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S03 Ep10: Overview of EDC's 18th Advanced Payments & Fintech Report

S03 Ep10: Overview of EDC's 18th Advanced Payments & Fintech Report

Each year, our Advanced Payments and Fintech Report provides a comprehensive view of the latest trends defining the payments landscape. Now in its 18th edition, the report examines 14 themes across four domains, highlighting how innovation, evolving business models, and shifting consumer expectations are driving rapid industry change. In 2025, AI, digital identity, embedded finance, and emerging infrastructure are shaping how money moves, how businesses operate, and how consumers interact with financial services.

by Samee Zafar | Dec 01, 2025
15 mins read
S03 Ep07: The future of money movement, with Phil Bruno, Chief Strategy and Growth Officer, and Erich Litch, General Manager of Payments Software

S03 Ep07: The future of money movement, with Phil Bruno, Chief Strategy and Growth Officer, and Erich Litch, General Manager of Payments Software

In this episode, Mark Beresford and Amine Saidi of Edgar, Dunn & Company talk with Erich Litch, General Manager of Payments Software, and Phil Bruno, Chief Strategy and Growth Officer at ACI Worldwide, about how banks can modernize legacy platforms without risking a full-scale overhaul. From convergence across payment rails to the growing role of orchestration, they explain why modernization is no longer optional for financial institutions.

by Mark Beresford | Sep 22, 2025
39 mins read
S03 Ep06: Jaya Vaidhyanathan, CEO of BCT Digital, and EDC Director Mark Beresford discuss the evolution of AI in Financial Services

S03 Ep06: Jaya Vaidhyanathan, CEO of BCT Digital, and EDC Director Mark Beresford discuss the evolution of AI in Financial Services

In this episode, Mark Beresford, Director at Edgar, Dunn & Company, talks with Jaya Vaidhyanathan, CEO of BCT Digital, about how big data and AI are revolutionizing risk and compliance. From fraud prevention and real-time monitoring to climate risk modeling for insurers, Jaya explains how AI delivers insights beyond human capability and why it works best as a collaboration between machines and human judgment.

by Mark Beresford | Aug 25, 2025
26 mins read
Conversation with Eric Barbier, CEO at Triple-A.io

Conversation with Eric Barbier, CEO at Triple-A.io

Samee Zafar (Director, London) recently spoke with Eric Barbier (CEO, Triple-A.io). During their conversation, Eric discussed the growing role of stablecoins in cross-border payments, especially in emerging markets where traditional infrastructure is weak.

by Samee Zafar | Sep 02, 2025
4 mins read
S03 Ep05: Jacques-Olivier Schatz, CEO at Xpollens - Demystifying Embedded Payments and the Future of Financial UX

S03 Ep05: Jacques-Olivier Schatz, CEO at Xpollens - Demystifying Embedded Payments and the Future of Financial UX

In this episode, Greg Toussaint, Director at Edgar, Dunn & Company, sits down with Jacques-Olivier Schatz, CEO of Xpollens, to explore what embedded payments really mean - and how they’re already reshaping user experiences.

by Gregoire Toussaint | Aug 06, 2025
25 mins read
The rise of cryptocurrency in global ecommerce

The rise of cryptocurrency in global ecommerce

As global ecommerce heads toward a projected USD 12 trillion in transaction volume by 2030, more merchants are considering cryptocurrency as a strategic payment option. Tue To (Head of Fintech, San Francisco) explores how crypto is evolving from experimental to essential—highlighting four adoption pathways, key regional dynamics, and the growing role of stablecoins in enabling cross-border efficiency and agentic payments.

by Tue To | Jul 01, 2025
11 mins read
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