Mastercard Inner Circle Podcast

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Mastercard Inner Circle Podcast

Welcome to Inner Circle, the Mastercard podcast that covers the trends, topics and tech driving payments innovation in Asia Pacific. Each episode will bring you bite-sized nuggets of knowledge to keep you abreast of the forces shaping the industry now and for the future. Tune in for your shot of insider insights from those in the know.

  1. 01/10/2024

    The Perfect Storm of Tech

    As 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 the age of artificial intelligence.

    15 min

  2. 10/12/2023

    The Future of the Space Economy

    Embark 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.

    15 min

  3. 09/15/2023

    Navigating Disruptive Innovation with the Cool Kids of Tech

    Enter 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 digital landscape.

    15 min

  4. 07/17/2023

    Leading the Way in Clean Energy: What’s Next for Sustainable Payments?

    Sustainability 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 sense - and ‘cents’ - and how companies can successfully transition to a low-carbon economy through smart innovation.

    15 min

  5. 05/04/2023

    From Plastic to Pixel: The Future of Payments

    Has 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 Paul Weingarth, CEO & Co-Founder of Slyp, about the next generation of payments, and the many possibilities that the future holds.

    18 min
  6. Inflation: Is The End In Sight?

    08/29/2022

    Inflation: Is The End In Sight?

    Supply 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.

    12 min
  7. A Holistic Approach to Women’s Economic Empowerment

    08/23/2022

    A Holistic Approach to Women’s Economic Empowerment

    The 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 Inclusive Growth on the collective strides made in the region and beyond, and the necessary holistic approach to further promote women’s participation in the economy.

    8 min
  8. Navigating The Digital Assets Landscape

    08/05/2022

    Navigating The Digital Assets Landscape

    Blockchain, 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 more in the ‘Tokens on a chain’ report: https://news.mstr.cd/3d5iHS4

    14 min
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Welcome to Inner Circle, the Mastercard podcast that covers the trends, topics and tech driving payments innovation in Asia Pacific. Each episode will bring you bite-sized nuggets of knowledge to keep you abreast of the forces shaping the industry now and for the future. Tune in for your shot of insider insights from those in the know.

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