In this episode of the Insights podcast from The Payments Association, Director General Tony Craddock sits down with Gary Palmer, CEO of Payall, to explore the sweeping changes underway in cross-border payments and correspondent banking. Gary shares hard-hitting insights from his 25+ years in the industry, highlighting why the current trust-based, manual processes are no longer fit for purpose and how technology is finally catching up. Find out more about The Payments Association via our website www.thepaymentsassociation.org or follow us on social media. LinkedIn Twitter
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Redefining Community Finance: Pathways to Financial Inclusion
Join Gurminder Bhagrath, COO of Plane Saver Credit Union, Karen Elliott, Professor in Finance & FinTech at The University of Birmingham, and Shaun May, Director, Strategy, Sustainability and Innovation, Coutts, and Inclusion Working Group member, as they delve into the challenges and opportunities in community finance. This special episode of the Insights Podcast with the Inclusion Working Group explores innovative approaches to financial inclusion, the role of technology, and the critical need for collaboration across sectors. Discover insights from industry leaders and practical solutions to empower underserved communities and build financial resilience. Find out more about The Payments Association via our website www.thepaymentsassociation.org or follow us on social media. LinkedIn Twitter
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The Evolution of Payments: Innovation and Strategy
Join Tony Craddock, Director General of the Payment Association, as he explores the future of payments with Paul Horlock, Chief Payment Officer at Santander. This engaging podcast explores the National Payments Vision, tokenization, open banking, and the evolving payments infrastructure in the UK. From addressing customer needs to fostering collaboration between banks and fintechs, Paul shares over two decades of industry expertise and optimism about the transformational potential of next-generation technologies. Whether you're a payment professional or curious about the future of money, this episode is packed with valuable insights and forward-thinking strategies. Find out more about The Payments Association via our website www.thepaymentsassociation.org or follow us on social media. LinkedIn Twitter
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Modernising Payments: Challenges, Opportunities, and What Comes Next
In this episode of the Insights Podcast, Tony Craddock, Director General of the Payments Association, talks with Peter Harmston, Head of Payments Consulting at KPMG UK. Together, they explore the evolving world of payment modernisation, discussing key findings from KPMG's latest global survey of 1,500 financial institutions and retailers. Learn about the challenges, opportunities, and technologies reshaping the payment landscape, and what this means for consumers, businesses, and the public sector. Whether you're interested in innovation, regulation, or the future of payments, this episode offers practical insights for navigating change. Find out more about The Payments Association via our website www.thepaymentsassociation.org or follow us on social media. LinkedIn Twitter
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Building Operational Resilience in Payments
In this episode of The Insights Podcast, George Iddenden speaks with Lorraine Mouat and Anthony Corner from Thistle Initiatives about the growing importance of operational resilience. They discuss how payment firms can navigate challenges like cyber threats, regulatory pressures, and system disruptions to safeguard customer trust and maintain business continuity. Learn how to go beyond compliance and build resilience for a secure and successful future. Find out more about The Payments Association via our website www.thepaymentsassociation.org or follow us on social media. LinkedIn Twitter
The world of payments and corporate finance is changing at a pace unexperienced before, with new technology, regulations, innovation and threats emerging every day. Join The Payments Association and special guests each month as they discuss topics which impact corporate financial payments. Each episode includes a panel of experts in the world of payments and corporate finance giving personal insights into how these topics are likely to impact the wider industry and individuals alike. If you’re a payment professional, budding financial guru or just interested in the world of corporate payments, join us each month and keep on top of the key insights that you need to know.