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A Career Crossing Borders: Female Leadership and the Future of Payments with Convera CCO Meaghan Riley.

This week, host Alex Lawrence [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lawrencealex] sat down with Meaghan Riley [https://www.linkedin.com/in/meaghanriley/], newly appointed Chief Commercial Officer at Convera, to dive into her journey as a female leader in tech and finance in celebration of International Women's Day. Meaghan shares her views on the importance of diversity and inclusion, and explores the future of cross-border payments and AI in financial services where the signal is going beyond the noise. Meaghan also shares her practical advice for women in fintech, the impact of global culture on leadership, and how Convera is specifically innovating in the payments industry as it enters a transformative year for cross border commerce and global money movement. Disclaimer: Converge is Convera’s podcast that discusses a range of financial services topics. We want to remind our listeners that the information shared on this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Please note that the opinions expressed on Converge are solely the opinions of the host and the guests, not Convera’s.

Market Update: Fast-moving conflict roils markets, fueling oil-led macro risks

In this episode, Steven Dooley, head of market insights at Convera, discusses the recent geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, their impact on global markets, oil prices, safe havens, and implications for risk management and macroeconomic outlooks. Disclaimer: Converge is Convera’s podcast that discusses a range of financial services topics. We want to remind our listeners that the information shared on this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Please note that the opinions expressed on Converge are solely the opinions of the host and the guests, not Convera’s.

Market Update: AI's disruptive impact amidst ongoing tariff uncertainty

On this episode of Converge, host Alex Lawrence sits down with market strategist George Vessey to unpack the chaos shaping today’s global economy. From the shockwaves of AI disruption to mounting trade friction and escalating geopolitical tensions, George breaks down what’s driving the turbulence — and what it all means for investors trying to navigate an increasingly unpredictable world. Disclaimer: Converge is Convera’s podcast that discusses a range of financial services topics. We want to remind our listeners that the information shared on this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Please note that the opinions expressed on Converge are solely the opinions of the host and the guests, not Convera’s.

The Trust Factor: Solving the Cross-Border Verification Gap with IPID

Join host Alex Lawrence, Akash Patel and Alanna Frost of Convera as they sit down with Damian Dugauquier [https://www.linkedin.com/in/damien-dugauquier-40026119/], co-founder and CEO of IPID (International Payment Identity). With experience at SWIFT, Damian and his team are building the "seat belts" for the global financial highway. In this episode, we dive into: * The Power of the "Green Tick": How real-time account verification is revolutionizing user experience and building ironclad trust. * Beyond Speed and Cost: Damian shares three "unsexy" but transformative shifts in cross-border payments, from the explosion of rail optionality to the power of inbound tracking. * The Mission for Universal Validation: Why the end goal is a world where every payment—domestic or cross-border—is pre-verified before a single cent moves. They also discuss the challenges and improvements in the payment landscape, the role of partnerships in enhancing payment verification, and the future of stablecoins in the financial ecosystem. The conversation emphasizes the need for trust, user experience, and global coverage in payment verification solutions. Disclaimer: Converge is Convera’s podcast that discusses a range of financial services topics. We want to remind our listeners that the information shared on this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Please note that the opinions expressed on Converge are solely the opinions of the host and the guests, not Convera’s.

Market Update: Jobs report surprises amidst AI boom and K-shaped recovery

In this episode, Alex Lawrence and Kevin Ford break down the latest US job numbers and what they reveal about the current state of the economy. Their conversation examines the fragility of the labor market, the unexpected job growth seen in January, and the growing disconnect between economic expansion and job creation. They also discuss how AI is influencing productivity and employment trends, as well as the uneven pace of economic recovery across different income groups. Together, these insights offer a snapshot of today’s evolving economic environment, marked by a “jobless boom” and the complexities introduced by rapid technological change. Disclaimer: Converge is Convera’s podcast that discusses a range of financial services topics. We want to remind our listeners that the information shared on this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Please note that the opinions expressed on Converge are solely the opinions of the host and the guests, not Convera’s.