The Future of Payments Revealed at the IPC

Talking Transit With Rebel: Riding with Customers is a Good Idea

In this episode, Rory Wilson, a consultant with Rebel, and Annalise Czerny, a payments lead for Rebel, talk about how their company works at the intersection of payments and mobility. They discuss how helping customers pay for getting around, whether by bus, train, or even rental scooters can help issuers build their payments program. They also cover why open-loop payments are an increasing part of fare payments in transit, and how these payments can help with financial inclusion. This podcast was recorded on May 12, 2026. Things may have changed by the time you hear it. The IPA plans to have Rebel back as part of our summer of learning webinar series, so be on the look out for future announcements. In the meantime, if you want to learn more about the world of payments by attending one of our upcoming events, including our IPA Payments Policy Briefing [https://web.ipa.org/events/IPAPayments%20Policy%20Briefing-21131/details] being held at the Bancorp's Offices in Sioux Falls, South Dakota on July 9 and our upcoming Compliance Boot Camp [https://web.ipa.org/events/IPACompliance%20Boot%20Camp-21130/details] being held at Discover's Headquarters outside of Chicago on September 10th. If you are interested in closed-loop cards, then join Ben Jackson at the 2026 Education Forum Hosted by the Retail Gift Card Association [https://thergca.org/RGCA/Events/Education/Best-Buy-RGCA-Education-Forum-2026/2026-Display.aspx?WebsiteKey=610d1900-b923-433c-a897-5e6eb129543e&hkey=9a1a84b7-5fbf-40b4-8486-491de3cf8ccc&033973826dfc=1#033973826dfc] and Best Buy on June 10th at Best Buy Headquarters in Richfield, Minnesota. He will be speaking about the role of gift cards in the world of Shopping 3.0 and there will be sessions on the future of the gift card industry with speakers addressing how artificial intelligence will affect the future of shopping, fraud prevention, and the world as a whole.

Don't Work with Jerks – Understanding the DFPI Order Against Yotta

In this episode, Brian Tate, the IPA's CEO, discusses the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation's recent consent order against Yotta Technologies. He covers what led up to the order, how it might herald a new age of regulation for Fintechs, and why it shows that companies shouldn't do business with jerks. This podcast was recorded on May 19, 2026. Things may have changed by the time you hear it. Listeners can learn more about the world of payments by attending one of our upcoming events: * 2026 Education Forum Hosted by the Retail Gift Card Association [https://thergca.org/RGCA/Events/Education/Best-Buy-RGCA-Education-Forum-2026/2026-Display.aspx?WebsiteKey=610d1900-b923-433c-a897-5e6eb129543e&hkey=9a1a84b7-5fbf-40b4-8486-491de3cf8ccc&033973826dfc=1#033973826dfc] and Best Buy, June 10, 2026, at Best Buy Headquarters in Richfield, Minnesota * IPA Payments Policy Briefing [https://web.ipa.org/events/IPAPayments%20Policy%20Briefing-21131/details] , July 9, 2026, at Bancorp's Offices in Sioux Falls, South Dakota * Compliance Boot Camp [https://web.ipa.org/events/IPACompliance%20Boot%20Camp-21130/details], September 10, 2026, at Discover's Headquarters in Riverwoods, Illinois, on September 10

Innovative Payments Conference Wrap Up

The IPA recently wrapped up its annual conference last week. While payments has a bright future, industry players will need to navigate a complex landscape. In this episode, Brian Tate, the IPA's CEO, talks about the conference and the lessons learned there. He discusses what the audience heard from the regulators who spoke, the trends that emerged during the sessions, and what was on attendees' minds as they networked during informal gatherings at the conference. As Brian mentioned, listeners can learn more about the world of payments by attending one of our upcoming events, including our IPA Payments Policy Briefing [https://web.ipa.org/events/IPAPayments%20Policy%20Briefing-21131/details] being held at the Bancorp's Offices in Sioux Falls, South Dakota on July 9 and our upcoming Compliance Boot Camp being held at Discover's Headquarters outside of Chicago on September 10th. If you are interested in closed-loop cards, then join Ben Jackson at the 2026 Education Forum Hosted by the Retail Gift Card Association [https://thergca.org/RGCA/Events/Education/Best-Buy-RGCA-Education-Forum-2026/2026-Display.aspx?WebsiteKey=610d1900-b923-433c-a897-5e6eb129543e&hkey=9a1a84b7-5fbf-40b4-8486-491de3cf8ccc&033973826dfc=1#033973826dfc] and Best Buy on June 10th at Best Buy Headquarters in Richfield, Minnesota. He will be speaking about the role of gift cards in the world of Shopping 3.0 and there will be sessions on the future of the gift card industry with speakers addressing how artificial intelligence will affect the future of shopping, fraud prevention, and the world as a whole. This podcast was recorded on May 7, 2026. Things may have changed by the time you hear it.

The Future of Payments Revealed at the IPC

A myriad of forces reshape the payments industry everyday. Whether it is new technology, new regulations, or new attacks by fraudsters, it can be tough to keep up with the ever-changing landscape. In this episode, we discuss how payments professionals can learn about all of these factors and more at the Innovative Payments Conference, taking place at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington DC, April 29 through May 1. Brian Tate, the IPA's CEO, talks about what's on the agenda for the upcoming conference, including: * Russell Vought, head of OMB and acting director of CFPB, talking about the future of the Bureau and Regulation, and * David Wasserman, of the cook Political Report, providing a nonpartisan analysis of the upcoming Midterms. We will also have sessions on things like AI, EWA, Fraud, and Open Banking. Additionally, the IPA has also arranged a special tour of The FBI Experience [https://www.fbi.gov/the-fbi-experience] immediately after the conference for those interested in learning about the history of the Bureau. This podcast was recorded on March 26, 2026. Things may have changed by the time you hear it. Registration is now open at this link: Innovative Payments Conference [https://www.ipa.org/ipc.html]. Listeners can get $25 off the price of registration when they use the code Podcast. Make sure to capitalize the first letter.

Skux Honors the Intention Behind Payments

Every payment has a context and intention that goes with it. Transactions seem like a simple movement of funds, but things like donations and incentives carry more weight than just the money they move. In this episode Marina Hodges, the executive vice president of Merchant and Payments at SKUx, explains how the company tries to honor the intentions behind payments by filtering transactions. She discusses how transaction filtering works, what kinds of companies are using it today, and why it matters for payments providers. This podcast was recorded on March 11, 2026. Things may have changed by the time you hear it. The IPA will be holding our 2026 Innovative Payments Conference, happening in Washington DC, April 29 through May 1. Featured speakers include OMB Director Russell Vought discussing the future of the CFPB and David Wasserman of the Cook Political Report discussing the midterm elections. Registration is now open. Listeners can get $25 off the price of registration when they use the code Podcast. You can learn more and register here: Innovative Payments Conference [https://www.ipa.org/ipc.html]