Banking Reinvented AI, payments, and the future of commercial banking with HSBC Innovation Banking’s Ad van der Poel
Episode 83 of Banking Reinvented explores the evolution of commercial banking through the lens of payments innovation and AI transformation.
Host Tim Rutten sits down with Ad van der Poel, Chief Commercial Officer at HSBC Innovation Banking in the U.K., to discuss how commercial banking is being reshaped by emerging technology, shifting client expectations, and new competitive dynamics. With 25+ years in payments and treasury, Ad shares his vision for what meaningful innovation looks like and where banks need to move faster.
Together, they explore the convergence of AI and payments, the rise of embedded finance, and why commercial banking transformation isn't just about technology: it's about relationships, speed, and delivering real business outcomes for high-growth innovators.
Tune in to hear a candid conversation about where AI will drive the most impact, what's blocking faster adoption, and how commercial banks can compete in a world where fintech and Big Tech are raising the bar.
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Timestamps
(00:00) – Welcome to the "Banking Reinvented" podcast
(00:32) – Introducing Ad van der Poel
(02:15) – Ad's 25+ year journey in payments and commercial banking
(06:40) – What meaningful innovation in commercial banking looks like
(11:20) – The commercial banking landscape: next 3-5 years
(16:45) – How client expectations are shifting - and fast
(21:30) – Competition from fintechs and Big Tech in commercial banking
(27:10) – Where AI will have the biggest near-term impact
(32:50) – Treasury, payments, and risk: AI use cases in action
(38:20) – The role of relationship management in an AI-powered world
(43:15) – Key enablers for AI adoption in commercial banking
(49:00) – What's blocking faster AI implementation
(54:30) – The importance of data architecture and unified platforms
(59:45) – Building vs. buying: the platform decision
(1:04:20) – Key takeaways and final thoughts
(1:07:10) – Episode wrap-up