This month's 'Insights' podcast episode features Charles Radclyffe, the CEO of EthicsGrade and Charlie Bronks, Head of ESG for Crown Agents Bank.They discuss the importance of ESG (environmental, social, and governance) in the payments industry and how more progressive policies and business-models can and must be implemented in 2023."ESG credentials are demanded in today's market by your stakeholders and by your talent pool. Therefore, it can't be a tickbox activity...its not optional, it's not political. It makes business sense and is the right thing to do" says Charles.The episode highlights the challenges of measuring ESG, how Charlie and Crown Agents Bank have gone on an 'ESG journey' and what the launch of The Payments Association's Project ESG working group means for our members.To get involved and join the waiting list, interested individuals can email Jay Bennett at jay.bennett@thepaymentsassociation.org to learn more about Project ESG.Find out more about The Payments Association via our website www.thepaymentsassociation.org or follow us on social media. LinkedIn Twitter

The Payments Association's Payments Pod, the show that connects you to some of the greatest personalities in the payments sector, and keeps you one step ahead on innovation and trends. In this episode Mastercard's Darren Deal shares his 5-year predictions in Technology, 5G, Machine Learning, Blockchain, Cloud Computing, Internet of Things and Big Data. Find out more about The Payments Association via our website www.thepaymentsassociation.org or follow us on social media. LinkedIn Twitter

While there has been an exciting evolution in payment trends, the market has also seen an increased maturity from criminals looking to prosper from fraudulent activities. So how does our industry stay one step ahead of the increasingly sophisticated fraudsters?  Hear from a panel of experts in the field of financial crime as they discuss a shift in the regulatory landscape after COVID, the pitfalls and opportunities of automation and crypto currencies in the fight against financial crime and how payments professionals can collaborate to achieve a safer environment for their peers and customers alike.  Panellists include:  Angela Yore, Managing director of Sky Parlour Erik Vasaasen, Chief Technology Officer, Okay Nick Fleetwood, Head of Data Services, FORM3 Mark McMurtrie, Director, Payments Consultancy Limited Phil Creed, Director of Financial Crime, fscom Find out more about The Payments Association via our website www.thepaymentsassociation.org or follow us on social media. LinkedIn Twitter

As we move toward an even more technological horizon in the financial and payments sector, we ask how can digital assets improve the traditional financial system? Supported by Project Digital Currencies, hear from a panel of experts as they define what is really meant by a digital asset, discuss how digital currencies can solve the problems of traditional banking and what must be done to ensure consumer protection and acceptance.  Join the panel, consisting of:  Manish Garg, Director, Banksly Anneli Bartholdy, Product Manager for Web3 Banking Circle Kirit Bhatia, Senior Director, Business Development, Ripple Jurjs Borovjs, CTO, Transact365 Ali Erhat Nalbant, CEO, Arf Find out more about The Payments Association via our website www.thepaymentsassociation.org or follow us on social media. LinkedIn Twitter

Predicting the future of financial compliance and regulation is difficult at the best of times, but with the increasing use of cross-border payments and the associated risks, professionals need to understand how to successfully navigate the difficult terrain ahead of them.  Hear from a panel of experts including Nkosi Moyo, Head of Global Payments & Mobile Sales at Crown Agents Bank, as they discuss how to achieve more efficient and commercially viable compliance processes and provide a ‘crystal ball’ forecast on regulatory and market opportunities.  The Panel includes:  Nkosi Moyo, Head, Global Payments - Mobile Sales, Crown Agents Bank Robert Wade, Global Head of Cross-Currency Solutions, J.P. Morgan Livia Benisty, Global Head of AML, Banking Circle Chryssi Chorafa, Founder & CEO, StarLiX Kazım Rıfat Özyılmaz, Co-Founder, Arf Find out more about The Payments Association via our website www.thepaymentsassociation.org or follow us on social media. LinkedIn Twitter

Sustainable finance has become a vital element in today’s payments landscape, with an emphasis placed on financial institutions and finance professionals embracing sustainable ESGs across their activities.  But how does FinTech play a role supporting the increased reliance on financial sustainability? How can they support sustainable economic models and the implementation of a green economy?  Hear from a panel of expert payments professionals as they discuss how FinTech organisations, and the industry get started in making sustainability truly feasible.  The Panel includes:  Josh Berle, Business Development Director, Mastercard (Moderator) Frederick Rugginz, Head of EMEA SCF Programme Management, JP Morgan Kit Yarker, Product Director, GPS Charles Radclyffe, Co-Founder and Managing Director, Ethics GradeFind out more about The Payments Association via our website www.thepaymentsassociation.org or follow us on social media. LinkedIn Twitter

Open Finance may be the latest buzzword in the world of FinTech, but do we fully understand what it is?  Hear from an expert panel as they discuss the definitions of Open Finance and how it differs from Open Banking, how businesses and consumers alike can leverage value from these principles and what the future of Open Banking and Open Finance really are in the UK.  The panel includes:  Jan Van Vonno, Director of Research at Tink  Huw Davies, Co-Founder and CCO, at Ozone API Fliss Berridge, Co-Founder and Director at Ordo David Lambert, Commercial Director at Transact365 Frank Breuss, Co-Founder and CEO at Nikulipe Find out more about The Payments Association via our website www.thepaymentsassociation.org or follow us on social media. LinkedIn Twitter

Our newest podcast episode brought to you by Project Regulator will explore how widespread Buy now pay later (BNPL) is in the UK and whether it is a viable market.Tune in to hear our expert speakers discuss what technology is used for BNPL, why it has grown so much and how it differs to your traditional payday lender. Our speakers go beyond this to discuss whether BNPL provides an answer to the lack of affordable credit options in the market, the threats it poses to consumers, and how it should be regulated.Speakers include:Alison Donnelly - Director of fscom (moderator)Mitch Trehan - UK Head of Compliance and MLRO at Banking CircleDaniel Jones - Special Counsel at Baker BottsManish Garg - Founder & CEO of BankslyPetru Metzger – Head of Payments Delivery at EndavaFind out more about The Payments Association via our website www.thepaymentsassociation.org or follow us on social media. LinkedIn Twitter

With smaller firms needing to prioritise growth but suffering from squeezed resources, this makes life a challenge for MLROs especially if their senior management do not understand the risks themselves..Brought to you by Project Financial Crime, this podcast episode discusses AML obligations of EMIs and APIs and what the role is for these firms in relation to their agents.The session will also explore the challenges of filing suspicious activity reports (SARs), the current landscape of AML, (including recent prosecutions brought against financial institutions), and what the government is doing to bring in more corporate liability to prevent further fraud and financial crime. Speakers include:Jane Jee, Director - Jee Associates and Director - The Hilda Project (Moderator)Claire Pratt, Compliance lead MLRO, TredMark Simpson, Partner, Baker McKenzieRichard Spink, Sales Director, GBG PlcFind out more about The Payments Association via our website www.thepaymentsassociation.org or follow us on social media. LinkedIn Twitter

What are the key opportunities and challenges facing payments professionals as they strive to embrace open banking?  Supported by The Payment Associations Project Knowledge Partner, Discover Global Network, join a panel of experts as they discuss the role of Variable Recurring Payments (VRPs), where it sits within open banking and newly mandated rules from the CMA.  Panel includes: Fliss Berridge, Director and Co-Founder, Ordo Huw Davies, Co-Founder and CCO, Ozone API Jack Wilson, Head of Policy and Regulatory Affairs, Truelayer Tom Greenwood, Chief Executive Officer, Volt Gary Prince, Chief Strategy Officer and Vice Chairman, SimplyPayMe Find out more about The Payments Association via our website www.thepaymentsassociation.org or follow us on social media. LinkedIn Twitter