The second in our series of the c-suite podcast that we're producing in partnership with payabl. and their ‘Pay It Forward’ podcast, where we aim to shine the spotlight on the ever-changing world of payments with insights from merchants and leading industry experts.

In this episode we focus on Alternative Payment Methods (APMs), which cover everything beyond traditional credit and debit cards, whether that's digital wallets, BNPL, crypto, open banking payments and much more.

Joining Graham Barrett online to discuss the current APM landscape and what further developments might be on the horizon were Matteo Gamba, Head of Product, Global Payments and Fraud at Wayfair, Sophia Furber, FinTech Research Analyst, EMEA at S&P Global, and Alexander Burkhard, Third Party Acquirers Relationship and Implementation Management Lead, European Payments Initiative (EPI).

Show 245 - Pay It Forward - Wero and the Future of APMs

In this episode, Russell Goldsmith hosts Greg Jackson, founder of Octopus Energy, and Jason Mann, Senior Managing Director at FTI Consulting, to discuss the effects of a zonal pricing system in the UK energy market. They explore how the current electricity market operates, why changes are needed to address high energy bills and system inefficiencies, and how zonal pricing could offer a more effective and cheaper solution. The discussion covers the benefits and potential challenges of transitioning to a zonal pricing system and the potential impact on both businesses and consumers.

Ep20: The UK energy market is broken OR why we need zonal pricing

The first of two episodes that we recorded at Seamless Middle East in Dubai, produced in partnership with BPC, a payments processor that builds digital ecosystems that enable seamless payment experiences.

Our guests for this first set of interviews were:

1/ Usama Elsayed, COO and Area Managing Director for MEA Region, BPC
2/ Saif A Khan, Head of Enterprise Digital Transformation, Emaar
3/ Adil Belhouari, Senior Vice President / Head of AI, Analytics & Data Science, Riyad Bank
4/ Kareem Abdel-Rahman, Head of Global Transaction Banking, QNB Egypt
5/ AbdelRaouf Hussein, CEO, Smart Cards Applications Company
6/ Rob Silsbury, VP Marketing & Ecommerce, Alshaya Group

Show 246 - The Future of Fintech & Payments from Seamless Middle East Part 1 of 2

The second of two episodes that we recorded at Seamless Middle East in Dubai. We produced these episodes in partnership with BPC, a payments processor that builds digital ecosystems that enable seamless payment experiences.

Our guests for this final set of interviews were:

1/ Amit Malhotra, Global Head of Retail Banking, Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank
2/ Radu Topliceanu, EVP, Head of NEO and Personal Banking, Mashreq
3/ Mahmoud Hamouda, Head of Strategic Initiatives, Banque Misr
4/ Sameh Khairy, Head of Cash Management & Digital Solution, Credit Agricole
5/ Ramy Refaat, IT Digital Transformation Manager, National Bank of Egypt
6/ Joseph Cleetus, Vice President of Business Transformation, LuLu Financial Holdings

Show 247 - The Future of Fintech & Payments from Seamless Middle East Part 2 of 2

Octopus Energy is rapidly expanding its engineering services to deploy low-carbon technologies to help the UK transition to a net zero energy system. This expansion creates significant career opportunities in the green skills sector. In this episode, host Russell Goldsmith talks with John Szymik, CEO of Octopus Energy Services, and Jack Longman, an EV ChargePoint installer, about engineering careers within the company, highlighting the opportunities for both experienced professionals and those new to the field.


Ep21: Powering green careers

Our first episode from Money20/20 Europe 2025, this one produced in partnership with LSEG Risk Intelligence, who provide a range of solutions to help organisations effectively navigate risks and reduce fraud. The event took place at the RAI in Amsterdam.

Our guests for this episode were:

1/ David White, Global Head of Product & Data, LSEG Risk Intelligence
2/ Ugne Buraciene, Group CEO, payabl.
3/ Pavan Ramkishan Bachwal, Head of Ericsson Financial Services, Ericsson
4/ Denise Johansson, Co-Founder and Co-CEO, Enfuce
5/ Darek Paleczny, Chief Risk & Compliance Officer, Worldline
6/ Eline Blomme, Chief Strategy & Product Officer, acquired.com
7/ Daniel Kornitzer, Head of Global Partnerships, Ebanx

Show 248 - Fighting Fraud with AI: Synthetic IDs, Deepfakes & Child Identity Theft | Money20/20 Europe Pt 1

Our second episode from Money20/20 Europe 2025, produced in partnership with LSEG Risk Intelligence, who provide a range of solutions to help organisations effectively navigate risks and reduce fraud. The event took place at the RAI in Amsterdam.

Our guests for this episode were:

1/ Dal Sahota, Global Director - Trusted Payments, LSEG Risk Intelligence
2/ Emilie Mathieu, General Counsel, Checkout.com 
3/ Ivan Stefanov, CEO, Noto
4/ Samina Hussain-Letch, Executive Director, Head of Payment Partners & Operations UK, Square 
5/ Gus Tomlinson, Managing Director Identity Fraud, GBG
6/ Martin Parzonka, VP Product, PensionBee

Show 249 - Fighting Payment Fraud with AI, Regulation & Innovation - Money20/20 Europe Pt 2

The third in our series of the c-suite podcast that we're producing in partnership with payabl. and their ‘Pay It Forward’ podcast, where we aim to shine the spotlight on the ever-changing world of payments with insights from merchants and leading industry experts.

In this episode we look at the future of merchant payments with two leading industry thought leaders. 

Whilst attending the recent Merchant Payments Ecosystem conference in Berlin, Russell Goldsmith was joined by Ugnė Buračienė, CEO of payabl. and Robert Kraal, Co-Founder of Silverflow

Show 250 - Pay It Forward - Merchants Unpacked: Plastic, tokens and the rise of AI

In our third episode from Money20/20 Europe 2025, industry leaders break down the terrifying rise of deepfakes, synthetic IDs, authorised push payment scams, and GenAI fraud.

Produced in partnership with LSEG Risk Intelligence, who provide a range of solutions to help organisations effectively navigate risks and reduce fraud. The event took place at the RAI in Amsterdam.

Our guests for this episode were:

1/ Iana Dimitrova, CEO, OpenPayd 
2/ Pablo Villegas Garcia, EMEA Payments Head, AWS
3/ Eliza Wyman, Product Director, Identity and Fraud, Experian
4/ Shachar Bialick, Founder & CEO, Curve 
5/ Gabriela Nistor, CEO, Salt Bank

Show 251 - Combatting AI Fraudsters: The Payments Industry fights back - Money20/20 Europe Pt 3

Discover how fintech leaders are reshaping the financial landscape with embedded finance, open banking, and powerful tools for SMBs in our fourth episode from Money20/20 Europe 2025.
 
In this exclusive set of interviews for the c-suite podcast, produced in partnership with LHV Bank and recorded on their booth at event in Amsterdam, we talk about the trends driving real innovation in financial services.
 
Our guests for this episode were:
 
1/ Anita Paju, Director of Banking Services, LHV Bank
2/ John O'Beirne, CEO, Square International
3/ Joëlle Bønding, VP Vertical Strategy, Platforms & Financial Services, Adyen
4/ Grant Evans, VP Partnerships, Worldpay
5/ Scott Dawson, CEO, Decta

Show 252 - Fintech’s Next Wave: Embedded Finance, Open Banking & Innovation in payments - Money20/20 Europe Part 4

Explore the biggest fintech trends shaping the future of global payments in our fifth episode recorded live at Money20/20 Europe in Amsterdam.

In this exclusive set of interviews for the c-suite podcast, produced in partnership with LHV Bank and recorded on their booth at event, we talk about partnerships, consumer behaviour, regulation and blockchain, diving deep into what’s next in payments. 

Our guests for this episode were:

1/ Moshe Winegarten, CRO, Ecommpay
2/ Angela Hull, VP Global Payment Partners, PPRO
3/ Robert Kraal, Co-Founder, Silverflow
4/ Asya Karakus, Head of Payment Partnerships, SumUp
5/ Phil Harding, Commercial Director, Cashflows


Show 253 - Future of Payments: Real-Time, Cross-Border & Embedded Finance - Money20/20 Europe Pt 5

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Show 253 - Future of Payments: Real-Time, Cross-Border & Embedded Finance - Money20/20 Europe Pt 5

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