Payments Beats

In this episode of  Payments Beats , Bernadette Walsh, Marketing Partnerships Manager at Payments Consulting Network and Merchant Advisory , speaks with Alex Rezvan , Founder of The Retail Podcast , about the changing role of physical retail in an increasingly digital world.  Drawing on  examples from his recent travels across Europe, Alex shares how brands are transforming stores into destination...

In this episode of Payments Beats,  Payments Consulting Network and Merchant Advisory Chief Operating Officer, Liz Beggs , interviews  Mastercard  Asia Pacific Senior Vice President, Services Business Development,  Donald Ong ,  about how AI is reshaping commerce, cybersecurity, data analytics, and payment systems across Asia Pacific.   

In this episode of the Voice of MPE , the official podcast of Merchant Payments Ecosystem , host Faheem Bakshi, Payments Lead at Kinguin , leads a forward-looking conversation on the evolving world of instant payments and their growing impact on merchants, consumers, and payment infrastructure worldwide.  Mangala Martinus, Managing Director at Payments Consulting Network & Merchant Advisory , brin...

In this episode of Payments Beats, Liz Beggs, Chief Operating Officer of Payments Consulting Network and Merchant Advisory, sits down with Ryan Alfons Kaloh , Marketing Director of Alfamart and CEO of Global Loyalty Indonesia , at NRF APAC 2025. With over 22,000 stores across Indonesia and the Philippines, Alfamart is redefining what it means to be a "mini market"—serving not just as a grocery des...

In this episode of Payments Beats, hosted by Liz Beggs, Chief Operating Officer at Payments Consulting Network and Merchant Advisory , we explore the dynamic intersection of physical and digital retail with Ian Bailey , Chairman at   Anko G lobal and former Managing Director at   Kmart . As they gear up for NRF '25 APAC in Singapore, Liz and Ian discuss the evolving challenges and opportunities of...

In this episode, Payments Consulting Network Director, Garrett Cassidy and Fexco payUnite CEO, Brian Cleary , dive deep into the evolving landscape of merchant payments in 2025. From the latest innovations in digital transactions to the growing role of independent payment partners, we explore what's driving the industry forward. We'll also break down the rise of payment orchestration and why busin...

Sphere for Good provides tech to merchants, banks and payment gateways that help its customers take climate action easily and add value to their business. Its solutions enable its customers to take action quickly and efficiently. Payments Consulting Network Research Director , Richard Hartung interviewed the  Sphere for Good CEO, Shaun Lordan to gain insights into the services Sphere provides and...

The Payments Association Pay360 event is the largest payments event in Europe.  Ahead of the event, Garrett Cassidy, Director at Payments Consulting Network interviewed Ian Povey, CIO Payments Technology at NatWest Group , about where the industry is and what the future holds ahead of his C-Suite keynote panel at the event – "A payments crystal ball: What will change the industry in the next 24 mo...

In this episode, hosted by Mangala Martinus, MD of Payments Consulting Network and Merchant Advisory , tackle s the buy versus build dilemma in payment orchestration. Our expert speakers: J ohn Lunn, CEO at Gr4vy and Anthony Bracic , Head of Product at Wpay , outline the key considerations businesses face when deciding between building an in-house solution or buying a third party. They discuss the...

Merchants find it challenging to keep up with the innovations on Network Tokenisation. In this episode,  Liz Beggs, Chief Operating Officer at Payments Consulting Network and Merchant Advisory,  dives into a discussion with Cameron Fredericks, Payment Partnerships Manager at David Jones and Surin Fernando, Senior Vice President and Head of Customer Solution Centre at  Mastercard Australasia, to gi...

Hosted by Jordan Olivas, Commercial Director for Payments Consulting Network , this episode discusses the evolving role of AI in fintech and payments with John Minutaglio , the Chief Technology Officer for P ay a rc .     The conversation delves into the widespread confusion and varying levels of readiness among companies regarding AI adoption. John highlights how despite strong board-level suppor...

In this episode of the Payments Beats Podcast,  Payments Consulting Network  and  Merchant Advisory  Chief Operating Officer, Liz Beggs  and   and co-host  Marketing Partnerships Manager ,  Bernadette Walsh , welcome  Peter Ratcliffe, Head of Technology  at  RM Williams,  and  Peter Clarke, Chief Technology Officer  at  Lorna Jane. Our guests this week are speakers at the National Retail Federatio...

At the AusPayNet Summit in late 2023, there was a growing advocacy for adding friction to real-time payments—in other words, making them less instantaneous—to reduce, prevent, and protect against fraud and scams. The rationale is that real-time payments speed up the settlement process, which bad actors can exploit to commit fraud, swiftly transferring and withdrawing funds illegally, leaving consu...

In this episode, Leo Lipis , Director at Payments Consulting Network , discusses corporate travel payments with Colin Adams, Director of Payments Consulting at HRS , a leading technology company focused corporate travel.   The c orporate travel industry, valued at $ 800 billion , poses challenges for the traveler, the corporate, and the merchant. Travelers want to be sure that they have payment ac...

In this new episode, we are joined by David Tay, A sia Pacific Senior Director and Head of Client Engagement at Visa , who shared valuable insights alongside Richard Hartung, Research Director for Payments Consulting Network . Together, they delved into how financial institutions are proactively engaging customers on environmental sustainability.     The conversation centred on driving awareness,...

In our second episode dedicated on Blockchain, Liz Beggs, Chief Operating Officer at Payments Consulting Network and Merchant Advisory , dives deeper into the topic. Joined once again by Chin-Tah Ang, General Manager Singapore of Crypto.com , they explore the evolution from Web1 to Web3, highlighting the shift from centralised control to decentralised ownership in Web3, along with insights into di...

Cross -b order p ayments are entering another exciting era of change.     This week, Rajat Mehta , Managing Partner  at Payments Consulting Network , is joined by Alain Raes, COO and Co-Founder of iPiD , along with Quinn Pham , Regional Director for APAC region , to delve into their experiences in the cross-border payments sphere. Together, they navigate the challenges of adopting new-age solution...

In this episode of Payments Beats, Ken Musante , Commercial Director from Payments Consulting Network is joined by Caleb Avery , CEO and Founder of Tilled , one of the payment facilitators gaining momentum in the industry today. Together, they discuss why PayFacs are increasingly considered by industries and businesses examining the diverse range of benefits they provide.  They also delve into how...

In this week's episode, we delve into the crucial intersection of sustainability and the payments and fintech industry. We shine a spotlight on the Impact of Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS), two pivotal regulatory frameworks that are set to reshape global business practices, particularly within the payments Industry.  ...

In the dynamic landscape of finance and technology, Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies are a hot topic again, casting a spotlight on their profound impact on payments, banking, and e-commerce. Ross McIntyre, Associate at Payments Consulting Network , interviews Karim Raffa of KPMG , Ivy Fung, VP Women in Blockchain Asia , and Digital Assets Expert , Tim Way to discuss Seamless Asia 2024 as a relevant...

In this engaging episode, Marcia Klingensmith , Director at Payments Consulting Network , guides us through the intricate evolution of 3D Secure, providing a comprehensive understanding of its inception and the subsequent evolution into a seamless and data-enriched experience. Joined by the CEO and Co-Founder of PAAY , Yitz Mendlowitz , our conversation extends beyond the historical context, delvi...

The payments and fraud risk landscape for merchants continues to undergo rapid change. In this interview between Julie Fergerson, CEO and Co-Founder and Tracy Brown, VP Programs and Technology of Merchant Risk Council, and Mangala Martinus, Managing Director at Payments Consulting Network and Merchant Advisory , we discuss predictions for the key themes and trends in merchant payments and risk in...

Achieving successful bank-fintech partnerships isn't easy. In this interview between Robert Keil , Chief Fintech Officer at FinWise Bank , and Mangala Martinus , Managing Director at Payments Consulting Network and Merchant Advisory , we discuss the importance of fintech partnerships for banks, the challenges for both sides of the equation, and the considerations for banks and fintechs in building...

In this episode  Liz Beggs, Chief Operating Officer at Payments Consulting Network and Merchant Advisory , explores all things blockchain. With guest and  General Manager, Singapore of Crypto.com, Chin-Tah Ang,  the episode dissects observations and insights into the evolution from Web1 to Web3, with emphasis on the shift from centralised control to decentralised ownership in Web3 as well as the v...

In this engaging new episode, Marcia Klingensmith , Director at Payments Consulting Network , delves into the world of instant payments with Alloy Labs ' Venture Partner , Peter Davey , a leader in real-time payments innovation.     After driving product innovation at the Clearing House and now at Alloy Labs, he focuses on addressing challenges for community banks and credit unions, emphasizing th...