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The Issuer Academy: Innovate. Scale. ImpactGo Global, Think Local: Why Winning in Payments Is a Regional GameThe payments industry loves to talk about scale. However, what is often overlooked is the real engine behind global success: regional fluency.In this special edition of The Issuer Academy, host Merusha Naidu brings together Paymentology’s regional leaders and Chief Revenue Officer Anna Porra for a rare behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to scale card programs globally. From APAC’s super app ecosystem to Latin America’s fast-paced fintech growth, the Middle East’s compliance-first innovation, and Europe’s cash-to-contactless transformation, this conversation unpacks how local realities shape global fintech success.The panel explores how payment in...2025-08-1339 min
The Issuer Academy: Innovate. Scale. ImpactThe Rise of the Companion Card: Powering Africa’s Mobile-First EconomyIn this episode of The Issuer Academy podcast, host Julius Abuje is joined by Alfred Mukudu, a Financial Services Go-To-Market Leader at Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Naima Yusuf, Head of Business Payments at M-Pesa Africa. Together, they dive into the growing role of companion cards in Africa's mobile money ecosystem.What You’ll Learn:How companion cards differ from traditional cardsWhy mobile wallet integration is driving financial inclusion and expanding access to global eCommerce platformsThe role of cloud technology in enabling secure, scalable, and cost-effective payment solutionsWhy customizable companion cards are outperforming traditional bank cards in...2025-07-3023 min
The Issuer Academy: Innovate. Scale. ImpactBeyond Access: Can Tech Raise a Financially Empowered Generation?In this episode of The Issuer Academy podcast, host Merusha Naidu is joined by Theo Kitshoff, CEO and Co-founder of Sticitt, and Drisha Kirkman, Head of Programme Management and Sustainability (MD South Africa) for Paymentology. Together, they explore the intersection of financial literacy and technological innovation.What You’ll Learn:How to design financial education tools that create lasting behavioural change, starting with childrenWhy partnerships between fintech and payment processors are crucial for scaling inclusive solutionsThe “Mobile-First Framework” for building financial solutions in markets with limited infrastructureHow to integrate financial literacy into formal education systems through innova...2025-07-1645 min
The Issuer Academy: Innovate. Scale. ImpactSmarter Cards, Simpler Stacks: Innovating at the Infrastructure LayerIn this episode of The Issuer Academy podcast, host Merusha Naidu is joined by Carl Raven, Head of Issuer Enablers at Visa, and Thomas Benjaminsen Normann, Product Director of Digital Services at Paymentology. Together, they dive into what it really means to innovate in issuing, from AI agents and tokenization to flex cards, cloud-first infrastructure, subscription managers, and ecosystem partnerships.What You’ll Learn:How cloud infrastructure is becoming non-negotiable for scalable, reliable issuing platformsWhy tokenization is evolving from a security layer to an intelligent control mechanism for AI-driven commerceThe shift from cost-first to tech-first decision-making in...2025-07-0135 min
Mexico Business NowAlejandro del Río - “Modernizing Remittances to Drive Financial Inclusion” (VFT132)Alejandro del Río, Regional Director LAC, Paymentology discusses remittance growth, payment modernization with card tech, and collaboration to boost financial inclusion and security in Mexico and Latin America.Greetings with Alejandro del Río (1:15)Remittance Growth and Innovation in Latin America (4:16)Modernizing Remittances with Card Technology (7:34)Paymentology’s Partnership with Visa and Mastercard for Flexible Remittance Options (10:54)Collaboration Between Paymentology, Banks, and Fintechs for Financial Inclusion (13:06)Collaboration with Central Banks and Regulators for a Stronger Payment Ecosystem (14:36)Enhancing Payment Security with Tokenization and Biometrics (15:36)Paymentology’s Vision for Global Financial Inclusion and Innovation (19:39)Closing the Gap in Financ...2025-06-2329 min
The Issuer Academy: Innovate. Scale. ImpactIn the AI Stampede, Who’s Stopping to Ask the Right Questions? [LIVE FROM MONEY 2020]In this special live episode of The Issuer Academy podcast, recorded at Money 2020 Europe in Amsterdam, host Merusha Naidu is joined by Theodora Lau, founder of Unconventional Ventures and author of "Banking on Artificial Intelligence," and Tim Joslyn, Chief Technology Officer at Paymentology. Together, they cut through the AI hype dominating fintech and ask what really matters: are we solving the right problems, or just adopting tech for the sake of it? From loan origination and multilingual support to productivity tools and internal AI agents, they share real-world examples of AI that works and call out where it doesn’t.2025-06-1138 min
Breaking Banks EuropeSpecial Episode: Money2020 Europe 2025 – Take OverThis special episode of Breaking Banks Europe at Money20/20 features insights from fintech and crypto leaders shaping the future of finance. Jeff Parker, CEO of Paymentology, outlines the company’s global, cloud-based card processing platform that supports fintechs and digital banks in over 50 countries. Emphasizing agile infrastructure, tokenization, and financial inclusion, Parker highlights innovations like instant virtual cards and kiosk-based banking access. Charles Hoskinson, co-founder of Ethereum and Cardano, reflects on crypto’s journey from fringe to mainstream. He discusses decentralized finance (DeFi), stablecoins, and the need for automated compliance and global regulation, emphasizing the transformative potential of blockchain. Stani...2025-06-091h 17Provoke.fm MediaSpecial Episode: Money2020 Europe 2025 – Take OverThis special episode of Breaking Banks Europe at Money20/20 features insights from fintech and crypto leaders shaping the future of finance. Jeff Parker, CEO of Paymentology, outlines the company’s global, cloud-based card processing platform that supports fintechs and digital banks in over 50 countries. Emphasizing agile infrastructure, tokenization, and financial inclusion, Parker highlights innovations like instant virtual cards and kiosk-based banking access. Charles Hoskinson, co-founder of Ethereum and Cardano, reflects on crypto’s journey from fringe to mainstream. He discusses decentralized finance (DeFi), stablecoins, and the need for automated compliance and global regulation, emphasizing the transformative potential of blockchain. Stani...2025-06-091h 17
The Issuer Academy: Innovate. Scale. ImpactThe Change Beneath the Change: What’s Driving Real Financial Transformation?In this episode of The Issuer Academy podcast, host Merusha Naidu is joined by Leda Glyptis, Author, Advisor, Chair of Bourn AI and Professor at the University of Loughborough, Pauline Molloyi, Acting COO at OM Bank, South Africa's newest digital bank, and Anna Porra, CRO at Paymentology. Together, they navigate redesigning financial systems for true inclusion and impact in South Africa and beyond.What You’ll Learn:How to drive financial inclusion beyond just creating digital productsThe "Change Beneath the Change" principle for transforming legacy systems while maintaining operational stabilityHow to leverage data responsibly to empower cu...2025-05-291h 05
The Issuer Academy: Innovate. Scale. ImpactWallets Are Being Rewritten: Tokenization, Embedded Finance & the Future of PaymentsIn this episode of The Issuer Academy podcast, host Merusha Naidu is joined by Michael Galvin, Co-Founder and Chief Commercial Officer at Toqio, and Ignacio Gironella Merino, Head of Sales Europe at Paymentology and Global Sales Director at MeaWallet. Together, they navigate the true potential of embedded finance through cards and tokenization.What You’ll Learn:How embedded finance is transforming B2B paymentsWhy tokenization is the foundation for secure, frictionless payment experiences across digital platformsHow companies like Amazon and Shopify are leveraging cards to keep users within their ecosystemsThe role of card controls and tokenization in...2025-05-1347 min
The Issuer Academy: Innovate. Scale. ImpactForget Cards—Here's What You'll Be Using to Pay in 2030In this episode of The Issuer Academy podcast, host Merusha Naidu is joined by Jeff Parker, CEO of Paymentology, and Christian Rau, Senior Vice President of Global Partnerships, Digital Assets, Blockchain, and Fintech Enablement at Mastercard. Together, they explore the evolving payments landscape, from the future of cash and plastic cards to the transformative impact of tokenization and cloud-first infrastructure.What You’ll Learn:Why cash and plastic cards won't disappear completely by 2030How tokenization is revolutionizing payment security while improving customer experience and approval ratesThe impact of Mastercard's decision to phase out 16-digit card numbers an...2025-04-0937 min
The Issuer Academy: Innovate. Scale. ImpactThe Issuer Academy Podcast is going live on Wednesday!From next-gen card issuance to tokenisation, digital wallets, and Cards-as-a-Service, we dive deep into the strategies that are shaping the future. Featuring payment pros, fintech visionaries, and tech experts, this is where payments innovation comes to life.Watch the trailer now and get ready for game-changing conversations!#TheIssuerAcademy #PaymentsInnovation #Fintech The Issuer Academy: Innovate. Scale. Impact Podcast is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so2025-04-0700 min
Payment Talk - Fokus ÖsterreichPaymentology - David Smith – Regional Director APACEpisode #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.2024-09-2624 min
ConvergeThe future of payment cards, digital wallets and tokenization with PaymentologyPaymentology CEO Jeff Parker discusses the transformative role of embedded finance in the payment card industry. Discover how customers' engagement with brands is shifting their focus away from traditional finance service providers.
Parker explores key innovations like digitalization, mobile wallets, and contactless payments, and explains how payment cards are central to enhancing customer experiences, loyalty, and engagement. He also addresses recent changes in fintech valuations and Paymentology's commitment to expanding financial access and community support. 2024-08-0716 min
My Tech Story AfricaFINTECH INSIDER: Virtual Cards Driving Africa's Economic Potential | Julius Abuje - PAYMENTOLOGYWelcome to another episode of My Tech Story Africa!🎙️ Today, we have an incredible chat with Julius Abuja, the New Business development lead at Paymentology for the Sub-Saharan region.
Our host, Alice Kanjejo, explores Julius's amazing journey from medical research in biotechnology to joining the banking sector, being part of the founding team at Peach Payments, and now working at Paymentology. Julius shares his experiences, giving us great insights into the world of financial technology in Africa.
Julius’s story started in medical research but shifted to fintech because he want...2024-07-031h 19
News and Views by the Fintech TimesEpisode 158: Whatsapp Banking & PagBrasilOn this weeks episode of News & Views, The Fintech Times Podcast team speak about Paymentology partnering with Mama Money and Access Bank to launch a Mama Money new bank card service that will utilise WhatsApp banking & PagBrasil making Pix accessible to e-commerce businesses globally through two instant payment solutions.2024-06-3018 min
Mexico Business NowDrisha Kirkman - Going Cashless: Safer, Cost Effective, and More Sustainable (VFT91)Drisha Kirkman, Head of Programme Management and Sustainability, Paymentology, addresses sustainability trends in the fintech industry, prioritizing sustainable products, and adopting ESG and sustainability in finance.
Drish & Paymentology (1:17)
Sustainability challenges faced by the fintech industry (6:13)
Mexico’s benefits from adoption sustainability innovation and policies (7:12)
Sustainability trends in fintech (8:44)
User demand of sustainable products (10:24)
Drisha´s work-life balance (11:55)
Drisha’s advice (12:54)
Podcast & book recommendations (14:27)
Last statements (15:45)
2024-06-1017 min
FinTech's DEI Discussions – Powered by Harrington StarrFinTech's DEI Discussions #OnTour @ Pay360 | Merusha Naidu, Global Head of Network Partnerships at PaymentologyOn this latest episode of FinTech's DEI Discussions, Nadia welcomes Merusha Naidu, Global Head of Network Partnerships at Paymentology to the show at the Harrington Starr booth, PAY360 event, Excel London.In this episode, Merusha delves into the significance of financial inclusion, emphasising the importance of making payment tools accessible and reliable for every demographic, and discusses how this fosters inclusivity.The pair explore the challenges and solutions for making the payments industry more inclusive, especially for women and those from various global regions. M...2024-05-2109 min
The Daily Scrum - Asian Startup and Tech NewsVietnam tech startup VNG becomes Nvidia cloud partner, IFC invests $5M to boost central Asian tech startupsFor Today's Headlines:Vietnam tech startup VNG becomes Nvidia cloud partnerIFC invests $5M to boost central Asian tech startupsAudax and Paymentology launch cards-as-a-service solutionAllozymes secures $15M to accelerate enzyme innovationHave a story you want us to cover? Please hit us up at pr@hustleshare.comThis episode is brought to you by PodmachineTo support Hustleshare, please subscribe at http://premium.hustleshare.comDiamond Supporters: Sarisuki, PayMongo, UnionDigital Bank, SeekCap, Shoppable Business, Qapita, GoTyme Bank, Sprout SolutionsGold Suppo...2024-05-1604 min
Purpose Driven FinTechIs It the End of Card Payments or Are They the Key to Financial Inclusion? | Jeff Parker, CEO at PaymentologyToday we have the honour to speak with Jeff Parker, CEO at Paymentology. He takes us back to the core. We explore what is Purpose, how Paymentology is having direct impact in customers’ lives - even though they are a B2B FinTech. He emphasizes how we need to collaborate more and share ideas as a FinTech community for us to be able to have 10x the impact in 5 years time. Jeff is known as a great leader, so I dig deeper on his leadership style and what we can do as an Industry to make it better for Fi...2024-04-0244 min
Underdogs In AfricaFrom Humble African Startup to Global Powerhouse | Paymentology Director Drisha Kirkman | S1E5In today’s special episode, we get to know Drisha Kirkman, Head of Global Program Management and Sustainability at Paymentology. Drisha is one of the people that gave an opportunity to Miranda in the payments space and that’s why we’re so excited to be talking to her today. First, we get to know about Drisha: where she hails from and what her early career looked like. Next, we look at her journey at what started as Tutuka, and is now Paymentology. We learn about the opportunities, the highs and lows that took a small company and transformed it int...2024-03-181h 18
Insights PodcastAI Transformations: Revolutionising Payments and Empowering WorkforcesJoin George Iddenden and Angie Watson from Paymentology in a riveting episode of Insights Podcast, where they discuss AI's profound impact on the payment industry and the workplace. Learn how AI streamlines transactions, boosts security, customizes user experiences, and reshapes job roles. They also tackle the importance of ethics, diversity, and humanity in the age of artificial intelligence, offering a glimpse into how technology shapes our approach to innovation, security, and inclusivity.Find out more about The Payments Association via our website www.thepaymentsassociation.org or follow us on social media. LinkedIn Twitter 2024-03-0821 min
Not What I ExpectedShaping the Future of Payments with Jeff ParkerIn this episode of Not What I Expected, join Liam Chennells as he sits down with Jeff Parker, the visionary CEO of Paymentology.
From early ambitions in sports to becoming a global leader in fintech, Jeff shares the pivotal moments of his journey across continents. Discover how hard work, seizing opportunities, and a drive to make an impact led Jeff to the forefront of financial services.
Delve into the evolution of Paymentology under his leadership, the pivotal role of AI in transforming payments, and how bridging cultural divides has been key to global success.
2024-02-1347 min
Not What I Expected[Trailer] Shaping the Future of Payments with Jeff ParkerIn this episode of Not What I Expected, join Liam Chennells as he sits down with Jeff Parker, the visionary CEO of Paymentology.
From early ambitions in sports to becoming a global leader in fintech, Jeff shares the pivotal moments of his journey across continents. Discover how hard work, seizing opportunities, and a drive to make an impact led Jeff to the forefront of financial services.
Delve into the evolution of Paymentology under his leadership, the pivotal role of AI in transforming payments, and how bridging cultural divides has been key to global success.
2024-02-1300 min
This Week in Fintech's PodcastThe TWIF Podcast, feat. Merusha Naidu of Paymentology & Rey Saeidi of VisaDive into the thrilling world of FinTech with the latest episode of "This Week in FinTech," a must-listen for anyone keen on the intersection of finance and technology. Discover inspiring stories of innovation and partnerships, like Paymentology's collaboration with Visa, and explore the transformative impact of financial inclusion, particularly through prepaid card solutions for underbanked communities. The episode also delves into the challenges and opportunities of creating equitable digital payment platforms, making it an essential listen for those fascinated by the ethical and practical dimensions of FinTech. Packed with insights and expert perspectives, this podcast episode is your gateway...2023-11-2839 min
IBS Intelligence PodcastsEP643: How to make a successful entry into the FinTech markets in APACMerusha Naidu, Global Head Partnerships, PaymentologyAhead of the Singapore FinTech Festival (15-17 November 2023), which lays claim to being the largest FinTech festival in the world, Merusha Naidu, Global Head of Partnerships for Paymentology talks about the APAC FinTech experience and what to look for in local partners as well as what local firms are looking for in international partnerships. 2023-11-1412 min
LatamList EspressoKapital invests $50M in the acquisition and capitalization of Autofin, Ep 151In this week’s Espresso, we cover news from Sinapse, Paymentology, Remessa Online, and more!Outline of this episode:[00:28] – Sinapse acquires UpTick[00:38] – Evsy launches new collaborative features on its app[00:55] – Paymentology partners with Nelo[01:08] – Attom Capital launches[01:23] – Kapital acquires Banco Autofin[01:39] – Eurofarma launches new CVC arm[01:51] – Nagro raises $49M investment[02:04] – Sumer acquires Preki[02:17] – Belvo and Mibanco teams up[02:32] – Monnet Payments partners with Yuno[02:47] – Mottu secures $50M funding[03:01] – Mission Brazil raises $1.3M[03:14] – PagBank launches new mobile payment solution[03:28] – Remessa Online launches new digital account in Brazil[03:42] – Arcus gains CNBV authorization[03:57] – Acústica Marina introduces marine monitoring system to Peru[04:09] – Daki raises...2023-09-2605 min
The Speed to Hire ShowBring Hiring Harmony to a Distributed Talent Acquisition Team featuring Nicole Le MairePaymentology is at the forefront of fintech, specializing in innovative payment solutions and technologies. Since its establishment in 2015, the company has revolutionized the payments industry by blending cutting-edge technology with a deep understanding of the ever-evolving financial landscape.
What sets Paymentology apart is its diverse and talented workforce, representing over 60 countries worldwide. The company takes pride in its commitment to excellence, embracing an agile and forward-thinking approach to remote work and global talent acquisition.
In this episode of the Speed to Hire Show, Nicole Le Maire, Head of Global Talent Acquisition at...2023-07-2534 min
CryptoTalksPrimeiro Bloco Episódio #18 | [🧱 Após atingir o patamar próximo dos 30 mil dólares, o bitcoin segue se sustentando nesses níveis. ]Primeiro Bloco, o fastcast diário do MB com as notícias mais quentes do universo cripto! Aqui você encontra informações exclusivas e análises aprofundadas com o especialista cripto André Franco, Head de Research do MB, sobre as últimas tendências do mercado de criptomoedas, NFTs, Web3 e mais!
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💷Libra digital deve ser interoperável com cripto, dizem lobistas do Reino Unido - O Reino Unido abriu seus planos para uma libra digital para comentários públicos. O governo do Reino Unido p...2023-06-2304 min
Breaking Banks EuropeEpisode 179: Money2020 Europe – Take Over (Part 1)We teased, and teased and here we are!The first episode of our Live Coverage at Money2020 Europe just dropped and we are ready to share it with you. Curated by non-other than our favourite partner Ecology Media, Elizabeth Kleinveld and Don Ginsel host Fatemeh Nikayin & Thomas Müller (Rivero), Abe Smith (18:50′ – Paymentology) and John Ryan (34:06 – PayEd) on all things about their company mission, and goals for the future – including how to best leverage their experience at Money2020 Europe.
Connect with our guests:Fatemeh Nikayin: linkedin.com/in/fatemeh-nikayin/Thomas Müller: linkedin.com/in/thomas-mü...2023-06-0751 min
FinTech's DEI Discussions – Powered by Harrington StarrThe DEI Discussions #WomenofFinTech | Angy Watson, COO at Paymentology"Get comfortable with change because that's something we can be certain of."Angy Watson, COO at Paymentology, joins Nadia on this episode of the ground-breaking Women of FinTech Podcast.Throughout her career journey, Angy has proactively placed herself on a steep learning curve, exposing herself to a plethora of opportunities and roles. Hugely influencing this professional outlook is Angy's passion for purposeful learning. Reminding us to stay humble and motivating us to reach a new future stage, active learning has the ability to reframe our approach to business.This is particularly t...2023-04-0418 min
Connecting the dots in FinTech... by Marcel van Oost$2 Billion in outflows at Binance; StellarFi raises $15 Million & more😅 Binance Sees $2 Billion in outflows as troubles compound💳 Wio Bank selects Paymentology for card issuing🇺🇸 StellarFi raises $15 Million🅰️ Paytrix raises $18.3 million series A🇬🇧 UK open banking sector valued at £4.1bn by Coadec2023-03-3004 min