Recorded live at Money20/20 USA in partnership with Newline by Fifth Third, Russell Goldsmith and Graham Barrett explore the transformative forces driving the payments landscape. 

Fifth Third’s SVP, General Manager, Tom Bianco discusses the Comerica acquisition, balancing innovation with stability, and the power of strategic fintech partnerships. Brian Dammeir, Head of Payments and Financial Management at Plaid dives into the growth of open banking and the role of trust and data in pay-by-bank adoption, while Ran Goldi, SVP Payments & Network at Fireblocks explains how digital assets, stablecoins and tokenisation are redefining banking infrastructure.

An inside look at how traditional institutions and fintechs are collaborating to build the next generation of financial services.

Show 268 - The Evolution of Payments: Convergence, Innovation & Trust - Money20/20 USA Pt 1

Our second episode from Money20/20 USA 2025 and the first of two recorded in partnership with Sumsub and their What the Fraud? podcast.  We hand over hosting duties to Anastasia Shvechkova, Sumsub's, Sales Director for the Americas who chats to leading industry voices including:

1/ Samant Nagpal, Head of Payments & Risk, Gusto
2/ Mira Srinivasan, Chief Risk Officer, Bluevine
3/ Luke Tuttle, Chief Product & Technology Officer, MoneyGram
4/ Billi Jo Wright, Chief Risk & Compliance Officer, Worldpay for Platforms

Together they discuss how AI is reshaping fraud, why trust is becoming the new competitive currency, and what risk and compliance leaders must do to stay ahead. 

From deepfakes and synthetic documents to agentic AI, cross-border payments innovation and the evolving role of risk teams, this episode explores the technologies and strategies defining the future of financial security.

Show 269 - Fighting Fraud, Building Safety and Navigating AI - Money20/20 USA Pt 2

Our third episode from Money20/20 USA and the second of two recorded in partnership with Sumsub and their What the Fraud? podcast.  We hand over hosting duties to Anastasia Shvechkova, Sumsub's, Sales Director for the Americas who chats to leading industry voices including:

1/ Jennifer Lassiter, Head of Digital Assets for Europe and Americas, Standard Chartered
2/ André Peixoto, Director of Operations, Ebanx
3/ Craig Timm, Sr. Director of AML, ACAMS
4/ Brigette Korney, Global Head of Risk, Adyen
5/ Nathan Marion, Head of B2B, Nubank

We dive into the modernization of dollar infrastructure, fraud in emerging markets, the reshaping of AML expectations, unified data strategies, Web3 compliance, BNPL risk and the accelerating influence of AI across global payments. 

A wide-ranging look at the shifts redefining trust, innovation and financial crime prevention.


Show 270 - What’s Next for Payments, Compliance and AML? - Money20/20 USA Pt 3

Our fourth and final episode from Money20/20 USA, the second of two recorded in partnership with Newline by Fifth Third.
 
In this final from the conference, Russell Goldsmith and Graham Barrett chat with:
 
1/ Kash Razzaghi, Chief Commercial Officer, Circle
2/ Aleksandra Teichman, SVP, Embedded Finance and Banking Strategy, MAPP Advisors
3/ Nick Stanescu, EVP & Chief FedNow Executive, Federal Reserve Financial Services
 
Our guests explore the seismic shifts shaping the payments ecosystem.
 
From blockchain’s role as the new backbone of finance, to the rise of embedded banking and the rollout of FedNow’s real-time infrastructure, we discuss how innovation, regulation, and instant settlement are redefining the movement of money across the globe.

Show 271 - The Infrastructure Powering the Next Era of Money Movement - Money20/20 USA Pt. 4

The first of a new series to the c-suite podcast, where we speak to the individuals behind some of the biggest events and conferences in the world, whether that's in retail, payments, technology or fintech. 

Graham Barrett is joined by Pat Patel, co-CEO of Global Finance and Technology Network Forums, organisers of the Singapore Fintech Festival, to chat about the highlights from 2025's event and the challenges of putting on such a large show, the mood of the fintech industry today, and plans for 2026's festival.

Show 272 - Beyond the stage: The Outcomes Driving the Singapore FinTech Festival

A special episode in partnership with The World Bank, an organisation that aims to reduce poverty and promote sustainable development with knowledge, financing, and expertise.
 
In this episode, Host Debbie West is joined by  Sir Michael Barber and Lisandro Martin, where they discuss big topics to explore how we can drive intelligent outcomes in an age of AI.

Show 273 - How to Drive Intelligent Outcomes in an Age of AI

The first of three episodes recorded live at the 10th anniversary of Fintech Connect in London.

Graham Barrett was joined by:

1/ Hana Rolles, Chief Commercial Officer, Bank of London
2/ Dane Whittleston, Head of Division, Bank of England
3/ Jonny Morris, International Trade Executive – Fintech & Cyber, London & Partners
4/ Monika Rohr-Lukasik, Head of Advisory & International Growth, Axendi
5/ Prof.Dr. Ahmed Ebada, Professor of informatics and AI, Senior Product Manager, BMW Group


Our guests reflect on the major shifts that have shaped fintech over the past decade — and what’s coming next. From the rise of stablecoins and virtual assets, to embedded banking, RegTech innovation, AI-powered customer experiences and real-time fraud prevention, our guests share expert insights on the technologies, regulations and global forces shaping the future of financial services.


Show 274 - 10 years of FinTech Connect: What's Changed and What Comes Next - Part 1 of 3

The second of three episodes recorded live at the 10th anniversary of Fintech Connect in London.

Graham Barrett was joined by:

1/ Lisa Cameron, Former MP And Chair of UKUS Crypto Alliance	
2/ Brandon Wong, Associate, Burges Salmon
3/ Adam Betteridge, Fintech and Open Banking Lead, TSB Bank
4/ Igor Tomych, CEO, DashDevs
5/ Calypso Harland, CEO and Founder, Fintech Fringe


Together, our guests explore the major forces reshaping financial services: global crypto regulatory alignment, the rise of stablecoin use cases, a shifting UK regulatory landscape, open banking’s evolution into open data, bank–fintech collaboration, and the acceleration of customer-centric innovation. A comprehensive look at where fintech stands today — and where the next decade will take it.

Show 275 - 10 years of FinTech Connect: From Open Banking to Crypto Innovation - Part 2 of 3

The last of our three episodes recorded live at the 10th anniversary of Fintech Connect in London.
 
Graham Barrett was joined by:
 
1/ Neal Lathia, Co-Founder and CTO, Gradient Labs
2/ Chloe Coleman, CEO, VouchSafe
3/ Luis Clark, Go to Market Manager, Monday.com
4/ Luke Wingfield Digby, Co-Founder, Orbital
5/ Jayadeep Nair, Founder, Inqyre.AI
 
The conversations cover the rise of compliant AI agents in financial services, the realities of building digital identity solutions, the transformation of internal workflows, the emergence of stablecoins and digital money, and the operational applications of AI in compliance and risk. A dynamic look at the technologies and regulatory shifts defining fintech’s future.
 
DISCLAMER: The views and information shared here in Luke Wingfield Digby's interview are for general informational purposes only and do not constitute financial, investment, legal, or other professional advice. Authors do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the content. Products and services mentioned may not be available in all jurisdictions and are subject to applicable regulations. Listeners should conduct their own due diligence and consult with a qualified advisor before making any financial decisions.  

Show 276 - 10 years of FinTech Connect: Agentic AI, stablecoins and digital ID - Part 3 of 3

The first in a new mini-series producing in partnership with World Bank Group. 

In this follow-up to our previous episode on driving intelligent outcomes, Lisandro Martin sits down with Professor Dennis Campbell of Harvard Business School for a deep and thought-provoking conversation. Together, they explore why focusing on outcomes—not just processes—can inspire organizations to think bigger, collaborate more effectively, and embrace entrepreneurial approaches.

The discussion uncovers how AI is revolutionising results measurement, redefining outputs and outcomes, and enabling faster, more adaptive decision-making. From the concept of “perpetual beta” to breaking down bureaucratic complexity into bite-sized solutions, this episode offers practical insights for leaders navigating a rapidly changing world.

Show 277 - Outcomes Reflex: Transforming Measurement and Culture for Better Outcomes with Professor Dennis Campbell

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Show 275 - 10 years of FinTech Connect: From Open Banking to Crypto Innovation - Part 2 of 3

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