Payments in Motion: What the 2025 Global Payments Report Reveals
In this episode of The Insights Podcast, host Jack Robertson sits down with Marco Chardi, Senior Director of Market and Competitor Research at Worldpay, to explore the findings from Worldpay's Global Payments Report 2025. Together, they unpack what the data tells us about the rapid rise of digital payments, the growing influence of mobile as the default commerce platform, and how account-to-account systems like Pix and UPI are reshaping real-time money movement. Marco Chardi also discusses why cards remain more resilient than expected, and what the ongoing role of cash tells us about global payment preferences. With insights from 40 key markets, this episode offers a clear view of where payments are heading and what it means for the businesses shaping them.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 FCA’s Stablecoin Regime
On this episode of The Insights Podcast, host Jack Robertson speaks with Grace Wyatt, Partner at Addleshaw Goddard, about the UK’s new FCA stablecoin framework. They explore what it means for issuers, custodians, merchants, and payment providers and how it could reshape digital payments and tokenised money. 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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APP Fraud: Fighting Back Against a Rising Threat
On this episode of The Insights Podcast, host Jack Robertson speaks with Dal Sahota, Global Head of Trusted Payments at LSEG Risk Intelligence, about the growing threat of APP fraud. They explore how criminals are exploiting AI and deepfakes, the human and business impact of these scams, and the multi-layered regulatory and operational responses needed to protect customers and organisations. 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 Future of Open Banking: Adoption, Trust & Opportunity
In this episode of The Payments Association’s Insight Podcast, host Mark O’Keefe is joined by Melanie Lazarus, Ecosystem Engagement Director at Open Banking, and Vasco Vaz Rodriguez, Head of Growth at Trudenty. Together, they unpack the findings of the Payments Association’s Open Banking Merchant Survey and explore the realities of adoption across merchants and consumers.From the “meh” sentiment in early adoption, to the lessons learned from contactless and chip & PIN, the conversation dives into what will truly drive mainstream uptake—whether merchant incentives, consumer trust, or bold branding. The panel also discusses open banking’s broader promise in fraud prevention, KYC, and smart data, as well as the collaboration and innovation needed to unlock its full potential.If you want to understand where open banking is today, what’s holding it back, and what could spark its tipping point, this is a must-listen.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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Protected: The Future of Payments Regulation
In this episode of the Insights Podcast, Tony Craddock, Director General of the Payments Association, sits down with David Geale, Executive Director for Payments and Digital Finance at the FCA and Managing Director of the PSR. They explore the transformative consolidation of the FCA and PSR, the UK’s National Payments Vision, and the evolving regulatory stance on stablecoins and open banking. With 2025 set to redefine the UK payments ecosystem, this insightful discussion uncovers how regulators aim to foster innovation, strengthen consumer protections, and ensure the UK remains a global payments leader. 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.
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