Brightwell on the future of global payroll, embedded payments, and new payment rails

To kick of a new year of Converge conversations, we sat down with Hal Ramakers, Senior Vice President of Global Solutions at Brightwell, to discuss the evolution of Brightwell from its origins in maritime payroll for the cruise line industry to its current role in providing cutting-edge cross-border payment solutions. We cover the challenges faced in global payroll solutions, the importance of leading with a great user experience, the evolution of Brightwell's ReadyRemit and Latitude solutions, the need for cultural adaptability in payment solutions, and the ever-evolving future of cross-border payments, including the role of new rails such as blockchain and crypto assets' potential in supporting global liquidity at scale in always-on economy.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.