dives deep into the 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗽𝗮𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗲. 🌍

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮❓
• 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗽𝗮𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗲
• 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆
• 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝟳 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗽𝗮𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲

💡 𝗗𝗶𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 that despite SEPA (Single Euro Payments Area), European payments remain fragmented across national markets and are heavily dominated by U.S. players like Visa, Mastercard, and tech giants such as Apple, Google, and Amazon? Panagiotis unpacks why this reliance is a challenge and discusses the growing need for 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗽𝗮𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗻𝘁𝘆 amidst global complexities.

Hit 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆 𝗻𝗼𝘄 to explore insights on how Europe can navigate these challenges and build a future-ready payments ecosystem!

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Creating and showcasing your personal profile | mpe talks with Claire Maslen, Simon Stokes and Bram Vreugdenhil

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 11:00:00 +0100

🎙️ Welcome to The Voice of mpe – People in Payments podcast, part of the mpe talks series!

In this second episode of our "People & Talent in Payments" series, we’re tackling one of the most critical yet overlooked topics in the payments ecosystem: 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗲.

Join 𝗦𝗶𝗺𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗸𝗲𝘀, 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝗹𝗲𝗻, and 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗩𝗿𝗲𝘂𝗴𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗵𝗶𝗹 as they dive deep into:
✅ Why building a personal or organizational profile is crucial for success.
✅ Practical tips on shaping your "shop window" to stand out in the market.
✅ How merchants, PSPs, and fintechs can leverage their profiles to attract and retain top talent.

Whether you're a professional aiming to gain that career edge or a business looking to strengthen your reputation, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you shine. ✨

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mpe talks: Sandra Mianda & Pragya Jauhari

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 09:00:00 +0100

🚀 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗸𝗲𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲

In this episode of mpe talks, Sandra Mianda chats with Pragya Jauhari to uncover the hottest opportunities in embedded finance and the critical role of regulations.

From navigating compliance challenges to unlocking new growth avenues, this discussion is a must-watch for payment professionals.

💡 Don’t miss the insights into how merchants can stay ahead of the curve by turning compliance into a competitive advantage.

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Payments are from Mars and Software is from Venus | mpe miniedu podcast with Geoffrey Barraclough

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 09:00:00 +0100

Welcome to the mpe miniedu series—your gateway to expert insights and education from leading voices in merchant payments and industry innovation.

In this episode, 𝗚𝗲𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗿𝗲𝘆 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵, the brilliant mind behind Business of Payments, explores the groundbreaking convergence of software and payments—a trend that’s:
✅ Revolutionizing customer experiences.
✅ Disrupting merchant buying behaviours.
✅ Transforming the economics of merchant acquiring.

𝗗𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝘄𝗮𝗶𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝘂𝗽. 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗴𝗮𝗺𝗲!

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Open Banking | mpe miniedu podcast with Neira Jones

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 09:00:00 +0100

Welcome to the latest episode of the 𝗺𝗽𝗲 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗲𝗱𝘂 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀!
Join industry expert Neira Jones as she unpacks the game-changing world of open banking and its transformative impact on financial services.

🚀 What’s in it for you?
• Learn why open banking is reshaping payments and customer experiences.
• Discover actionable strategies to stay ahead of the competition in 2025.
• Actionable tips to enhance your offerings and stay competitive.

Don’t fall behind—start your open banking journey today!

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Digital Wallets | mpe miniedu podcast with Panagiotis Kriaris

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 13:00:00 +0100

Dive into the world of digital wallets with mpe ambassador Panagiotis Kriaris in this episode of the mpe miniedu series!

Discover why digital wallets are more than a trend!

Catch highlights on:
• The rise of digital wallets to 5B users and counting
• Key players and groundbreaking trends transforming payments
• How wallets are reshaping access to finance for billions

Ready to rethink your payment strategy?

Tune in to understand why digital wallets are a must in today’s payment landscape!

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mpe mini edu: Claire Maslen & Simon Stokes - People in payments 1/5

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 09:00:00 +0100

In the fast-evolving payments industry, mastering key skills, understanding your sector, and connecting with mentors are essential to thrive. But mentorship isn’t just about receiving guidance—it’s a dynamic, two-way journey that empowers both mentor and mentee. Curious about why it’s so valuable to be both?

This week’s episode features Claire Maslen and Simon Stokes from The Conexus Group, offering insights on mentorship’s role in professional growth, the importance of upskilling, and why giving back to the industry matters.

Ready to transform your career?
- Discover the powerful benefits of mentorship.
- Learn the skills driving the future of payments.
- Get inspired to make mentorship a key part of your journey!

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mpe mini edu: Francesco Burelli / AI in payments

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 18:00:00 +0100

mini edu series about AI in payments by Francesco Burelli - 1/2. Where AI applies, why it is important, and why any payment company should look into AI today.

Discover the payments value chain, don't miss AI deployment structure and AI adoption across industries in the video podcast: https://youtu.be/NFNrvoTZCYw

#mpe2025 #industrytrends #merchantpayments #conference #event #AI #machinelearning #costsavings

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mpe talks: Dwayne Gefferie & Dan England/Nu Skin

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 18:00:00 +0200

Discover how Nu Skin drives success in the beauty and wellness industry through innovative IoT-enabled products, a robust subscription model, and flexible payment solutions like Buy Now Pay Later.

#mpe2025 #NuSkin #industrytrends #merchantpayments #conference #event

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Payment rails: public, private-sector, or does it even matter?

Thu, 03 Oct 2024 13:00:00 +0200

Get ready to explore the fascinating world of payment rails in the latest Voice of mpe podcast episode! Our expert panel is set to unravel the competition between public and private-sector payment networks across key sectors like interbank, P2P, B2B, and retail.

🔍 What’s on the agenda?
· public payment rails: Do they promote innovation or hold it back?
· conflicts of interest: Are they lurking in the system’s shadows?
· real-time payments vs. currencies: Discover the differences!
· value creation: What’s the roadmap to maximize it in today’s payments
landscape?

Join our thought leaders:
Hays Littlejohn | EBA Clearing
Jesse McWaters | Mastercard
David Ballaschk | Deutsche Bundesbank

Moderated by:
Eric Grover | Intrepid Ventures

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People for payments

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0200

In the world of payments, it's the people who make the magic happen! Join us for an insightful panel discussion highlighting the vital role of leadership, diversity, and culture in driving high-performing teams.

What you can expect:
🔹 constructing optimal teams: Discover strategies for building effective teams that excel.
🔹 accelerating performance with purpose: Learn how a clear mission fuels success.
🔹 the culture factor: Understand why a strong culture is essential for achieving extraordinary results.

Moderated by:
Simon Stokes | Conexus Group

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European payments

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0200

What role will CBDCs play in reshaping the payments landscape in Europe? The Voice of mpe podcast is here to break it down for you!

In this must-listen episode, we’re covering:
• The game-changing potential of CBDCs for the future of payments.
• Cutting-edge online & offline innovations in payment acceptance.
• The Digital Euro project - what’s next? Timeline & proposal insights.
• Global perspectives on CBDCs - who’s leading the way, and what are the design considerations?

From Europe to the world stage, the future of payments is evolving fast. Want to stay ahead of the curve? This episode is your insider’s guide to what’s coming next!

Our fantastic lineup of speakers includes:
Evelien Witlox / European Central Bank, Dave Birch / Consult Hyperion, Michael Salmony / ETPPA, Fredrik Rydbeck / Sveriges Riksbank

And it’s all expertly moderated by:
Nilixa Devlukia / Payments Solved

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Uncovering the future: Rapyd’s groundbreaking research

Wed, 11 Sep 2024 11:00:00 +0200

"Some industries are too complex... others see risk, we see opportunity."

We are thrilled to bring you an exclusive episode featuring a special guest – Arik Shtilman, CEO of Rapyd, moderated by industry expert Claire Maslen. This insightful conversation dives deep into Rapyd's evolution and explores cutting-edge research on high-opportunity industries.

What makes these industries so high-opportunity?
Curious to learn more about Rapyd’s vision and why they focus on industries others shy away from?

Tune in to this special episode of #Voiceofmpe!

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Marketplace, Platform, or Payfac?

Wed, 04 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0200

Explore the benefits, drawbacks, and long-term strategies behind these models and find out which one is right for your business in 2024.

Key topics covered:
• Merchant of record, Marketplace, Platform or Payfac? Understanding the strategic implications.
• Industry deep dive: Case studies, pros and cons, and tailored options.

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Digital wallets

Tue, 27 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0200

Digital Wallets - a game-changing tool that's fast, secure, and incredibly convenient for driving value and loyalty.
Discover how digital wallets are revolutionizing the way we manage funds, IDs, and even medical info.
Learn about the role of interoperability in unlocking their full potential and paving the way for innovation and evolution in this space.

Our fantastic lineup of speakers includes:
Michalis Michaelides/BPC Banking Technologies, Erik Cicilla/RPC, Simas Simanauskas/Connectpay

And it’s all expertly moderated by:
Gary Munro/Consult Hyperion

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B2B payments in digital era

Tue, 20 Aug 2024 20:00:00 +0200

Curious about where B2B payments are headed? Discover how digital platforms are revolutionizing inbound payment acceptance, driving efficiency, and opening up new markets. Dive into the latest innovations in payment processing, security, and fraud detection, and uncover opportunities for market disruption.

Join great panellists:

Abhishek / Visa, Kevin Baker / Bank of America, Sami Karhunen / Pinecone, Inez Berkhof-Hollander / TreviPay, and Fiennes Davey / Kingfisher

Moderated by:
Paul Rodgers / Vendorcom

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PSD2 >>> PSD3

Wed, 14 Aug 2024 09:00:00 +0200

PSD2 set the stage, but PSD3 is set to tackle existing challenges and face new ones. Explore the key differences and their impact on the future of payments.

What are new opportunities for consumers and businesses?

Join great panellists:

Nilixa Devlukia / Payments Solved, Wilco Slabbekoorn / Checkout.com, Niklas Sandqvist / Nordic Initiative, Emilio Rocchi / LexisNexis, and Matthias Terlau / GÖRG business law firm.

Moderated by:
Francesco Burelli / Arkwright Consulting.

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Payment acceptance

Thu, 01 Aug 2024 14:00:00 +0200

This week, we explore why merchants do not care about the acquirers and the common issues in payment processing.
Don't miss out on this valuable conversation featuring Mangala Martinus from Payments Consulting Network, Fahim Khair from Worldpay, David Rintel from TrustPay, Eike Maybaum from Thede Consulting, and Igor Skachkov from payabl.

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Next-gen Technologies

Tue, 23 Jul 2024 12:00:00 +0200

In this episode we discuss next-generation technologies, especially AI, and how these technologies are reshaping the payments ecosystem. Listen to insights from Anna Maj, Galit Shani-Michel from Forter, Bartosz Skwarczek from G2A, Bono van Nijnatten from ASOS, and Francesco Burelli from Arkwright Consulting.

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Looking-forward trends with Dave Birch and panelists

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 15:00:00 +0200

Why do payments run the world? Why are digital wallets growing? Why is AI a distraction in today's payment world? Join us for an exciting discussion with Dave Birch from Consult Hyperion, Martina Weimart from EPI Company, Chris Reid from Mastercard, Kenny Ebanyat from NBA, Atze Faas from EuroCommerce, and Kilian Thalhammer from Deutsche Bank.

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Diversity & Inclusion 2/2 with Claire Maslen and hosts

Tue, 28 May 2024 14:00:00 +0200

The 2nd part of the Diversity & Inclusion podcast focuses on inclusivity in the workplace, addressing the importance of creating a safe environment where everyone feels comfortable speaking up.

🗣️ Do you feel safe in your workplace? Do you feel that you can speak up without fear? What are the best practices implemented in your company to encourage open communication and inclusivity?

💬 Leave a comment to open the discussion.

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Diversity & Inclusion 1/2 with Claire Maslen and hosts

Tue, 21 May 2024 15:00:00 +0200

Diversity and inclusion are popular topics in various industries, not just in finance and payments. Join Claire Maslen, Melanie Ockerse, Birgit Kaiser and Andre Toucinho in the latest podcast:

✔️ How important is International Women's Day in your company?
✔️ Why is diversity not just a question of gender?
✔️ How has diversity & inclusion changed over the years during your career?

These and many more questions have been discussed in a lively podcast session recorded during the conference in March of this year.

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The use of embedded finance

Tue, 14 May 2024 16:00:00 +0200

Let's hear about embedded finance and why it matters to consumers.

Daniel Kornitzer from Tillo will be discussing payments, banking, insurance, and investments from their perspective with Alisa Applebaum from Guesty and Andero Tonissoo from LHV bank.

At mpe, our mission is to help payment companies grow their business and connect people with a passion for merchant payments.

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Marketing to investors - live

Tue, 07 May 2024 17:00:00 +0200

✅ How to attract Investors with the right marketing strategy?

✅ What payment companies should keep in mind when marketing to investors?
✅ How do you know when the right time for investment is, and how do you prepare for it?

These (and many more) questions were answered during the vibrant podcast episode recorded at the mpe conference in Berlin in March 2024. Join Angela Yore from SkyParlour and Lynda Strutton from Tribe Payments and explore the marketing strategy for merchant payments.

At mpe, our mission is to help payment companies grow their business and connect people with a passion for merchant payments.

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Innovation in the world of payments

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 19:00:00 +0200

Our host, Mangala Martinus from Payments Consulting Network, is discussing payment innovations with Lynsey Verrillo and Sebastian Castellano from #Visa.

If you want to hear about leading players or worm GPT on the dark web, don’t miss out on this episode and dive in.

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Regulation: PSD2 to PSD3

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 12:00:00 +0200

In this latest episode, our host Jimmie Franklin from #Vixio, is joined by industry experts Nilixa Devlukia from Payments Solved and Emilio Rocchi from #LexisNexis.
They will be discussing the complexities of payment regulation in Europe and the UK, as well as topics such as fraud, open banking, and AI.
This informative discussion is not to be missed! Tune in now to deepen your understanding of payment regulation and how it impacts businesses in Europe and the UK.

At mpe, our mission is to help payment companies grow their business and connect people with a passion for merchant payments.

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The endless possibilities of SoftPOS

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 15:00:00 +0200

In this episode, our host, Mark McMurtrie from Payments Consultancy Ltd, engages in an interesting conversation with industry experts Wendy Hompes from ING and Davide Messina from Mastercard.
They discuss the revolution in card acceptance, the evolving standards of payment methods, and the increasing opportunities for making seamless payments from both the merchants' and banks' perspectives.
The conversation centres around the endless possibilities of SoftPOS. Don't miss out and dive into the discussion now!

Join us at THE EUROPEAN #1 MERCHANT PAYMENTS EVENT for payment professionals ➡️ www.merchantpaymentsecosystem.com.

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Payment acceptance value chain NOW

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 07:00:00 +0100

Listen to the "Payment acceptance value chain NOW" podcast featuring our #mpe2024 conference speakers, Mark McMurtrie, David Rintel, and Igor Skachkov, as they discuss the changing regulations and evolving merchant expectations from acquirers in today's digital era. Discover how these expectations vary based on the size of the merchant and much more.

Join us at THE EUROPEAN #1 MERCHANT PAYMENTS EVENT for payment professionals ➡️ www.merchantpaymentsecosystem.com.

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Conference outcomes - Strategic discussions

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 11:00:00 +0100

- What are the key themes and outcomes discussed at the mpe 2023?

mpe 2023 conference speakers: Peter O'Halloran / Fiserv Christopher Purdie / Receiptable, Matteo Gamba / Wayfair, Christophe Bourbier / Thunes, and Laura McCracken / Accenture in a discussion hosted by excellent David Birch / Consult Hyperion, analyzing the mpe 2023 conference outcomes.

Join us at THE EUROPEAN #1 MERCHANT PAYMENTS EVENT for payment professionals ➡️ https://merchantpaymentsecosystem.com.

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Creating seamless consumer experience

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 11:00:00 +0100

- How should payment companies react, and what to adopt?
- How do POS terminals work in fields?
- Do you think SCA is good enough?

mpe 2023 conference speakers: Davide Messina / Mastercard, Paul Pike / Intelligent Venue Solutions, Terrie Smith / DIGISEQ Limited, and Sumit Arora / Ant Group in a discussion hosted by excellent Geoff Barraclough / Business of Payments, discussing how evolving consumer behaviour is reshaping the payment ecosystem.

Join us at THE EUROPEAN #1 MERCHANT PAYMENTS EVENT for payment professionals ➡️ https://merchantpaymentsecosystem.com.

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New frontier for payments - Social commerce

Tue, 13 Feb 2024 22:00:00 +0100

- Do you believe that it’s really the democratization of commerce?
- What is the biggest challenge and when it comes to the social commerce?
- How do you support social commerce in terms of the ecosystem, like the marketplace payments and creator payments?

mpe 2023 conference speakers: Matthias Moll / Amazon Pay, Filip Juric / Stripe, Eugene Palcheuski / Tap2Pay, and Franziska Petersen / Meta in a discussion hosted by excellent Laura McCracken / Accenture, discussing payment strategies for explosive growth in social commerce.

Join us at THE EUROPEAN #1 MERCHANT PAYMENTS EVENT for payment professionals ➡️ https://merchantpaymentsecosystem.com.

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The power of data

Thu, 08 Feb 2024 08:00:00 +0100

- Do we need a different approach in our industry in terms of the way we approach abuses and KYC and fraud and ID and checks?
- What is the role of the schemes in our industry?

mpe 2023 conference speakers: Hubert O’Donoghue / AIB Merchant Services, Steven Renwick / Tiroles, Mateusz Jakitowicz / Blue Media/Autopay and Marco Conte / Congrify in a discussion hosted by excellent Janusz Diemko / XELOPAY, discussing machine learning and data validation.

Join us at THE EUROPEAN #1 MERCHANT PAYMENTS EVENT for payment professionals ➡️ https://merchantpaymentsecosystem.com.

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The next stage for payments: Digital currencies/CBDC

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 23:00:00 +0100

- Isn’t the actual money we use today already digital?
- Latest developments and design considerations
- Collaboration between public and private Institutions
- Does digital money equal real money?

mpe 2023 conference speakers: Jerome Ajdenbaum / IDEMIA, David Birch / Consult Hyperion, Luka Planinc / GOCRYPTO, Daniel McLean / ECB and Andrew Saks / The People's SCE in a discussion hosted by excellent Angela Yore / SkyParlour, discussing the potential of CBDC / Digital Euro and stablecoins.

Join us at THE EUROPEAN #1 MERCHANT PAYMENTS EVENT for payment professionals ➡️ https://merchantpaymentsecosystem.com.

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Wallets, Apps, Loyalty & Payments

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 12:00:00 +0100

- Smart wallets vs super apps
- Are they a potential way to deal with fragmentation and complexity of payment methods?
- What are the challenges of deploying wallets and embedded finance solutions?
- How do you see the evolution of retailer apps around issues such as loyalty, customization, financing options, privacy concerns, etc.?

mpe 2023 conference speakers: Octavian Puzderca / Mastercard, Nabeel Moosa / Nexi Group, Matteo Gamba / Wayfair, Terrie Smith / DIGISEQ, and Matthias Henrichs / intive in a discussion hosted by excellent Daniel Kornitzer / Tillo, discussing the evolution of retailer apps and the technology behind wallets and apps.

Join us at THE EUROPEAN #1 MERCHANT PAYMENTS EVENT for payment professionals ➡️ https://merchantpaymentsecosystem.com.

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Staying ahead of fraudsters

Wed, 17 Jan 2024 07:00:00 +0100

- How will quantum computing disrupt fraud detection?
- What are the key tools, techniques, technologies, and principles that merchants and their service providers need to think about when they’re trying to tackle fraud?
- How can new technologies impact existing or even the oldest channels, and will we see more fraud coming through those?
- What is the next big thing in fraud prevention?

mpe 2023 conference speakers: Nathan Trousdell / Fraudio, Nakjo Shishkov / Netcetera, Quintin Stephen / Giesecke+Devrient, André Moeller / Elli, and Catherine Malec / Accertify in a discussion hosted by excellent Helen Owen / Andaria, discussing the latest trends and innovations for "merchant payments" fraud prevention.

Join us at THE EUROPEAN #1 MERCHANT PAYMENTS EVENT for payment professionals ➡️ https://merchantpaymentsecosystem.com.

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Unlocking Global Markets

Tue, 09 Jan 2024 22:00:00 +0100

- How do the traditional market players seek an edge in cross-border payments?

mpe 2023 conference speakers: Chris Jameson / Bank of America, Maximilian Fuchs / CMSPI, Timo Pauget / CMSPI, Kym Lukins / Worldline, and Anirudh Narla / Hopper in a discussion hosted by excellent Chris Jones / PSE Consulting, discussing marketplaces and payment methods unlocking the expansion beyond borders.

Join us at THE EUROPEAN #1 MERCHANT PAYMENTS EVENT for payment professionals ➡️ https://merchantpaymentsecosystem.com.

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SCA "Work-in-progress"

Wed, 03 Jan 2024 10:00:00 +0100

- How do fraudsters bypass SCA?
- What alternatives on the merchant site and acquirer site exist to overcome the shortage of some card holders and some issuers?
- Are merchants always allowed actually to leverage and take advantage of exemptions?

mpe 2023 conference speakers: Neil Smith / Nethone, Marco Conte / Congrify, Paul Rodgers / Vendorcom, Andrew Wastell / AIB Merchant Services, and Szabolcs Agardi / Mastercard Data & Services in a discussion hosted by excellent @Jimmie Franklin / @VIXIO PaymentsCompliance, discussing how implementation has unfolded across Europe, best practices and common errors.

Join us at THE EUROPEAN #1 MERCHANT PAYMENTS EVENT for payment professionals ➡️ https://merchantpaymentsecosystem.com.

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Effective risk management strategies

Wed, 27 Dec 2023 08:00:00 +0100

- How do you build the minimum risk environment?
- What are the considerations for making sure you have an effective risk management fraud prevention strategy in place but still upholding that customer experience?

mpe 2023 conference speakers: Brittany Allen / Sift, Catherine Malec / Accertify, Sarah Torrens / RIU Hotels & Resorts, and Emilio Rocchi / LexisNexis Risk Solutions in a discussion hosted by excellent Helen Owen / Andaria, discussing how to build the minimum risk environment.

Join us at THE EUROPEAN #1 MERCHANT PAYMENTS EVENT for payment professionals ➡️ https://merchantpaymentsecosystem.com.

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FUTURE OF ACQUIRING

Mon, 18 Dec 2023 10:00:00 +0100

- What are merchants demanding from their acquirers?
- Does control allow us to provide a better service?
- Why is it worth being part of a partner network?
- Would regulation and the scheme regulation help with customer service?
- Will open banking take market share from cards in the foreseeable future?

speakers: Ralf Gladis / Computop Paygate GmbH and David Rintel / TrustPay in a discussion hosted by excellent Geoffrey Barraclough / Business of Payments, discussing the future of merchant acquiring.

Join us at THE EUROPEAN #1 MERCHANT PAYMENTS EVENT for payment professionals ➡️ https://merchantpaymentsecosystem.com.

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Local payment methods beyond cards

Wed, 13 Dec 2023 14:00:00 +0100

- Why do local APMs matter?
- Where have you seen local and non-card payment types work very well?
- What are the sort of pain points that you have come across?

mpe 2023 conference speakers: Eelco Dettingmeijer / Nuvei, Théo Blochet / Stripe, Andrzej Tomaszewski / GetResponse, Magdalena Kubisa / BLIK, and Yuriy Kostenko / Flagship Advisory Partners in a discussion hosted by excellent Chris Jones / PSE Consulting, debating local payment methods beyond cards, focusing on emerging markets and growth factors.

Join us at THE EUROPEAN #1 MERCHANT PAYMENTS EVENT for payment professionals ➡️ https://merchantpaymentsecosystem.com.

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People for payments

Wed, 06 Dec 2023 14:00:00 +0100

- How do we think about attracting talent?
- What’s the change in thinking that we need to see?
- The ability of companies to source, hire, develop and retain key staff has become a critical business issue.

mpe 2023 conference speakers: Louise Garratt-Murch / APEXX Global, Morten Laufer / PCN, Paul Rodgers / Vendorcom, Estelle Brack / KiraliT, and Candice Pressinger / Elavon Merchant Services in a discussion hosted by fantastic Simon Stokes / Greenings Executive Search & Leadership, two critical investment factors – TECHNOLOGY and TALENT - enabling financial services and fintech companies to grow consistently.

Join us at THE EUROPEAN #1 MERCHANT PAYMENTS EVENT for payment professionals ➡️ https://merchantpaymentsecosystem.com.

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Standards working towards better payments

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 11:00:00 +0100

- Where do we see the evolution needing to lead us?
- Should standards be a market maker?
- Why is there such deviation and diversity across standards?

mpe 2023 conference speakers: Gary Munro / Consult Hyperion, Jeremy King / PCI Security Standards Council, Matthias Hönisch / National Association of German Cooperative Banks, and Santiago Cabeza / nexo standards in a discussion hosted by great Ghela Boskovich / Financial Data and Technology Association, discussing about standards working towards better payments. Learn more about how ISO 20022 shapes the future of payment messaging and what the new Visa requirements mean for merchants.

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Payments of tomorrow - The METAVERSE

Tue, 21 Nov 2023 16:00:00 +0100

- Are we heading to a reality where value will be completely tokenized - no current accounts anymore?
- Does the payment network have any role in the Metaverse?
- Is the fraud challenge already sorted, or is there still an element of exposure and risk?
- Which protocols will win in the Metaverse? Is it going to be a multi-protocol environment?
- What are the challenges around privacy and security within the environment, within the versions of the Metaverse?
- Which regulators are going to get involved?

mpe 2023 conference speakers: David Birch / Consult Hyperion, Stephen Winyard / Salt Edge, Faheem Bakshi / Kinguin, and Roman Pavlov / Mint Ventures XYZ in a discussion hosted by amazing Francesco Burelli / Arkwright Consulting, discussing the Metaverse as the payments of tomorrow.

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Retail Reinvented

Wed, 15 Nov 2023 09:00:00 +0100

- Will the growth come from the bottom, not the top?
- How easy is it to integrate the new and the old?
- How could the change in the retail checkout process reinvigorate and drive people back into the store?
- Do you expect to see the use of SoftPOS to complete an e-commerce transaction?
- What is the most significant change in technology or payment solution that merchants will adopt over the next 18 to 24 months?

mpe 2023 conference speakers: Houssem Assadi / Dejamobile, Kirsty Morris / Barclaycard, Giulio De Taddeo / Nexi Group, Boris Ferlet / Ingenico, and Pierre Aurel / Halo Dot in a discussion hosted by excellent David Parker / Polymath Consulting, discussing the SoftPOS and retailer smart apps as the optimizing engagement across channels.

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Digital identity & payments ecosystem

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 21:00:00 +0100

- Are there other ways to drive adoption?
- What percentage of the reduction of false positives or manual reviews can a merchant achieve by switching from rule-based to a digital identity vendor?
- Is digital identity still relevant for fraud prevention?
- How do you decide, as a merchant, which fraud tool to use?
- Is there a difference between a rule-based approach and an identity-based approach when complex AI rules modelling is in place?

mpe 2023 conference speakers: Galit Shani-Michel / Forter, Andy Grant / Spreedly, Keren Aviasaf / Worx Payments, Rajat Hubli / HelloFresh, and Reinhard Höll / McKinsey & Company in a discussion hosted by great Rogier Rouppe van der Voort / PCN, discussing the verifiable credentials, digital identity & personalised services implications for the Merchant Payments Ecosystem.

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Innovations in technology and experience reshaping the payments business

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 11:00:00 +0100

- Who is leading the innovation game?
- What technology and experience are reshaping the payments business?
- How do you directly influence the user experience?
- What do you see as being the most exciting innovation over the next five years?

mpe 2023 conference speakers: Keren Aviasaf / Worx Payments, Pavel Kaminsky / 7Security GmbH, Nabil De Marco / Amazon Pay Europe, David Parker / Polymath Consulting, and Neil Caldwell / Visa in a discussion hosted by awesome @Neira Jones, Independent Advisor & International Speaker, discussing innovations in technology and experience reshaping the payments business.

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Open banking as an enabler

Wed, 25 Oct 2023 12:00:00 +0200

- Will open payments / open banking payments continue to grow, and why?
- What is the customer adoption challenge in 2023?
- How do you basically convince a customer to leave the card in the pocket and use a different payment method?

mpe 2023 conference speakers: Daniel van Delft / Currence, Katharina Luschnik / Aiia, Brian Hanrahan/ Nuapay, and Michalis Michaelides / BPC Banking Technologies in a discussion hosted by great Ron van Wezel, / AITE GROUP, discussing how are merchants and banks benefitting from a new era of financial innovation.

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Payment orchestration

Tue, 17 Oct 2023 19:00:00 +0200

- What drives payment orchestration?

- What are the payment optimization strategies for better acceptance rates?

- Integration best practices

- Is payment orchestration getting crowded, or does it still have room to grow?

- What would you like to see about the payment orchestration in 3 years?

mpe 2023 conference speakers: Anirudh Narla / Hopper, Adam Vissing / IXOPAY, Kieran Mongey / ACI Worldwide, Andrzej Tomaszewski / GetResponse, and Christophe BOURBIER / Thunes in a discussion hosted by excellent Mark Beresford / Edgar, Dunn & Company, discussing the best practices for easy and fast payment orchestration integration.

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Embedded payments: SaaS strategy guide

Wed, 11 Oct 2023 09:00:00 +0200

- Are embedded payments from Mars and software from Venus?

- Integrated vs. semi-integrated payments

- What will drive the merchant adoption of specific technology deep?

- Does the payments industry need to become more developer-friendly to fully realize the benefits of embedded payments from a SaaS platform perspective?

- Is MPoC a game changer to the industry?

MPE 2023 conference speakers: Alisa Applebaum / Guesty, Remko Best / Checkout.com, Troy Leach / Cloud Security Alliance, and Geoffrey Barraclough / Business of Payments in a discussion hosted by excellent Volker Schloenvoigt / Edgar, Dunn & Company, discussing the embedded payments as a simple, seamless, and secure payment experience.

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New frontier for payments - E-cars & E-mobility

Tue, 03 Oct 2023 11:00:00 +0200

- How will charging stations and connected cars help drive the payment revolution?

- Fingerprint payments and innovations specific for e-mobility, should other verticals be inspired?

- How will connected cars help drive the payment revolution?

- How are the car brands working with chip vendors and the security ecosystem to ensure that level of protection?

- When will these visions become a mass market? How far away are we from having connected electric vehicles that deal with everything for us?

MPE 2023 conference speakers: Michel Rudolf von Rohr / Nexi Group, Eric Aufricht / Mercedes pay / Mercedes-Benz Mobility AG, André Moeller / Elli, Itamar Hasson / Mastercard, and Reinhard Höll / McKinsey & Company in a discussion hosted by amazing Claire Maslen / Consult Hyperion debate e-cars and e-mobility as a new payment frontier.

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Regulations debate

Wed, 27 Sep 2023 09:00:00 +0200

- What’s it that PSD3 needs to deliver to facilitate accounts-to-account transactions and payments adoption across the merchant ecosystem?

- Is strong customer authentification really achieving its role?

- What challenges is PSD3 likely to create, and how can you get ahead of them?

MPE 2023 conference speakers: Matthias Terlau / GÖRG, Ghela Boskovich / FDATA, Paul Rodgers / Vendorcom, Andrew Edem / PPRO, and Robert Doherty / AIB Merchant Services in a discussion hosted by great Viviane Giglio / Vixio Regulatory Intelligence debate new payment regulations and their impact on the merchant payments ecosystem.

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Working towards an OPEN ecosystem

Wed, 20 Sep 2023 08:00:00 +0200

- What is the future of open banking?

Can we expect a near-future explosion in its growth?

- How are merchants integrating open banking into their tech stack?

- How do you bring trust to consumers?

- Card versus open banking…an un/even fight?

MPE 2023 conference speakers: Matteo Gamba / Wayfair, Marius Galdikas / ConnectPay, UAB, Richard Hall / Barclaycard, Andréa Toucinho / PARTELYA CONSULTING, and Olof Wirfelt / Trustly in a discussion hosted by excellent Daniel Kornitzer / Tillo debate the future of open banking and the adoption challenges it is facing in its beginning.

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New frontier for payments - Gaming & Gambling

Wed, 13 Sep 2023 08:00:00 +0200

- Gaming and gambling, are they the same? Do they face the same challenges?

- How can we prevent fraud without impacting the gaming experience?

- What can be done to ensure open banking is safe for gaming and gambling?

MPE 2023 conference speakers: Brittany Allen / Sift, Stephen Winyard / Salt Edge, Arman Aygen / EMVCo, and Christian Reinheimer / LeoVegas Group in a discussion hosted by great Claire Maslen / Consult Hyperion debate the challenges faced by video game, iGaming merchants and vendors, as well as the types of fraud targeting iGaming and gambling companies.

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ACQUIRING 2023

Tue, 05 Sep 2023 22:00:00 +0200

What are the new payment platforms & marketplaces?
How to help merchants survive the recession?
Are we seeing innovation stopping?
Are we seeing what’s going to happen with innovation?
Are platforms going to be displacing/disrupting the traditional merchant sales channels?

MPE 2023 conference speakers: Peter O'Halloran / Fiserv, Diana Carrasco / Lloyds Banking Group, Francesco Burelli / Arkwright Consulting, Tina Fenemore / Fexco, and Marissa Célette / Selecta in a discussion hosted by excellent Mark Waring / The Strawhecker Group debate how merchants can turn challenges into opportunities that will uncover growth potential, expand their addressable market and drive commerce, and what does 2023 success in acquiring mean to them.

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SUSTAINABLE PAYMENTS

Mon, 28 Aug 2023 13:00:00 +0200

- How can payment technology deliver meaningful climate action?

- Who is leading the sustainable payments charge?

- What does have the power to reach and create a sort of industrial revolution at speed?

- Should it be the consumer’s responsibility to donate towards offsetting CO2 emissions?

MPE 2023 conference speakers: Dan Graf /Earthchain, Sam Langsford / INGKA, Christopher Purdie / Receiptable, and Stephen King / Visa in a discussion hosted by exceptional Helen Owen / Andaria, debate the potential of climate-neutral payments and sustainability and explain how protecting our environment reflects in protecting employees, business friends and their families.

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ON THE EDGE OF THE CHANGE

Tue, 22 Aug 2023 11:00:00 +0200

- Are payments resilient to macroeconomic factors?

- What impact does the situation have on decisions in payments?

- How to recession-proof your business?

MPE 2023' conference speakers: Laura McCracken / Accenture, Ralf Gladis / Computop, Andres Bertolotti / dLocal, and Nik Quinn / J.P. Morgan analyse the current geopolitical situation, energy crisis, rising interest rates and growing regulatory structures in a discussion hosted by Anna Maj, and bring insights on the influence of the crisis on the Merchant Payments ecosystem.

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Blurring Boundaries in Merchant Payments 2023

Tue, 15 Aug 2023 16:00:00 +0200

What’s the merchants’ No. 1 priority?

Is cash truly disappearing?

What do merchant payments experts consider the most significant change in five years?

Look at what’s changing under the hood in trends impacting merchant payments with great Dave Birch at MPE 2023 in Berlin, featuring: Dennis McNulty / GetYourGuide, Francesco Altisent / Riskified, Olof Wirfelt / Trustly, Tommaso Jacopo Ulissi / Nexi, and Maria Parpou / Mastercard.

Here is a snapshot of what you’ll hear in MPE's latest podcast.

The technology is here to provide what you need - you can go anywhere in the world with a piece of plastic in your bag /or even without it, simply using your phone/ and you can pay everywhere.

AI already exists in the world of fraud prevention - it’s just starting to get into payment orchestration. Should AI be driving where payments should be going to minimalize the tedious task of many consumers, like how to pay to get the most of benefits? What about letting our smart wallet do that for us? It is a change from where we are now because we’ve grown up in an environment where consumers make these choices.

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Reinventing the in-store check-out experience with SoftPOS technology

Tue, 18 Jul 2023 14:00:00 +0200

In 2023 SoftPOS is revolutionizing the Merchant Payments Game.
Will it keep fast-growing in 2024?

MPE 2023' conference speakers: Houssem Assadi, CEO, dejamobile & Jeremy King, Regional Head for Europe, PCI Security Standards Council were in conversation with Mark McMurtrie from Payments Consultancy Limited and shared their take on:

Where is SoftPOS being used today, and who are the early adopters?
How will it improve the in-store experience for customers and merchants?
How will the new PCI MPoC standard accelerate the adoption, and what are the key differences to earlier standards?
What will be the impact of Apple entering this space?

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Debunking Fraud and Scam

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 08:00:00 +0100

What impact did COVID have on payment fraud, and what role does social engineering play in romance scams?

The pandemic had irreversibly altered the way we live, work and shop. Unfortunately, it also gave fraudsters and scammers a window of opportunity to develop new strategies. With ever more advanced payment fraud patterns, social engineering and dark web in the game, it’s a handful pinpointing the individuals responsible. “Stay safe” just got a whole new meaning.

Brittany Allen from Sift was in conversation with Mark McMurtrie from Payments Consultancy Limited at MPE 2022 in Berlin.

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The Payments of Tomorrow

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 09:00:00 +0200

What does the future hold for cross-border payments? What makes a payment method hot, and why going local matters?

With each country’s payments systems and regulations so different, unifying payments and payment methods might not always be the optimal solution. It’s important to recognise the needs of specific markets and start local. The future of payments belongs to companies willing to innovate, take on new challenges and venture into the unknown!

Muayad Sayd-Ali from PPRO and Christope Bourbier from Thunes were in conversation with Rogier Rouppe van der Voort and Morten Laufer from PCN at MPE 2022 in Berlin.

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Revealing the Secrets of B2B Payments

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 07:00:00 +0200

The world is changing, and with it are payments. Can B2B space keep up with new and emerging payment methods in an ever more digitalised world?

It’s no secret that B2B payments are experiencing a historical shift. Organisations all around the world have to prepare themselves to face new challenges and an entire new reality. Will they make the best of it?

Natalie Willems-Rosman from Bank of America was in conversation with Mélisande Mual from the Paypers at MPE 2022 in Berlin.

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The Perfect Payments Strategy

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 08:00:00 +0200

What makes an outstanding payments strategy?

Success doesn’t happen overnight. An effective payments strategy requires years of hard work, understanding of the industry and top-notch management. And while there is no definite answer to global success, there are a few things that might just help enterprise merchants cut it.

Samuel Langsford from INGKA Group and Peter Theunis from Endava talked with Mélisande Mual at MPE 2022 in Berlin.

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The Big Role of Regulation

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 08:00:00 +0200

How does regulation influence merchants and their businesses?

Understanding the principles of regulation can be tricky. There's a number of things merchants have to recognise in order to run a successful business. PSD2 enabled further development of open banking, customer authentication and much more, nevertheless, it had also brought along new challenges of its own. Where does the merchant stand in all this?

Steven Bisoffi from Payment System Regulator and Faheem Bakshi from Kinguin were in conversation with Mark McMurtrie from Payments Consultancy Limited at MPE 2022 in Berlin.

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Saving the World with Payments

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 09:00:00 +0200

Is battling climate change too big of a bite for the payments industry? Can environmental conscience help reverse the negative effects of CO2 in our atmosphere?

There’s been a lot of chatter around greener payments at MPE this year. It’s important to talk about reducing our carbon footprint, however, it’s crucial to implement solutions that will have a meaningful impact on our environment. Merchants’ winning strategy is clear: create demand for sustainable products and services, and empower customers by providing them with data that will nudge them in the right direction.

Ralf Gladis from Computop and Dan Graf from Earthchain were in conversation with Rogier Rouppe van der Voort from PCN at MPE 2022 in Berlin.

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Challenges of Talent Management in the Payments Industry

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 11:00:00 +0200

Talent management & People power took centre stage at MPE2020 conference, with the launch of its first dedicated panel sessions on ‘People for Payments’. The overall feedback from MPE2020 speakers underlined the role of talent management which is becoming much more relevant for the entire payments ecosystem.

Competition to secure talent is intensifying, as merchants and payments companies increasingly seek to gain advantage and differentiate themselves through their ‘people talent’. This creates a challenge for many organisations, as they seek to fill key roles and source, develop, and retain individuals with desirable skills.

In this episode you will learn about:
- the biggest talent management challenges payment providers faced in 2019/2020,
- leadership/people: types of individuals needed for a thriving future of this ecosystem,
- the challenges of bringing talent across sectors and geographies,
- the new positions needed in merchant payments ecosystem,
- difficult roles to fill-in and skillset necessary for success.

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A Match Made in Berlin - MPE Success Stories

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 11:00:00 +0200

In this episode, Alan Moss interviewed Jarrko Anttiroiko at the MPE 2020 conference about a successful start-up and established payment provider partnership started at the MPE 2017 conference.

Finnish Enterpay and German VR Payment entered into a successful partnership after meeting at the MPE 2017 conference in Berlin. Jarkko Anttiroiko, CEO of the Finnish fintech startup Enterpay shared his story and views on the future of B2B e-commerce with the audience during a live session on the stage. It was there that Jarkko managed to capture the curiosity and interest of a German banking group.

In this podcast Jarkko reveals the journey leading to this extraordinary partnership. The issues that Jarkko Anttiroiko raised and Enterpay’s solution resonated well with VR Payment, who reached out to Enterpay directly after the presentation. The two parties quickly decided to explore the options for collaboration.
Partnership between VR Payment and Enterpay is well in place and their first joint product has been brought to market.

What you will learn in this episode:
- The story of successful partnership between start-up and established payment provider: key milestones in a product launch in 2019, achievements and lessons learned.
- How to launch a payment innovation on European markets in cooperation with local merchants and financial services providers.
- Future trends in verifying customers’ identity.

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Data Driven Innovation in Merchant Payments

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 11:00:00 +0200

In this episode, we cover the story of two innovative payments Start-ups that presented their solutions at MPE 2020 in Berlin.

Melisande Mual, the host of this episode, spoke to Sebastian Weyer & Julian Lee at the MPE2020 conference in Berlin, about the ways their companies help customers with data driven innovation in payments and how merchants use data in order to stay relevant.

With a multitude of new companies entering the payment market every day, it's hard to make a start-up stand out. Sebastian and Julian shared valuable tips that had helped differentiate their brands from the competition.

By listening to this podcast you will learn:
- How they took their companies from a concept to reality.
- Advice they would give to young European entrepreneurs that are getting started.

Statice is a start-up company offering unique data anonymisation solution. Sebastian explains how his company enables businesses to stay innovative with smart synthetic data in a privacy-compliant manner. Data-driven innovation of tomorrow starts with protecting data today.

Cellfie’s unique solution turns all e-commerce transactions into card-present transactions, addressing the long-standing issues with online card not present transactions such as consumers’ friction at checkout page, CNP false declines, CNP chargebacks, etc. With Cellfie, consumers benefit from the highest level of security and reduce their potential for e-commerce fraud with no credit card data being stored on their device or in the cloud.

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Success Stories of Start-ups that Originated at MPE Conferences

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 11:00:00 +0200

In this episode, we cover the story of ID-Pal, an innovative Start-up that won the category: Best Start-Up at MPE 2018 Awards. ID-Pal is a SaaS solution for KYC enabling businesses to verify the identity of their customers. Using advanced mobile technologies, ID-Pal reduces the cost and risk associated with customer onboarding, whilst removing any friction from the user experience.

ID-Pal attended MPE 2018 in order to explore and validate the Payments Industry as a possible market opportunity and showcased its solution on the main stage in front of over 1000 C-level industry participants in the Innovation Corner Competition. The company was voted by the event participants and awarded as the most innovative Start-up at the MPE 2018 Awards. According to James, the event proved to be invaluable for the business, providing crucial exposure to industry leaders, access to a broad client network and instant feedback on the ID-Pal product.

By listening to this episode you will learn:
- What changed for ID-Pal after winning the Award?
- What are their key achievements so far and how did winning an MPE Award help the company grow?
- What are the future trends in verifying customers’ identity?

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