Voice of MPE

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Voice of MPE

Voice of MPE is the official community podcast of Merchant Payments Ecosystem - Europe’s largest merchant payments conference held annually in Berlin. Hosted by global industry leaders and professionals, Voice of MPE brings you the hottest buzz from merchant payments and card acquiring space. At MPE, payments are anything but boring.

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    Orchestration layer: Controlling complexity w/Payrails

    This is an extra honest podcast about payment orchestration with Andree Moeller from Volkswagen Group Charging and Alex Dorobantu from Payrails.Discover why this conversation is so honest: How should merchants stop seeing payment orchestration as “just another cost”? How do you find a truly competent payment orchestrator?This episode explores what merchants actually expect from payment orchestrators and how to solve the payment headaches that almost every merchant struggles with. Dive deeper into this discussion and find out more!Payment orchestration is a key topic discussed at MPE conference. Pre-save your spot at Europe’s largest merchant payments conference next year and get front-row access to insider payment trends, strategies, and industry news every merchant should know.👇👇https://www.merchantpaymentsecosystem.comThanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn or find us on X and Instagram.

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    How AI is shaping merchant payments in 2026 w/Mastercard

    Consumer behavior is changing fast and AI is becoming part of the shopping journey sooner than many expected.In this episode, we discuss how AI assistants may influence the way consumers discover, compare, and buy products, and what this means for merchants, PSPs, and the wider payments ecosystem.💡 Topics include:The rise of agentic commerceHow shopping behavior is evolvingThe growing role of AI in consumer journeysWhy data mattersHow merchants can stay relevant and increase their chances of being recommended in AI-driven experiencesA sharp conversation on where commerce is heading next. #MPE2026Thanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn or find us on X and Instagram.

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    Reinventing acquiring model in 2026

    Francesco Burelli (Arkwright Consulting) sits down with Marco Conte (IXOPAY & Congrify) to unpack the evolving world of acquiring — from today’s realities to what’s quietly reshaping tomorrow.Here’s what you’ll discover:⏱ How the acquiring landscape is shifting and what merchants & acquirers should really focus on⏱  What is the most critical capability for success?⏱ Common pitfalls (and how to avoid them)⏱  Agentic commerce: hype or real disruption?⏱  How MPE 2026 supports IXOPAY & CongrifyEnjoy the full episode.Thanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn or find us on X and Instagram.

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    Reinventing Cross-border payments: Challenges & future trends with Thunes

    In this episode of the Voice of MPE podcast, Panagiotis Kriaris sits down with Abhi Kumar, Strategic Partnerships Lead at Thunes, to discuss the evolving landscape of global payments.Whether you are a merchant looking to scale globally or a fintech professional staying ahead of the curve, this conversation provides a deep dive into the infrastructure driving today's digital economy.This episode of the MPE Podcast is brought to you by Thunes – the Smart Superhighway to move money around the world.Thanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn or find us on X and Instagram.

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    The new phase of embedded payments

    What happens when payments disappear into the experience—and become the engine behind it?In this insightful panel from MPE 2026, moderator 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗮 𝗖𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗿𝘀 (Independent Expert) brings together industry leaders to explore how embedded payments are evolving into a powerful growth driver across ecosystems.𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴:• Charlotte Al Usta, Flagship Advisory Partners• Ondřej Buben, Shoptet• Hemlata Narasimhan, Elavon• Sarel Tal, Rapyd𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝘁𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘀:• What embedded payments really mean today—and where they’re headed• Why software platforms are becoming financial ecosystems• The rise of embedded lending, instant settlement & value-added services• How data, onboarding speed, and user experience drive adoption• The shift from payments → full embedded finance“𝘌𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘥𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘪𝘴𝘯’𝘵 𝘰𝘱𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘢𝘯𝘺𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦. 𝘐𝘵’𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘶𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘴𝘰𝘧𝘵𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘦.”From SMEs to enterprises, from APIs to full ecosystems—this session breaks down how embedded finance is reshaping the payments landscape.Thanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn or find us on X and Instagram.

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    Alternative payments & Wero

    In this episode, we explore Wero – Europe’s bold move toward a unified, instant payment solution designed to simplify how money flows across borders. 🌍💸What exactly is Wero? How is it connected to Worldline? And what vision is shaping its role in the future of payments?Join us for an insightful conversation with Laura McCracken and Antonio Soares from Worldline. 👉 Learn more: https://www.merchantpaymentsecosystem.comThanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn or find us on X and Instagram.

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    From Click to Completion: Frictionless Checkout & UX

    What does it really take to convert a customer at the final moment?In this MPE panel, 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗝𝗮𝗰𝗼𝗯 (Arkwright Consulting) and leaders from Tipico, Wolt, Commerz Globalpay, Revolut, and Stripe unpack the reality behind checkout performance—where user intent meets execution.From payment method strategy to UX optimisation, this session explores how merchants can remove friction, increase conversion, and design checkout experiences that simply… disappear.𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴:• Vishal Shukla, Tipico• Danish Kanojia, Wolt• Christian von Hammel-Bonten, Commerz Globalpay• Anton Hellkvist, Revolut• Julius Danek, Stripe𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻:• Why the best checkout is invisible• How payment methods impact conversion across markets• The role of wallets, instant transfers, and localisation• Why UX decisions outside payments often matter more• How A/B testing and data shape high-performing checkouts• The balance between control, data, and pre-built solutionsThanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn or find us on X and Instagram.

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    Navigating the new rails: Tech transformation in acquiring

    The acquiring landscape is evolving—fast.In this expert panel moderated by 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗼 𝗕𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶, leaders from Mastercard, Finby, G+D Netcetera, and Yellow Ladder Coffee explore how merchants and payment providers can navigate increasing complexity, fragmentation, and rapid technological change.𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴:• David Rintel / Finby• Ivan Vukelikj / G+D Netcetera• Anne-Marie Dentz / Mastercard• Gyuzala Muzafar / Yellow Ladder Coffee𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗹𝗹 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻:• Why the payments ecosystem is evolving at an unprecedented speed• How merchants can stay competitive in a fragmented landscape• The real pain points merchants face today (reliability, consolidation, complexity)• Why payments must “just work”—like electricity• The role of embedded payments in simplifying the ecosystem• How tokenisation underpins future commerce and security𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆:Complexity isn’t going away—but it must be simplified.Thanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn or find us on X and Instagram.

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    Agentic commerce and payments - Is this the next commerce frontier?

    The future of commerce is being rewritten—by agents.In this high-impact panel moderated by Neira Jones, industry leaders from Visa, Stripe, Checkout.com, OpenAI, and Ixopay unpack one of the most important questions in payments today:Is agentic commerce the next frontier—or just hype?Featuring:Marco Conte / IxopayAshley Paulus / Checkout.comEddie Onaga / VisaJulius Danek / StripeNiklas Harzheim /OpenAIWhat you’ll learn:Where agent-driven transactions are already happening todayWhy “human-in-the-loop” still dominates—for nowHow trust, identity, and governance will define the ecosystemWhat merchants must do today to stay visible in an AI-driven worldThe rise of agents as a new commerce channelThe battle between brand power vs. algorithmic discoveryKey takeaway: Agentic commerce isn’t a future concept—it’s already here. But the rules? Still being written.Thanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn or find us on X and Instagram.

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    Complex, not complicated: Rethinking merchant payments

    𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱—𝗼𝗿 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗱?In this insightful panel moderated by 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗼 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗮, leading experts from across the payments ecosystem break down one of the industry’s biggest misconceptions:Payments are not complicated—they are complex.And that complexity? It’s what drives innovation.What you’ll learn in this session:✔️ The difference between complexity and complication in payments✔️ Where complexity truly lives in the merchant payments ecosystem✔️ How merchants can turn complexity into a competitive advantage✔️ Why local payment methods are not “alternative”—they are essential✔️ The hidden challenges of cross-border commerce✔️ How fraud, identity, and data shape payment decisions𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘹𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘪𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦.𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘴 𝘰𝘱𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭.The future of payments belongs to those who can 𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆.Thanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn or find us on X and Instagram.

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    Future forces: What’s set to redefine the merchant payments landscape ahead

    What will redefine merchant payments by 2026?At MPE 2026 in Berlin, 1,600+ industry leaders came together to explore exactly that.The discussions went beyond hype:– Agentic commerce and AI– Payment orchestration and data– Fraud and cyber risk– Regulation and resilience– Cross-border complexityThe conclusion? The future of payments isn’t one shift — it’s many, happening at once.Thanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn or find us on X and Instagram.

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    MPE talks with Bram Vreugdenhil & Anton Kornilov

    Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the payments industry—but the real question is: 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸?In this episode of 𝗩𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗣𝗘, 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗩𝗿𝗲𝘂𝗴𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗵𝗶𝗹 and 𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗞𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗹𝗼𝘃 unpack how AI is transforming payments organisations.From operational efficiency to leadership evolution, this conversation explores how companies can move beyond AI hype and create 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁.We discuss:• Why trust remains the core product of payments• The growing gap between AI promises and real business value• How leadership roles are evolving in AI-driven organisations• The skills payments professionals need to stay relevant• Why human judgment, relationships, and accountability matter more than ever• The emerging roles shaping the future of paymentsAs AI moves beyond fraud detection and automation into commercial and strategic roles, organisations must rethink talent strategy, governance, and culture to stay competitive.Tune in to hear how payments leaders can balance technology innovation with human leadership.Thanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn or find us on X and Instagram.

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    MPE talks with Charlotte Al Usta & Maxime Mandin & Max Bernard

    Fundraising in 2026? Watch this first.The market has shifted — quietly, strategically, permanently.𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗲 𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗨𝘀𝘁𝗮 | Flagship Advisory Partners speaks with:⚡ 𝗠𝗮𝘅 𝗕𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗿𝗱 | Financial Technology Partners⚡ 𝗠𝗮𝘅𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻 | BlackFin Capital PartnersHere’s what founders 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁:• 2021 was the anomaly — not your benchmark• AI isn’t a bonus — it’s a filter• Fraud, AML, identity & embedded finance = capital magnets• M&A is accelerating; PE exits are coming• The #1 mistake? Waiting until the inbound email arrivesThe deals that won in 2025? They were ready 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗱.Berlin is calling. Are you ready?Thanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn or find us on X and Instagram.

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    MPE talks with Dwayne Gefferie & Ran Cohen

    𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗽𝗮𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗳𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀. 𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲.In this episode of Voice of MP, host 𝗗𝘄𝗮𝘆𝗻𝗲 𝗚𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲 sits down with 𝗥𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗵𝗲𝗻, CEO & Co-founder of 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗲𝗿𝗣𝗮𝘆, to unpack one of the most significant transformations the payments industry has ever seen.AI agents making autonomous decisions.Tokenisation replacing card credentials.Stablecoins accelerating cross-border settlement.Instant payments becoming the global standard.Together, they explore why payments are undergoing a protocol-level infrastructure shift — and what this means for merchants and payment leaders heading into 2026 and beyond.𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝘁𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱:• Why payments complexity is exploding — and why orchestration is no longer optional• How AI-driven routing, retries, and fraud prevention are already delivering ROI• Static vs. intelligent payment routing• Global scale vs. local payment preferences• Why winning merchants treat payments as a revenue driver, not a cost centreThanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn or find us on X and Instagram.

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    MPE Awards video interviews: Neira Jones, Helen Owen & Quentin Barria on the unseen layer of connected payments

    Winning is only the beginning.MPE Awards Video Interviews goes beyond the stage to uncover what happens after the MPE Awards in Berlin, when recognition turns into momentum.How does an award reshape market perception? What commercial impact follows? And what new connections and opportunities appear after the spotlight moment?In this episode, Bridge and Brite Payments break down their post-win results and what came next.Dive in and get inspired by Helen Owen/Bridge and Quentin Barria/Brite Payments. Thanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn or find us on X and Instagram.

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    MPE talks with Laura McCracken and Ezechi Britton

    🎙️ The Voice of MPE: Digital identity as the game-changer we all need𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗿𝗮 𝗠𝗰𝗖𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗻 sits down with 𝗘𝘇𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗶 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗼𝗻 from 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗕𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 to unpack the future of digital identity—beyond passports, licenses, and clunky forms.In this eye-opening conversation, you’ll discover:✨ How digital verification is transforming onboarding, KYC, and AML✨ Why your AI agents need a digital identity too✨ The balance between security, privacy, and access✨ How digital wallets can empower individuals and businesses alikeForget paper. Forget endless photocopies. This is identity, reimagined for the 21st century.Thanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn or find us on X and Instagram.

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    MPE talks with Lee Clifton & Vishal Shukla

    Payment orchestration is no longer just about routing transactions.In this episode of 𝗠𝗣𝗘 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸𝘀, moderated by 𝗟𝗲𝗲 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗳𝘁𝗼𝗻 (𝗠𝗣𝗘 𝗔𝗺𝗯𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗱𝗼𝗿), we’re joined by 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗵𝘂𝗸𝗹𝗮, 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝘁 𝗧𝗶𝗽𝗶𝗰𝗼, to unpack how orchestration has evolved into a strategic control layer for modern merchants.Together, they explore:• What payment orchestration really means today — beyond processing• Why global fragmentation, customer expectations, and cost pressure are driving adoption• How orchestration now covers the full deposit-to-withdrawal lifecycle• The role of speed, transparency, and compliance in building trust• Real-world use cases where orchestration truly moves the needle• Build vs buy vs hybrid: how merchants should choose• The future of orchestration: AI-driven routing, automation & personalisation𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆:Payment orchestration delivers operational efficiency and conversion lift — while building trust through speed, transparency, and compliance across the entire payment lifecycle.Thanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn or find us on X and Instagram.

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    MPE talks with Vassilina Lapteva Walford & Alexandra Todorovic

    Ever “fallen into” payments… by accident? Turns out, that’s how some of the most exciting careers begin!🎙️ Join 𝗩𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗮 𝗟𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗲𝘃𝗮 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗱 & 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗮 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗼𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗰 as they share lessons, insights, and career secrets in the latest MPE Talks, where they discuss:• How careers in payments often start “by accident”• Transitioning from Treasury to Product roles• Building payments teams and partnerships from scratch• The shift from payments as a cost centre to a profit-driving product• The power of community and networking in the payments space𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀:• Stay curious and persistent• Connect with industry peers—everyone loves talking payments!• Embrace the product mindset to make payments part of your competitive edgeThanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn or find us on X and Instagram.

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    MPE talks with Francesco Burelli & Panagiotis Kriaris

    In this episode of MPE Talks, 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗼 𝗕𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶 | Arkwright Consulting, and 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗼𝘁𝗶𝘀 𝗞𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘀 | Unzer explore how AI and tokenisation are reshaping the way trust is built, measured, and maintained across payments and digital ecosystems.The conversation dives into:• Why AI relies on confidence scoring rather than judgment• How tokenisation minimises data exposure while improving signal quality• Why clean, compliant data is essential for scalable AI• What this means for fraud prevention, payments, and digital identityTokenisation is emerging as the invisible infrastructure that allows AI to function responsibly — enabling real-time decisions without exposing sensitive information.Thanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn or find us on X and Instagram.

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    MPE talks with Sandra Mianda & Sandra Alzetta

    In this episode, 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗮 𝗠𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮, Founder & CEO, Paypr.work 🖇, hosts 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗮 𝗔𝗹𝘇𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗮, VP, Global Head of Payments & Customer Service at Spotify, who shares her perspective on managing global payments for over 𝟳𝟬𝟬 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘀, balancing 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗮𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀, and driving 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 in a subscription-based business.💡 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗹𝗹 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻:• How Spotify optimises payment experiences across 𝟭𝟴𝟰 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀• The role of 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲 in subscription commerce• Insights on 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗮𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗱𝘀 like UPI in India, Pix in Brazil, and PayPay in Japan• The intersection of 𝗔𝗜, 𝗠𝗟, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗮𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 for fraud prevention and seamless UX • Key trends shaping 𝗴𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱📍 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻, 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗽𝗮𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻!Thanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn or find us on X and Instagram.

  21. 116

    MPE talks with Daniel Kornitzer & Alain Delcourt & Hagay Elyakim

    In this episode, we unpack one of the hottest topics in global fintech today: payment optimisation for merchants expanding into emerging markets.Your host, 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗲𝗹 𝗞𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘇𝗲𝗿, Head of global partnerships at EBANX, is joined by two industry leaders:• 𝗔𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘁, Fintech & Digital Commerce in Latam at Xsolla, with 10+ years of payments expertise in Latin America• 𝗛𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗶 𝗘𝗹𝘆𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗺, Founder and MD of BlockchainLab Ltd., specialising in payment optimisation and blockchain-based payment railsTogether, they dive deep into:🔥 The explosive growth of digital consumers in emerging markets🔥 Local vs global card acquiring — where conversion is won or lost🔥 How instant payment rails like 𝗣𝗶𝘅, 𝗨𝗣𝗜 & 𝗕𝗿𝗲-𝗕 are reshaping commerce🔥 Smart & AI-based routing strategies that boost approval rates 10–30%🔥 Payment orchestration vs in-house routing — myths, risks & opportunities🔥 Stablecoins as the first truly global payment method🔥 Why crypto-based settlement may replace traditional rails sooner than expectedWhether you're a fintech leader, merchant, PSP, or investor, this episode is loaded with tactical insights, data points, and practical frameworks to accelerate your global payments strategy.Thanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn or find us on X and Instagram.

  22. 115

    MPE talks with Candice Pressinger & Chen Zamir

    𝗙𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝘂𝗽 𝘁𝗼 𝟳𝟱% 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗳𝗿𝗮𝘂𝗱 — 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗻𝗼𝗯𝗼𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗸𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺.In this episode of 𝗠𝗣𝗘 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗸𝘀, we dive deep into the $600B issue that quietly drains merchant revenue — and why it’s often more expensive than fraud itself.Join 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 and expert fraud strategist 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗔𝗺𝗶𝗿 as they unpack:• Why false positives cost 𝘂𝗽 𝘁𝗼 𝟳𝟱% 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 than actual fraud• Why fraud gets all the attention — and false positives stay invisible• The power of data enrichment to recover lost revenue• How blocking real customers hurts conversion• Real-world examples of enrichment logic that instantly reduces false declines• Why “fraud detection” isn’t the same as “protecting good customers”• Why reducing false positives delivers one of the 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗥𝗢𝗜 gains in paymentsThanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn or find us on X and Instagram.

  23. 114

    MPE Talks with Geoffrey Barraclough & Robert Bueninck

    In this episode, 𝗚𝗲𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗿𝗲𝘆 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵, publisher of Business of Payments, sits down with 𝗥𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗕𝘂𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗸, CEO of Unzer, one of Germany’s most dynamic merchant service providers. Together, they explore the rise of 𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗲 — a world where AI doesn’t just recommend what to buy, but makes the purchase on your behalf.Topics discussed:• What is agency commerce and how close are we to seeing it in action?• How AI agents will reshape payment journeys and consumer trust• The impact on merchants, fraud prevention, and discoverability• The evolving balance between innovation, ethics, and regulationTune in to understand how machine-to-machine commerce is redefining the future of retail and payments.Thanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn or find us on X and Instagram.

  24. 113

    MPE Awards video series - Data, risk & trust with Neira Jones and Sunil Jhamb/Celeris

    🎙 Trust starts with data — here’s how they build it!  From losing in 2023 to winning twice in a row — Celeris’ story will inspire you. Sunil reveals how they built an award-winning company with zero salespeople!Join Neira Jones and Sunil Jhamb as they delve deeper into a discussion about how winning the MPE Awards helped Celeris acquire numerous new customers. Thanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn or find us on X and Instagram.

  25. 112

    MPE talks with Andréa Toucinho & Teresa Mesquita

    In this new episode of MPE Talks, 𝗔𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗮 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗵𝗼 sits down with 𝗧𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗮 𝗠𝗲𝘀𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗮, COO at SIBS, to explore the innovation powering the Portuguese payments ecosystem — from 𝗠𝗕 𝗪𝗔𝗬’𝘀 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 to 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲’𝘀 𝗽𝘂𝘀𝗵 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 through initiatives like 𝗘𝗨𝗥𝗢𝟭 and 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 (𝗘𝗣𝗜).Discover how 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗮 𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗮𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿, what’s next for 𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀-𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀, and how 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁, 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 will shape Europe’s payment future.Tune in for expert insights, powerful lessons, and a glimpse into the road ahead for European payments.Thanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn or find us on X and Instagram.

  26. 111

    MPE Awards video series - VOICES OF INFLUENCE with Niera Jones, Kamil Hanáček & Lenny Leeman

    What did winning the MPE Award mean for you? What was happening in your company at the time of winning? How has your market position evolved? Welcome to this episode of the MPE 2025 Awards Winners Series, where we pair and showcase 2 winners. Join Neira Jones, Kamil Hanáček, Executive Director at Switchio.com, and Lenny Leemann, CEO & Founder at Greenspark, to hear their insights  Thanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn or find us on X and Instagram.

  27. 110

    mpe talks with Alla Gancz & Panagiotis Kriaris

    In this episode, 𝗔𝗹𝗹𝗮 𝗚𝗮𝗻𝗰𝘇 (ThoughtWorks) and 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗼𝘁𝗶𝘀 𝗞𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘀 share how genetic AI is reshaping the future of commerce:• Hyper-personalised shopping experiences• Invisible, seamless transactions• Autonomous fraud detection and card management• Redefining the customer journey for merchants and consumersFrom reactive to proactive — the future of payments is here.Thanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn or find us on X and Instagram.

  28. 109

    mpe talks with Vera Anichkina and Faheem Bakshi

    Payments are no longer just infrastructure—they’re a powerful growth driver. 🚀In this episode, we bring together leaders from 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗼 and 𝗞𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗻 to explore:✔ How orchestration and open banking are transforming merchant strategies✔ Tackling fraud with AI and biometrics✔ The role of payments in emerging markets✔ Key takeaways from MPE 2025Whether you’re in gaming, food delivery, or any high-growth sector, these insights will help you stay ahead of the curve.Thanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn or find us on X and Instagram.

  29. 108

    Stablecoin payments | mpe miniedu podcast with Neira Jones

    Welcome to the new miniedu episode, where 𝗡𝗲𝗶𝗿𝗮 𝗝𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀 unpacks the world of 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗽𝗮𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀:• What stablecoins are and how they work• Their transformative impact on 𝗕𝟮𝗕 𝗽𝗮𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 and cross-border transactions• Strategic opportunities in treasury efficiency and merchant settlements• Real-world adoption trends across Latin America, Asia-Pacific, and beyond• Why 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 in 2025 makes NOW the right time to actThanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn or find us on X and Instagram.

  30. 107

    The Innovation Engine - Innovation is in their DNA - Paynt & Securely group | Neira Jones, Rob Neely & Stewart Sime

    Welcome to this special episode of the MPE 2025 Awards Winners Series, where we pair and showcase not one, but two MPE 2025 award winners to discuss what matters in merchant payments. With Neira Jones, the amazing MPE Awards Chair and MPE Ambassador, Rob Neely from Securely Group, and Stewart Sime from Paynt. Thanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn or find us on X and Instagram.

  31. 106

    The evolution of a "shop"

    How do you keep payments running during blackouts, war, and global disruption?How do merchants balance seamless UX with fighting fraud?And what’s the real future of softPOS, omnichannel, and cashless economies?In this session, panellists from across Europe, Ukraine, and global fintech share:🔹 Why digital payments = resilience🔹 Balancing fraud prevention with customer experience🔹 The rise of softPOS and omnichannel checkout🔹 Regional differences: Poland, Brazil, China, Germany🔹 The future of sovereignty in paymentsListen now to a powerful discussion on payments, resilience, and innovation.Thanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn or find us on X and Instagram.

  32. 105

    Redefining merchant payments

    Payments aren’t just about processing transactions anymore. They’re about strategy, resilience, and growth.In this panel, you’ll hear:• Why SMEs crave one-stop simplicity while enterprises can’t escape modularity• How partnerships and compliance reshape the payments ecosystem• Why expertise matters more than ever in turning complexity into opportunity“𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘤𝘢𝘯'𝘵 𝘳𝘶𝘯 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘹𝘪𝘵𝘺. 𝘌𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘪𝘵, 𝘰𝘳 𝘪𝘵 𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘴 𝘺𝘰𝘶.”Ugur Cinar, PayrailsWatch now and see how leaders from fintech, retail, and consulting think about the next chapter in payments.Thanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn or find us on X and Instagram.

  33. 104

    The Power of Payments - MPE Awards 2025 winners series with Neira Jones, Melinda Roylett & Petri Ahti

    How we pay is changing - from the merchant to the bank!In this series we pair and showcase not one, but two MPE 2025 Award Winners to discuss what matters in merchant payments. Neira Jones is hosting Melinda Roylett, Managing Director at Lloyds Banking Group Merchant Services, and Petri Ahti, Sales Executive at Market Pay. Hear their insights around the theme: “The Power of Payments: How we pay is changing – from the merchant to the bank”.Thanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn or find us on X and Instagram.

  34. 103

    mpe 2025 expert panel

    AI is saving payment teams time…It’s helping retailers deliver personalisation at scale…And it’s enabling cybercriminals to write malicious code in 3 seconds.Yes, that happened. And it’s just one moment in this jaw-dropping panel.Inside the episode:✅ How Douglas is blending in-store beauty advisors with AI-driven ecommerce✅ Why “more data” isn’t the answer — “better data” is✅ How AI-generated dashboards, alerts & bots are becoming team members✅ How cybercriminals are abusing AI better than some businesses are using it✅ And why employees might resist AI—even when it helps themWith power voices from:• 𝗣𝗖𝗜 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹• 𝗗𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗹𝗮𝘀• 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿• 𝗧𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀• 𝗚𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽Thanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn or find us on X and Instagram.

  35. 102

    mpe 2025 opening discussion

    What happens when the world’s payment leaders gather on one stage—with no script and everything on the line?They talk about:🔹 AI’s role in fraud detection, customer support, and beyond🔹 Small vs large vs medium language models—and what actually works🔹 Why your bot might soon be shopping for you🔹 Digital identity, data ownership, and the trust dilemma🔹 The inconvenient truths about wallets, superapps, and regulatory fragmentation in Europe🔹 Quantum computing’s looming threat to today’s security layers🎯 Whether you’re in banking, retail, tech, or just curious about how payments are evolving—this discussion is for you.Featuring experts:• 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗠𝗹𝘆𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘀𝗸𝗶 │ 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 • 𝗨𝗴𝗻𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 │ 𝗽𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗯𝗹. • 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝘃𝗮𝗻 𝗱𝗲 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲 │ 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗱 • 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗳𝗮𝗻 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿 │ 𝗢𝗧𝗧𝗢 𝗣𝗮𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 • 𝗡𝗶𝗸𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘀 𝗞𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘇𝗶𝘀 │ 𝗜𝗦𝗫 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹🎤 𝗗𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗱 𝗕𝗶𝗿𝗰𝗵 │ 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁 𝗛𝘆𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗻 Thanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn or find us on X and Instagram.

  36. 101

    Project Nemo | Voice of MPE with Angela Yore & Project Nemo

    With 23% of society living with a disability, how can we foster a more inclusive workforce and build truly accessible environments? In this episode, we explore the importance of designing inclusive products and services that support people with diverse needs. Join us for an inspiring conversation with Project Nemo and Angela Yore from Sky Parlour as we break down barriers, challenge assumptions, and embrace the power of making a difference. Thanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn or find us on X and Instagram.

  37. 100

    Tokenization & Security | Voice of MPE with Candice Pressinger, Chirag Thakrar & Adam Davies

    Tokenization & SecurityWhat additional benefits does it bring to merchants? What should businesses consider when implementing tokenization?Learn about the tokenization chain and gain two key insights for merchants looking to leverage this technology.Thanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn or find us on X and Instagram.

  38. 99

    Open Banking | Voice of MPE with Francesco Burelli, Panagotis Kriaris and Katharina Luschnik

    Is open banking living up to the hype?Especially in Europe, is the future still as bright as once expected?In this episode, we explore where open banking really stands today, cutting through the buzzwords and promises to understand the current landscape and what's ahead.Gain expert insights into:✅ What’s driving (or slowing down) open banking adoption in Europe✅ Real use cases that are working — and those that aren’t✅ How regulation, market forces, and user expectations are shaping the next phase✅ Industry perspectives from consultancy, fintech, and the card scheme sideThanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn or find us on X and Instagram.

  39. 98

    Instant Payments | Voice of MPE with Faheem Bakshi, Mangala Martinus & Fabian Mansfeld

    🎙️ Instant Payments UncoveredWhat do users really want from instant payments? And are providers truly meeting those needs? In this episode, we peel back the layers on user expectations, practical benefits, and the real-world impact of real-time transactions.From the unique dynamics of the Australian market to the hurdles of working with banks, our guests bring valuable regional and industry-specific insights to the table.🗣️ Featuring:Mangala Martinus, Managing Director, Payments Consulting NetworkFabian Mansfeld, Chief Acceptance Strategy Officer @ EPI CompanyModerated by Faheem Bakshi, KinguinThanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn or find us on X and Instagram.

  40. 97

    Corporate Athlete with Bram Vreugdenhil & Guido Vermeent

    How can pushing boundaries in sports inspire us to do the same in business? Discover how engaging in sports can sharpen our resilience, boost our performance, and foster values that directly translate into a more dynamic and balanced work environment.Join Bram from PaymentGenes and Guido from ScalingWave Consulting as they explore the powerful connection between physical activity and professional growth in a podcast recorded during the MPE 2025 conference. Thanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn or find us on X and Instagram.

  41. 96

    Payments compliance outlook 2025 | Voice of MPE with Jimmie Franklin & Arie van den Bergen

    Regulations are always a broad and evolving topic, especially in today’s landscape. Join us as we dive into a timely discussion between Jimmie Franklin, Senior Journalist at Vixio Payments Compliance, and Arie van den Bergen, Lawyer at Finnick Legal Professionals. Together, they explore the latest developments, key pain points, and how new legislation applies to merchants.Thanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn or find us on X and Instagram.

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    payments provocateurs with Laura McCracken & Nikogiannis Karantzis | ISX Financial

    In this exclusive interview, 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗿𝗮 𝗠𝗰𝗖𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗻 meets with 𝗡𝗶𝗸𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘀 𝗞𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘇𝗶𝘀, CEO of 𝗜𝗦𝗫 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹, for a dynamic and forward-looking discussion.What’s inside:↪ Persistent customer pain points in payments↪ AI in payments—beyond LLMs: facial micro-expressions & fraud detection↪ Big Tech vs Traditional Players—who holds the power?↪ Who really owns the customer—banks or tech?Plus, a sneak peek into ISX's pioneering approach to KYC, AML, and customer onboarding through emotion recognition technology.Filmed at the iconic Marlene Bar during mpe 2025, this conversation delivers sharp insights, bold opinions, and a fresh take on the ever-evolving payments landscape.𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵, 𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗼𝗸𝗲𝗱!Thanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn or find us on X and Instagram.

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    What's Keeping Merchants Up at Night | Voice of MPE with Victor Bacre, Moritz Konigsbuscher & Sam Langsford

    Merchants talk to merchants about common pain points in payment processes. What are the essential elements from a payments perspective for the Ingka Group to ensure everything runs smoothly?Victor Bacre and Moritz Königsbuscher, both from FAN Network are joined by Sam Langsford, Inbound Payments Specialist at Ingka group, to discuss solutions that guarantee seamless payment experiences crucial for a global brand like IKEA.Thanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn or find us on X and Instagram.

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    payments provocateurs with Laura McCracken & Wilco Slabbekoorn | Checkout.com

    Join 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗿𝗮 𝗠𝗰𝗖𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗻 at the vibrant Marlene bar in Berlin during #mpe2025 as she talks with 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗰𝗼 𝗦𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗯𝗲𝗸𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗻, SVP Revenue Growth | Head of Commercial - Europe at Checkout.com.In this episode, they dive deep into the evolving world of Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL):▪ How BNPL is shifting from a customer-friendly option to more regulated, balanced payment methods▪ The impact of regulations on consumer protection and merchant sales▪ The explosive growth of social commerce — from TikTok shopping to QR code payments▪ Varied buyer behaviours across Europe and Brazil, and what merchants should know▪ Why merchants must keep pace with payment innovations to stay competitive in a global marketIf you’re interested in the future of payments, consumer trends, and the challenges merchants face — this episode is for you.𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵, 𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗼𝗸𝗲𝗱!Thanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn or find us on X and Instagram.

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    Drivers for B2B Payments Digitalization | Voice of MPE with Charlotte AI Usta & Eric-Jan Krausch

    🎙️ Explore today how to simplify procurement payments and seamlessly integrate them with your corporate systems. Join our host, Charlotte AI Usta, Principal at Flagship Advisory Partners and MPE Ambassador, in conversation with Eric-Jan Krausch, Founder & CEO of 1-CP – 1-Click-Procurement, about B2B Payments. Thanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn or find us on X and Instagram.

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    Explainable AI (XAI) | mpe miniedu podcast with Neira Jones

    Welcome to the 𝗩𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗺𝗽𝗲 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗲𝗱𝘂 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 — where top industry leaders and mpe ambassadors bring you cutting-edge insights and education!In today’s episode, 𝗡𝗲𝗶𝗿𝗮 𝗝𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀 explores the critical role of 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗔𝗜 (𝗫𝗔𝗜) in the rapidly evolving payments industry.Did you know that 65% of companies struggle to explain how their AI models make decisions? As AI adoption grows, transparency and trust become non-negotiable.・ What is Explainable AI?・ Why is it key to regulatory compliance?・ How are leaders like Mastercard implementing it?・ What does it mean for customer trust and satisfaction?・ How can your business get ahead in 2025 and beyond?Whether you’re focused on fraud detection, credit scoring, or payments processing, understanding and applying XAI principles is crucial for success.Thanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn or find us on X and Instagram.

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    payments provocateurs with Laura McCracken & Giorgos Ampavis | LHV Bank

    In this episode of 𝘱𝘢𝘺𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘰𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘶𝘳𝘴,  𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗿𝗮 𝗠𝗰𝗖𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗻 challenges LHV Bank’s CTO & Product Officer, 𝗚𝗶𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗼𝘀 𝗔𝗺𝗽𝗮𝘃𝗶𝘀, to draw a card and dive into the big stuff:💥 How AI is transforming customer journeys and financial crime prevention💥 Balancing fraud prevention with seamless user experiences💥 The evolving role of humans alongside AI in banking💥 Why banks like LHV are rethinking onboarding and inclusion💥 Personal favourite AI tools 💥 And how financial inclusion remains at the heart of product designIf you’re into digital banking, emerging tech, or just love a good fintech firestarter, this episode delivers—straight, no chaser.Thanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn or find us on X and Instagram.

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    Marketing masterclass for investors & merchants | Voice of mpe with Sandra Mianda & Miranda McLean

    In this episode, we dive into the world of marketing with Sandra Mianda, Founder and CEO of Payprwork and ambassador of MPE, and Miranda McLean, Chief Marketing Officer at Ecommpay.Tune in for expert insights on what matters most in a marketer's role, how marketers shape company-wide impact, and why their role has become more strategic than ever.Thanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn or find us on X and Instagram.

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    acquiring and merchant platforms & ecosystems | mpe miniedu podcast with Francesco Burelli

    Welcome to 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘝𝘰𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘮𝘱𝘦 podcast – miniedu series | mpe 2025 edition 🎙️In this episode, 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗼 𝗕𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶, Partner at 𝗔𝗿𝗸𝘄𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗚, breaks down one of the most influential trends reshaping global business: platform and ecosystem business models.📌 Why it matters:While AI steals the headlines, platforms and ecosystems continue to serve as core engines of competitive differentiation, strategic value creation, and industry transformation.🔍 What you’ll learn:• What platforms and ecosystems actually are• The difference between linear, platform, and ecosystem business models• Real-world case studies• How firms unlock value through collaboration and complementary synergies📖 Based on research featured in: 𝘍𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘗𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮 𝘵𝘰 𝘌𝘤𝘰𝘴𝘺𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘮𝘴 — download it at https://www.arkwright.com/project/from-platforms-to-ecosystems-developing-high-value-business-modelsThanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn or find us on X and Instagram.

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    payments provocateurs with Laura McCracken & Matteo Gamba | Wayfair

    In this episode of Payments Provocateurs, recorded at mpe in the stylish Marlene Bar, moderator 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗿𝗮 𝗠𝗰𝗖𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗻 sits down with 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗼 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗮, Head of Global Payments & Fraud at 𝗪𝗮𝘆𝗳𝗮𝗶𝗿.🔍 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲:– How digital identity could be the key to solving fraud– A deep dive into customer pain points and shopping cart drop-offs– A fiery provocateur's card: “𝘐𝘴 𝘧𝘳𝘢𝘶𝘥 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘬𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘳 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦?”This is a candid, merchant-driven conversation on what works, what doesn't, and what the future of payments 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 looks like.Thanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn or find us on X and Instagram.

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Voice of MPE is the official community podcast of Merchant Payments Ecosystem - Europe’s largest merchant payments conference held annually in Berlin. Hosted by global industry leaders and professionals, Voice of MPE brings you the hottest buzz from merchant payments and card acquiring space. At MPE, payments are anything but boring.

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