The Payments Podcast

Investing Smart: Finance Leadership in Uncertain Markets

MHC CFO Aaron Stenhaug joins host Paul McMeekin to share how finance leaders can stay disciplined in uncertain markets while still investing in modernization. They discuss practical ROI tests for AI and automation, embedding fraud controls into payments workflows, and why treating payments as a strategic capability can improve cash flow, risk management, and working capital. #CFO #Payments #AIinFinance #RiskManagement #FinanceTransformation

Stablecoin, AI, and the future of payments

Stablecoins are getting a lot of attention in payments right now. The bigger question is what they’re actually useful for. In this episode, Jessica Cheney and Colin Swain unpack where stablecoin fits in corporate finance today, from cross-border payments and liquidity to FX risk, cost, and the real use cases behind the hype. They also explore why stablecoin is likely to sit alongside existing payment rails, becoming another asset within familiar treasury platforms rather than replacing them. Finally, the conversation looks at how AI and automation, combined with programmable money, could reshape how finance teams manage payments and liquidity. #CorporateFinance #B2BPayments  #Stablecoin  #TreasuryManagement  #FutureofFinance

AP at a Breaking Point: What 2026 Will Demand

Accounts Payable is no longer just about processing invoices. In this episode of The Payments Podcast, host Owen McDonald talks with Mark Brousseau of the Institute of Finance and Management about how AI, fraud, and rising expectations are redefining the AP role in 2026.  They explore where AI is delivering fast wins today, why traditional fraud controls are no longer enough, and how redesigning procure‑to‑pay can turn AP into a strategic engine for insight, control, and business value. #AccountsPayable #AIinFinance #FraudPrevention #ProcureToPay #B2BPayments

Nacha’s 2026 Rules Focus on ACH Risk and Transaction Transparency

New Nacha rule changes are raising the bar for ACH fraud prevention, data clarity, and shared accountability across the network. Join our host, Owen McDonald and Mark Dixon of Nacha Consulting Services as they unpack what’s changing in 2026, from proactive fraud monitoring and richer ACH data to higher same‑day ACH limits and key compliance deadlines. A must‑listen for banks and corporates preparing for the next phase of ACH modernization. #ACH #NACHA #FraudPrevention #RiskManagement #Treasury #B2BPayments #PaymentSecurity #PaymentsModernization

AI, AP and What Great AP Teams Do Differently in 2026

Accounts Payable is changing quickly. The new Ardent Partners 2026 AP Automation and Payments Technology Advisor explains what’s shifting and why. In this episode, Owen McDonald talks with Andrew Bartolini about the drivers behind this evolution, from the growing use of AI to the features AP teams should prioritise when choosing a solution. It’s a smart, grounded look at the capabilities, standards and outcomes that matter right now. #APAutomation #B2BPayments #AccountsPayable #Fintech #AIinFinance #PaymentsPodcast #ArdentPartners #DigitalTransformation #FinanceLeaders #APTeams #PaymentTechnology #BusinessPayments