Episode #67: Get ready for an insightful conversation as we sit down with John Ryan, CEO of PayEd, at Money 2020 Asia—the epicenter of fintech innovation! 🚀

In this episode, we dive deep into how PayEd is revolutionizing financial education through cutting-edge digital platforms, empowering people to make smarter financial decisions. 💡💰

Tune in to hear John's thoughts on:

• The future of financial literacy in a digital-first world 🌐
• Key challenges and opportunities for fintech

This is an episode you don’t want to miss if you're passionate about fintech, education, and the future of money!

Episode #66: In this exciting podcast episode, we sit down with David Birch and Victoria Richardson to dive into the insights from their book, Money in the Metaverse: Digital Assets, Online Identities, Spatial Computing, and Why Virtual Worlds Mean Real Business. We explore the Money2020 Asia event and discuss the transformative role of the metaverse, where virtual reality, augmented reality, and spatial computing collide. The authors share how these technologies are reshaping social and economic connections, and what this means for the future of financial services, digital assets, and online identities. Don't miss this look into how virtual worlds will drive real business in the near future!

Episode #65: In this episode, we chat with David Smith from Paymentology about their innovative role in the payment and banking tech space. They introduce Paymentology's services and discuss key trends like Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) and the future of fintech. We explore the biggest challenges in banking, the rise of digital banking, and the critical role of AI-driven processes. Finally, we look ahead to 2030 to imagine how we'll bank and pay, and what role traditional banks will play in this evolving landscape.

Episode #64: In this episode, we kick off a series of M2020 podcasts recorded in Bangkok and Amsterdam this year, designed to build excitement for upcoming M2020 events. We interview Paula Bellizia, who was with EBANX at the time and is now with AWS LATAM. Paula shares valuable insights into the markets in South America, Africa, and Asia, discussing the unique challenges each region faces. She also provides an excellent overview of EBANX, its role in facilitating payments, and how it's addressing the financial needs of these emerging markets. This episode offers a global perspective on fintech trends and regional market dynamics.

African Special - Episode #63: John Haule is the founder of Swahilies, a suite of tools designed to help SMEs track, assess, and manage their business growth. In our discussion with him, we explored the African market and emphasized that foreign companies must listen to local challenges. He pointed out that the real competition for all payment companies is cash and that the market is highly fragmented in Africa. Additionally, we delved into the journey of transforming an innovative idea into a successful African solution.

African Special - Episode #61: Together with Hans we are launching a new podcast series that shines a spotlight on the innovative payment solutions and products emerging from the African continent. With decades of experience working in Africa, Hans brings invaluable insight and expertise to our discussions. His introductory episode promises to provide a comprehensive overview of the dynamic African ecosystem, setting the stage for captivating conversations ahead. Join us as we delve into the forefront of payment innovation in Africa and explore its transformative potential on a global scale.

African Special - Episode #62: In this episode, we sit down with Rufaida Hamilton from Standard Bank to explore the African payment market and its unique challenges. We delve into the latest innovations, emerging trends, and standout features captivating the African market. Our discussion also covers the critical topic of financial inclusion and envisions how Africans will be making payments by 2030. Join us for an insightful conversation on the future of payments in Africa.

Episode #60: Pascal Beij - CCO von Unzer einem Zahlungsanbieter der ein breites Spektrum im Payment abdeckt. Pascal erklärt uns was er unter einer 360° Payment-Lösung versteht und in welchen Bereichen sich Unzer durch Akquisitionen verstärkt hat. Wir erfahren mehr über die POS Lösungen die Unzer kürzlich in Österreich eingeführt hat und inwieweit die Online und Offline Welt von Händlern sinnvoll verschmolzen werden kann bzw. muss. Zudem diskutieren wir über einige spezielle Lösungen von Unzer wie z.B. BNPL oder Kassensysteme.