The Payment Expert Podcast

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

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 [https://paymentexpert.com/]

The Future of Secure Agentic Transactions | Ep. 017

In this episode, David Birch discusses the security and trust challenges of agentic transactions as they move from concepts to pilots, exploring digital identity infrastructure, standardisation, and fraud mitigation in the evolving payments landscape. Key  Topics * Digital identity infrastructure and its importance * Security challenges with agentic transactions * Standardisation needs for agentic frameworks * Fraud risks and mitigation strategies * The role of digital signatures and certificates * Layered approach to transaction trust and discovery * Potential of hardware security modules (HSMs) * Liability and legal considerations in agent-based payments Host: Louis Thompsett Guest: David Birch Producer: Anaya McDonald Editor: Anaya McDonald Learn more about the latest payments insights: https://paymentexpert.com [https://paymentexpert.com/]

UK Stablecoin Regulation: Industry-Friendly or Cautious Approach? | Ep. 016

In this episode, we explore the latest developments in UK stablecoin regulation, comparing it with US and European models. We discuss the implications for industry growth, regulatory collaboration, and future prospects for digital currencies. Key Topics * UK stablecoin regulation and its industry impact * Comparison of US, EU, and UK stablecoin reserve requirements * Regulatory collaboration between FCA and Bank of England * Implications of high reserve caps and market viability * Future outlook for stablecoin innovation and interoperability Host: Louis Thompsett Guest: Kieran O'Connor Producer: Anaya McDonald Editor: Anaya McDonald Learn more about the latest payments insights: https://paymentexpert.com [https://paymentexpert.com/]

Open Banking's Biggest Problem: The FCA Has a Plan | Ep. 15

Open banking has a problem and the FCA finally has the statutory powers to fix it.  We sit down with Andrew Self, Head of Open Banking & Finance at the Financial Conduct Authority, to find out what the new regulatory framework actually means for the UK's open finance future. From variable recurring payments to the 2028–2030 Open Finance roadmap, Andrew breaks down the real obstacles, commercial models, consumer trust, data access and how the FCA plans to solve them. 🎙️ IN THIS EPISODE: Intro: Why open banking is at a crossroads The FCA's new statutory powers explained Why the commercial model has failed so far Variable recurring payments (VRP) — the game changer? Reliability & error messaging: the industry's weak spot Open Finance vision: mortgages, SMEs, and pensions The PRISM framework: how the FCA prioritises use cases What needs to happen before 2028 🔔 Subscribe for weekly payments, fintech, and financial services news. #OpenBanking #OpenFinance #FCA #Fintech #UKPayments

Capgemini- Fraud Beyond The Banks| Ep. 014

In this episode, Oliver Hanmer, Managing Director of UK Financial Crime Compliance Advisory at Capgemini, shares insights from the global anti-scam summit, discusses the evolving landscape of financial fraud, the role of AI, and the importance of cross-sector collaboration in combating fraud. Key Points * Global Anti-Scam Summit insights * Role of AI in fraud detection and prevention * Cross-sector collaboration between finance, telecom, and social media * Regulatory incentives and misalignments * Impact of instant payments on fraud * UK's national fraud strategy and online crime centre Host: Louis Thompsett Guest: Oliver Hanmer Producer: Anaya McDonald Editor: Anaya McDonald Learn more about the latest payments insights: https://paymentexpert.com [https://paymentexpert.com/]