PayTech Talk

Úna Dillon, PCI SSC, on building resilience in payment security

Úna Dillon, Regional Director, Europe, at PCI SSC, joined PaytechTalk host Jan Jaap Omvlee to explore the evolving landscape of payment security and the PCI Security Standards Council's role in protecting the digital payments ecosystem. Úna shared how PCI SSC is advancing payment security standards by: * Developing validation programs tailored for payment facilitators and software vendors * Enhancing security requirements for contactless payments and mobile wallets * Promoting security-by-design principles in fintech innovation * Ensuring compliance frameworks keep pace with emerging payment technologies The episode also explores how PCI SSC is fostering global collaboration among stakeholders—from merchants and acquirers to technology providers—to build trust in digital commerce while balancing security imperatives with the need for seamless payment experiences in an increasingly complex regulatory environment.

John Faherty, Fexco, on payments orchestration

Live from the MoneyPot stage, Fexco’s Head of Product & Partnerships, @John Faherty, joined PaytechTalk host @Jan Jaap Omvlee to explore the next chapter in embedded finance and introduce payUnite—Fexco’s new global payments orchestration platform. John shared how payUnite is designed to help acquirers, merchants, and end users navigate today’s fragmented payments ecosystem by: ·        Reducing friction across channels ·        Enabling intelligent, contextual payment experiences ·        Supporting SMEs in scaling and internationalising ·        Leveraging real-time data while remaining compliant with evolving regulations such as PSD3 and the AI Act The episode also explores how Fexco is positioning itself in a crowded market by combining regulatory insight with product innovation—and what payments might look like by 2028.

Tom van der Poel, CEO of XPP, on personalised payments

In this special edition of @PaytechTalk, recorded live at Money20/20 Amsterdam, host @Jan Jaap Omvlee (@Banking & Finance) sits down with @Tom van der Poel, CEO of @XPP, to explore the future of personalised payments. From defining what “personalisation” really means today to discussing real-time data, omnichannel integration, and privacy ethics, Tom shares deep insights on building seamless, intuitive payment experiences across sectors like transport, retail, and banking. He also reflects on cultural differences in Europe, regulatory challenges, and why Europe must push for a more unified payments infrastructure—while looking abroad for inspiration (hello, #Turkey!).

Fintech is Femme: Empowering Fintech, Financial Inclusion and Equity with Nicole Casperson | PayTech Talk

PayTech Talks welcomes Nicole Casperson to the Money Pot at this year’s edition of Money 20/20. Nicole is a journalist and entrepreneur on a mission to shape the future of economic equity. Nicole is the founder of Fintech is Femme, a media agency dedicated to empowering and elevating women’s voices within the fintech industry. Nicole joins PayTech Talk to discuss financial inclusion, her experience in the industry, and her knowledge of digital finance.

Payments in Greece with Stavroula Kampouridou

Welcome back to PayTech Talk Payments Around the World! In this series, Elliot and Emily welcome experts from all over the world to discuss payments and payments technology in their country. This week, PayTech Talk travels to Greece to discuss with DIAS CEO Stavroula Kampouridou. Stravroula dives into the Greek payments ecosystem, highlighting the importance of DIAS and IRIS in the market. She also discusses how Greec was affected by the 2015 financial crisis and how the country rose up to create successful payments initiatives. This podcast was recorded in April 2024. More from PayTech Talk: LinkedIn: PayTech Talk [https://www.linkedin.com/company/paytech-talk/] Twitter (X): @PayTechTalk [https://twitter.com/PayTechTalk] Instagram: @PayTechTalk [https://www.instagram.com/invites/contact/?i=l8vgmj0mc2ds&utm_content=qrd80iy] Payments Around the World: Ecuador: Full Episode [https://open.spotify.com/episode/7hcMgNvgNKb7904BMOMI59] Israel: Full Episode [https://open.spotify.com/episode/7K4mfSeLP0kjASd0c1hWy8] USA part 1: Full Episode [https://open.spotify.com/episode/6Kg16zzPToaHD7gBwgpd0k] USA part 2: Full Episode [https://open.spotify.com/episode/5tGL9zMPWtrxNooh7J28eV] Poland: Full Episode [https://share.transistor.fm/s/b3bdf6e3] Guest information: Stavroula Kampouridou LinkedIn: Stavroula Kampouridou [https://www.linkedin.com/in/stavroulakampouridou/] LinkedIn: DIAS [https://www.linkedin.com/company/dias-interbanking-systems-sa/] Website: DIAS.com.gr [https://www.dias.com.gr/] PayTech Talk is produced by Cognito [https://www.linkedin.com/company/cognito/mycompany/verification/] Amsterdam. For more information about how to be a guest or about podcast production, contact our Producer, Emily Robida [https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-robida-a8726412b/]