Voice of MPE

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!Thanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn or find us on X and Instagram.

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 billionsReady to rethink your payment strategy? Tune in to understand why digital wallets are a must in today’s payment landscape!Thanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn or find us on X and Instagram.

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!Thanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn or find us on X and Instagram.

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 #costsavingsThanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn or find us on X and Instagram.

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 #eventThanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn or find us on X and Instagram.

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 ClearingJesse McWaters | Mastercard David Ballaschk | Deutsche Bundesbank Moderated by:Eric Grover | Intrepid VenturesThanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn or find us on X and Instagram.

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.  We’ve gathered industry leaders who have transformed their teams and organizations:André Moeller | ElliAndréa Toucinho | Partelya Consulting Piotr Kozlowski | G2A.com Lynsey Verrillo | Visa Robert Kraal | Silverflow Moderated by:Simon Stokes | Conexus GroupThanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn or find us on X and Instagram.

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 RiksbankAnd it’s all expertly moderated by: Nilixa Devlukia / Payments SolvedThanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn or find us on X and Instagram.

"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! Thanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn or find us on X and Instagram.

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.Our incredible guest lineup features industry experts: Matthew Steinbrecher | Reach Kenny Ebanyat | NBA Alisa Applebaum | Guesty Mike McHugh | J.P. Morgan Payments Ugne Buraciene | payabl.Moderated by: Volker Schloenvoigt | Edgar, Dunn & CompanyThanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn or find us on X and Instagram.

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/ConnectpayAnd it’s all expertly moderated by: Gary Munro/Consult HyperionThanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn or find us on X and Instagram.

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 / VendorcomThanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn or find us on X and Instagram.

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.Thanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn or find us on X and Instagram.

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.Thanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn or find us on X and Instagram.

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. Thanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn or find us on X and Instagram.

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. Thanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn or find us on X and Instagram.

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. Thanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn or find us on X and Instagram.

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.Thanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn or find us on X and Instagram.

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.Thanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn or find us on X and Instagram.

✅ 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.Thanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn or find us on X and Instagram.