The Payment Expert Podcast

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

The Payment Expert Podcast is a news podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 24 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #22

  The Future of UK BNPL | Ep. 022

  Aug 11, 202623 min

  In this episode, we explore the recent UK regulations on buy now pay later (BNPL), their impact on the market, and how major players like Klarna are adapting. We discuss market timing, regulatory challenges, and future trends in BNPL and banking integration. Key Topics UK BNPL regulation implementation and market impact Klarna's strategic move towards banking licenses The timing of BNPL regulation and market maturity Affordability checks and their implications for consumers and providers US market differences and regulatory approaches The future of standalone BNPL providers versus integrated financial services Host: Louis Thompsett Guest: Kieran O'Connor Producer: Anaya McDonald Editor: Anaya McDonald Learn more about the latest payments insights: https://paymentexpert.com

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  Episode #21

  X Money: Elon Musk’s Next Disruptor or Fleeting Gimmick? | Ep. 021

  Aug 4, 202624 min

  In this episode, we explore the launch of X Money by Elon Musk, its potential as a US super app, and the challenges it faces including security, regulation, and market competition. Our experts analyse whether X Money will succeed or just be a fleeting gimmick. Key Topics Launch of X Money and its features Potential as a US super app and market strategy Security concerns and recent hacks Regulatory challenges and oversight issues Market competition with existing fintechs and challenger banks User trust and adoption hurdles X Money's revenue streams and business model Impact of regional licensing and coverage gaps Future prospects and potential for success Host: Louis Thompsett Guests:Kieran O'Connor & Callum Williams Producer: Anaya McDonald Editor: Anaya McDonald Learn more about the latest payments insights: https://paymentexpert.com

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  Episode #20

  BNY On The Future Of Global Payments | Ep. 20

  Jul 29, 202614 min

  Payments are changing faster than ever. New payment rails, tokenisation, AI and always-on banking are reshaping how money moves around the world, but can the financial system keep up? In this episode of the Payment Expert Podcast, Louis Thompsett is joined by Bana Akkad Azhari, Head of EMEA Global Payments & Trade at BNY, to discuss the biggest trends shaping global payments and financial infrastructure. The conversation explores interoperability, cross-border payments, tokenisation, liquidity management, 24/7 payment rails and the growing role of AI in financial decision-making. In this episode: ✅ Why interoperability is becoming more important than ever ✅ The challenge of connecting new payment rails ✅ How 24/7 payments are changing treasury and liquidity management ✅ Why real-time visibility matters for financial institutions ✅ How tokenisation could transform settlement and collateral management ✅ The future of cross-border payments ✅ Why AI agents need governance before they can make payment decisions ✅ The importance of explainability and trust in financial AI ✅ How better connectivity can improve client experiences ✅ What the next generation of banking infrastructure looks like BNY also shares why the future of payments is about much more than speed. Success will depend on better interoperability, trusted infrastructure, stronger data and intelligent automation working together. #PaymentExpert #Payments #Fintech #Banking #BNY #Tokenisation #CrossBorderPayments #AI #RealTimePayments #Treasury

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  Episode #19

  Overhyped vs. Underrated: Elixirr’s Keith Bear Breaks Down the Future of Digital Wallets | Ep. 019

  Jul 21, 202624 min

  In this episode, Keith Bear discusses the evolving landscape of digital payments, stablecoins, tokenised deposits, and the regulatory environment across the US and UK. Gain insights into how these innovations are shaping the future of digital finance and what banks and fintechs are doing to adapt. Key Topics Digital payments evolution Stablecoin regulation in US and UK Tokenised deposits and their applications Impact of regulation on banking strategies Future of A2A payments and digital wallets Host: Callum Williams Guest: Keith Bear Producer: Anaya McDonald Editor: Anaya McDonald Learn more about the latest payments insights: https://paymentexpert.com

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  Episode #18

  How NVIDIA's Payment Foundation Models Are Reshaping Finance| Ep. 018

  Jul 14, 202627 min

  In this episode, Pahal Patangia from NVIDIA discusses the transformative impact of payment foundation models, AI, and data sharing in financial services. We explore how these innovations are shaping the future of autonomous finance, agentic commerce, and personalized customer experiences. Key Topics Payment foundation models and their capabilities The impact of transformer architecture on financial data Building a 360-degree customer view Agentic commerce and autonomous transactions The importance of data sharing and open source models Liability and regulation in AI-driven payments The convergence of AI, data, and infrastructure in finance Host: Louis Thompsett Guest: Pahal Patangia Producer: Anaya McDonald Editor: Anaya McDonald Learn more about the latest payments insights: https://paymentexpert.com

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