601. Insights: Unpacking cross-border payments

In this episode in assocation with Mastercard, Gwera Kiwana is joined by some great guests to look at everything to do with cross-border payments. Once the source of headaches for businesses globally – today cross-border payments are so prevalent that recent research suggests $156 trillion is expected to cross international borders annually by the end of 2022. So – with this staggering amount in mind – we’re asking what cross-border payments look like today, what are the challenges still to overcome, and what the future holds for the industry. To find out more about Mastercard Cross-Border Services visit crossborder.mastercard.com (https://b2b.mastercard.com/cross-border-services/). This week's guests include: Stephen Grainger, Executive Vice President, Mastercard Bill Thomas, Chief Member Operations Officer at UNFCU Naushad Contractor, CEO, Fable Fintech This episode is sponsored by Fintech Meetup. Join Fintech Meetup, the world’s largest fintech meetings-only event! That’s right - no speakers or content….just 30,000+ double opt-in online meetings that result in Deals, Partnerships and Funding. Meet 3,000+ participants from Fintechs, Banks, Credit Unions, Community Banks, Investors, Networks, Solution Providers, Tech cos, Retailers & Merchants and many others! Online, March 22-24. Learn More & Get Your Ticket (https://fintechmeetup.com/) Fintech Insider by 11:FS is a podcast dedicated to all things fintech, banking, technology and financial services. Hosted by a rotation of 11:FS experts including David Brear, Simon Taylor and Jason Bates, who are joined by a range of brilliant guests. We cover the latest global news, bring you interviews from industry experts or take a deep dive into subject matters such as APIs, AI or digital banking. If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe and please leave a review Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/fintechinsiders where you can ask the hosts questions, alternatively email podcasts@11fs.com! Special Guests: Bill Thomas, Naushad Contractor, and Stephen Grainger.