Latest Mastercard Podcast Episodes
The Perfect Storm of Tech
Mastercard Inner Circle Podcast - January 10, 2024 02:30 - 15 minutesAs technologies reshape the world around us, how are consumers and businesses navigating the shifts that transform the way we live, work, and interact? Unmask the factors behind rising fraud, pitfalls of rapid technological convergence, and the ethical considerations confronting businesses in th...
The Future of the Space Economy
Mastercard Inner Circle Podcast - October 12, 2023 02:12 - 15 minutesEmbark on a journey through the endless potential of space, from the burgeoning field of space tourism to the exciting frontier of asteroid mining. Discover what will drive the growth and transformation of commerce in space.
Navigating Disruptive Innovation with the Cool Kids of Tech
Mastercard Inner Circle Podcast - September 15, 2023 03:09 - 14 minutesEnter the world of cutting-edge technology and disruptive innovation where we reveal the latest advancements and breakthroughs that are reshaping the digital frontiers, safeguarding our online identities from emerging threats, and confronting the complex challenges of our rapidly evolving digita...
Leading the Way in Clean Energy: What’s Next for Sustainable Payments?
Mastercard Inner Circle Podcast - July 17, 2023 13:11 - 14 minutesSustainability has become a hot corporate buzzword, but is it a fad, or here to stay? Marie Soon, Mastercard APAC head of Sustainability, chats with Eugenia Koh from Standard Chartered and Mathias Wikström from Doconomy to debunk common misconceptions, explore why going green makes good business...
From Plastic to Pixel: The Future of Payments
Mastercard Inner Circle Podcast - May 04, 2023 01:46 - 18 minutesHas cash been dethroned as king? Have we reached a ‘cheque-mate’? How far are we from a world where digital currencies fully replace paper and plastic forms of currency? Connie Cheng, VP, Innovation Management, Asia Pacific at Mastercard speaks to Natasha Zurnamer, CEO & Co-Founder of Optty, and...
Inflation: Is The End In Sight?
Mastercard Inner Circle Podcast - August 29, 2022 00:51 - 11 minutesSupply chain disruptions, rising commodity costs, pent-up demand – just a few of the many drivers behind inflation. In this episode, David Mann, Mastercard’s Chief Economist for AP & MEA, unpacks why inflation is so high, and if higher prices are here to stay.
A Holistic Approach to Women’s Economic Empowerment
Mastercard Inner Circle Podcast - August 23, 2022 05:18 - 7 minutesThe list of barriers holding women from participating in the digital economy is long. Still, they are not inevitable—if governments, the private sector and financial services providers work together to remove them. Hear from Payal Dalal, Senior Vice President at the Mastercard Center for Inclusi...
Navigating The Digital Assets Landscape
Mastercard Inner Circle Podcast - August 05, 2022 04:54 - 13 minutesBlockchain, cryptocurrencies, NFTs, CBDCs – what are the opportunities, and what are the risks? In this episode, our experts break down the buzzwords and explore how businesses can harness the power of the digital asset ecosystem to stay relevant to a new generation of crypto natives. Find out m...
Unpacking Asia Pacific’s Travel Recovery
Mastercard Inner Circle Podcast - May 27, 2022 04:57 - 9 minutesIf flight booking trends continue at their current pace, an estimated 430 million more passengers are expected to fly in Asia Pacific in 2022 compared to last year. With border measures relaxing and travel recovery underway for much of the region, Mastercard’s Chief Economist for AP & MEA explai...
Up for Grabs: The $5.5T B2B Commerce Opportunity
Mastercard Inner Circle Podcast - November 01, 2021 04:16 - 7 minutesAPAC is the B2B commerce capital of the world. Yet less than 1% of the addressable opportunity in industries like electronics, retail and FMCG is actually carded—presenting vast untapped potential for financial institutions. Why is so much being left on the table?
Travel Ready for Takeoff?
Mastercard Inner Circle Podcast - July 30, 2021 03:13 - 10 minutesWith international borders largely closed and an estimated $5 trillion in excess savings banked in the last year, people are itching to pack their bags again. Mastercard’s Chief Economist for AP & MEA explains the findings from the latest Recovery Insights report, detailing what indicators such ...
Supporting Digital India
Mastercard Inner Circle Podcast - July 01, 2021 09:19 - 6 minutesJoin industry veteran Nikhil Sahni, our newly appointed Division President, South Asia & Country Corporate Officer, India for a deep dive into how Mastercard is pioneering some of its most advanced technologies on the subcontinent and supporting India’s transformation to a digital-first, data-fi...
What’s Driving the Resurgence in Instalments?
Mastercard Inner Circle Podcast - May 03, 2021 04:00 - 7 minutes43% of consumers in Asia Pacific would be willing to spend at least 15% more if they could pay by instalments – a compelling proposition for retailers and many in the payments ecosystem. In this discussion, we unpack the surging popularity of “buy now, pay later” offerings and how instalments di...
The Cyber Threat On Our Shores
Mastercard Inner Circle Podcast - March 30, 2021 04:00 - 7 minutesAs more people live their lives online due to COVID-19, cybercriminals have spotted a lucrative opportunity – and many IoT vulnerabilities to exploit. Tune in to find out what businesses should do about it.
Your Fintech Questions Answered: Cryptocurrency in Daily Life?
Decode Fintech - March 02, 2021 22:15 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsFor the final episode of Season 2 of the Decode Fintech podcast, we decided to switch things up and have a listener call-in. Emeka, a fan of the podcast from Yaba, Lagos, had an interesting question - what would it take to get the majority of people to spend cryptocurrencies in daily life like t...
How expressPay Builds Trust with Customer Service
Decode Fintech - February 23, 2021 01:41 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsAs a fintech company, you work hard to ensure that nothing goes wrong. But when things do go wrong, like they inevitably will, how you handle the situation can make the difference between a customer who churns, and a passionate ambassador for life. In this episode, we speak with Francis Appiah, ...
How Paystack Drives Growth with Customer Service
Decode Fintech - February 15, 2021 14:45 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsCustomer service goes beyond just answering emails and phone calls. When managed correctly, every interaction with customers can generate key insights that help grow your business. In this episode, Steve Amaza, a Customer Success Manager for User Operations at Paystack, speaks about how Paystac...
International Expansion 101 for Fintechs in Africa
Decode Fintech - February 08, 2021 14:27 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsWhat should you know before expanding your Africa-based fintech to more countries? In this episode, we explore the art and science of launching financial service products beyond your home country, covering everything from how to choose which countries to expand into, to how to hire in different...
A History of Mobile Money in Ghana
Decode Fintech - February 03, 2021 01:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsGhana initially lagged behind other African countries when it came to mobile money adoption, but fast forward to 2020, and Ghana is now the fastest growing mobile money market in Africa. How did the country pull this off? In this episode, we go deep into the origins of mobile money in Ghana, it...
Welcome to Season 2!
Decode Fintech - February 02, 2021 21:06 - 1 minute ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsFinancial technology in Africa is changing at an accelerating rate, and with it, the very nature of business on the continent. To understand what’s actually happening on the ground, you need to hear from the teams in the field. The Decode Fintech Podcast takes you directly to the operators on th...
The Limitless Potential of Acceptance
Mastercard Inner Circle Podcast - December 09, 2020 04:00 - 3 minutesIn this episode we explore the future of payments acceptance which is changing rapidly in response to COVID. As merchants increasingly seek digital, touchless experiences to keep customers and staff safe, what new possibilities can we explore for payments or loyalty at the point of interaction?
Coopetition - Pipe Dream or Real Thing?
Mastercard Inner Circle Podcast - November 27, 2020 04:00 - 7 minutesIn this episode we explore the concept of coopetition - collaborating with competitors to win. Is it still beneficial for tech companies, or does losing ownership of IP outweigh the benefits? As nationalist sentiment and protectionist tendencies persist, how can companies make the most of it in ...
Crash Course in Cybersecurity
Mastercard Inner Circle Podcast - September 29, 2020 04:00 - 5 minutesDo you know what happens when you click “pay now” at checkout? How do we verify your identity, process the transaction and stop fraud in its tracks – all within seconds? Tune in to find out.
Post-Pandemic Reboot: Cities, Travel & Trade
Mastercard Inner Circle Podcast - July 28, 2020 04:00 - 5 minutesJulienne Loh, Executive Vice President, Enterprise Partnerships, Asia Pacific at Mastercard tells us about the challenges that cities, travel and trade are facing, and how governments and businesses can partner to support them and accelerate economic recovery.
Making Cents of the Data
Mastercard Inner Circle Podcast - June 29, 2020 04:00 - 5 minutesIn our first episode, we speak to Donald Ong, APAC head of Mastercard Advisors, about the role of data, analytics and Test & Learn technology in helping businesses to recover and rebound from the downturn.
How PiggyVest helps a new generation of Nigerians save and invest
Decode Fintech - May 04, 2020 18:38 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsThe Nigerian Fintech space is seeing an explosion of savings, lending and investment platforms. Today's episode features Odunayo Eweniyi, the Co-Founder and COO of PiggyVest, one of the earliest independent digital savings platforms in Nigeria. We explore how the idea for PiggyVest was born fr...
How Visa deepens financial inclusion for businesses using Visa QR
Decode Fintech - March 31, 2020 13:21 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsNkebet Mesele, Snr Director, Solutions Management, Sub-Saharan Africa at Visa, breaks down Visa QR - their payment product where your camera scans a QR code to pay. We explore how it evolved to break down the barriers to commerce for businesses across Africa. In this episode, we talk about 01...
Personal Finance Update
Professor Cardworthy - February 11, 2020 03:00 - 18 minutesProfessor Cardworthy looks at latest developments in personal finance and payments, including credit cards. Episode covers Coronavirus Phishing; Credit Card Rate Spreads; Car Dealers Sharing Driver Data with Insurers; Mandatory Arbitration; FTC & LendEDU.com; Thriving Wallet; U.S. Economy and Co...
Payments Business Update
Professor Cardworthy - February 11, 2020 01:00 - 15 minutesProfessor Cardworthy looks at the latest payments business developments. Episode covers Fourth-Quarter Credit Card Oustandings; Discover’s Rainbow Card; Nordstom’s resale strategy; Volker Rule Reexamined; Consumer Financial Protection Bureau & U.S. Supreme Court; Fourth-Quarter Charge-Offs; Mast...
Best Credit Card is a Myth
Professor Cardworthy - January 31, 2020 03:00 - 19 minutesProfessor Cardworthy relates how 40 years ago he lived in the quaint Pennsylvania town of Mercersburg with a population of about 1,500, but really there were only around 800 people in the actual town. There were a few stores including John’s Butcher Shop, which was the only grocery store with a ...
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