Visa CEMEA

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Channel • 3 Shows

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Technology

Updated Jul 16
Technology

Technology

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Technology

Technology

Updated Biweekly

OCT 23

AI and Trust at Scale — Securing the Future of Payments

In the latest episode of Visa Spotlights, Walter Lironi, Visa’s Head of Value-Added Services for Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa (CEMEA), sits down with James Mirfin, Global Head of Risk and Identity Solutions at Visa, to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping the fraud landscape — and what it means for the future of trust in payments. For more podcasts by Visa, visit: https://km.visamiddleeast.com/en_KM/about-visa/cemea-podcast.html#1

Oct 23

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14 min
MAY 30

From AI to Stablecoins - Visa’s Vision for What’s Next with Godfrey Sullivan

In the latest episode of Visa Spotlights podcast, we're taking a closer look at the innovations unveiled at Visa's recent Global Product Drop on April 30 in San Francisco. This landmark event showcased a series of transformative solutions designed to reshape the future of payments. A key theme emerging from the event was the growing influence of Agentic AI. Godfrey Sullivan, Visa's Head of Products & Solutions for Central and Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (CEMEA), highlights how this next frontier of technology is reshaping the way people engage with commerce – and how Visa is uniquely positioned to lead this transformation. He also underscores the growing relevance of stablecoins, emphasizing their potential to modernize payment infrastructure and unlock new efficiencies in the payments ecosystem. For more podcasts by Visa, visit: https://km.visamiddleeast.com/en_KM/about-visa/cemea-podcast.html#1

May 30

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23 min
06/11/2024

Unpacking Visa's Value-Added Services with Walter Lironi

In this episode of Visa Spotlights, our host, Dan Baxter, Visa's Vice President, Corporate Communications, CEMEA, is joined by Walter Lironi, Visa's Head of Advisory & Value-Added Services, CEMEA. Together, they explore the evolving landscape of digital commerce and payments which expand beyond transactions, delving into the growing trend of Value-Added Services and examine how they cater to the novel needs of digital native consumers. They also discuss how Visa is championing the aspirations of its clients and partners, fostering tech innovation and trust. For more podcasts by Visa, visit: https://km.visamiddleeast.com/en_KM/about-visa/cemea-podcast.html#1

06/11/2024

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19 min
07/25/2024

The Evolving Payments Landscape in CISSEE

In this episode of Visa Spotlights, Dan Baxter, Visa's Vice President, Corporate Communications, CEMEA, is joined by Cristina Doros, Group Country Manager CISSEE, Visa. Together, they explore the latest payment trends in the CISSEE region, the role of public and private sector in enhancing cross-border remittances, and how Visa is working with government stakeholders to enable access for citizens. They also discuss Visa's role in transforming commerce, and driving women entrepreneurship through the She’s Next initiative. For more podcasts by Visa, visit: https://km.visamiddleeast.com/en_KM/about-visa/cemea-podcast.html#1

07/25/2024

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25 min
08/08/2024

Navigating the Acceptance Landscape in CEMEA

Digital payments are often associated with the physical card in our wallet or the digital credential on our phones. This seamless experience is made possible by an expansive acceptance network that spans the globe. Visa has more than a 150M merchant locations worldwide. Whether it’s a large airline or a small store, more and more merchants are finding the benefits of digital payments in their business. In this episode of Visa Spotlights, Dan Baxter, Visa's Vice President, Corporate Communications, CEMEA, is joined by Michael Berner, Head of Merchant Sales & Acquiring, CEMEA, Visa. Together, they explore the latest trends in the Acceptance landscape, how Visa has been expanding its acceptance network and what are the benefits for merchants and consumers. For more podcasts by Visa, visit: https://km.visamiddleeast.com/en_KM/about-visa/cemea-podcast.html#1

08/08/2024

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15 min
07/11/2024

Visa's Brand Positioning with Tarek Abdalla

In this episode of Visa Spotlights, Dan Baxter, Visa's Vice President, Corporate Communications, CEMEA, is joined by Tarek Abdalla, Chief Marketing Officer, CEMEA, Visa . Together, they explore the evolution of the Visa brand and outline consumer expectations reshaping how brands are built today. They also discuss Visa’s efforts to maintain relevance among younger generations. For more podcasts by Visa, visit: https://km.visamiddleeast.com/en_KM/about-visa/cemea-podcast.html#1

07/11/2024

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19 min
JUL 16

From Legacy to Leading Edge: How Visa’s Pismo is Transforming Modern Banking and Payments

As digital transformation accelerates across Central and Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (CEMEA), financial institutions face increasing pressure to modernize—reshaping their operations to become more agile, customer-centric, and innovation-ready. In the latest episode of Visa Spotlights, Walter Lironi, Head of Value-Added Services for Visa in CEMEA, was joined by Vishal Dalal, CEO of Pismo. Together they unpack how Visa’s acquisition of Pismo is enabling banks and fintechs to leapfrog legacy constraints and build resilient, future-ready platforms that meet the demands of a digital-first world. For more podcasts by Visa, visit: https://km.visamiddleeast.com/en_KM/about-visa/cemea-podcast.html#1

Jul 16

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15 min
06/13/2024

Unlocking the SME Opportunity with Shahebaz Khan

In this episode of Visa Spotlights, our host, Dan Baxter, Visa's Vice President, Corporate Communications, CEMEA, is joined by Shahebaz Khan, Head of Commercial and Money Movement Solutions, CEMEA, Visa . Together, they explore the latest trends shaping the SME sector in Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa. SMEs are the backbone of the economy, contributing to more than half of the GDP and employment in the region. Despite their critical role, they face significant obstacles, including difficulty accessing financial resources and fully leveraging the digital economy. For more podcasts by Visa, visit: https://km.visamiddleeast.com/en_KM/about-visa/cemea-podcast.html#1

06/13/2024

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12 min
JAN 30

What's Next for Payments in 2025?

In our latest episode of the Visa Spotlights podcast, Andrew Torre, Regional President for Central and Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Africa, delves into the pivotal trends poised to redefine digital payments in 2025. In 2024, the region surpassed over 370 million Visa credentials, highlighting a significant shift toward digital transactions—a trend that's been growing at an impressive compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 32% over the past four years. As we move into 2025, the payments landscape continues to evolve, prioritizing accessibility, simplicity, and affordability for everyone. From the transformative potential of generative AI to the advent of seamless and secure transactions, and from the shift towards biometric authentication to the burgeoning proliferation of embedded finance, the conversation explores key drivers that are set to shape the future of payments. For more podcasts by Visa, visit: https://km.visamiddleeast.com/en_KM/about-visa/cemea-podcast.html#1

Jan 30

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27 min
08/14/2024 · BONUS

Special Episode - How Littlefish is Advancing Digital Payments for SMBs in South Africa

Join Visa's Michael Berner and littlefish's Founder & CEO Brandon Roberts for an insightful discussion on the fintech landscape in SouthAfrica. Key highlights in the episode: How littlefish is revolutionizing commerce for smallbusinesses.Challenges and opportunities of digitalpayments adoption for SMBs.The pivotal role of fintechs in advancing financialinclusion and #economic empowerment in the region.About littlefish littlefish is an innovative platform that offers dynamic insights, enabling you to tailor experiences for merchants of any size, in any industry, in any market. For more podcasts by Visa, visit: https://km.visamiddleeast.com/en_KM/about-visa/cemea-podcast.html#1

08/14/2024 · Bonus

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21 min

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