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Technology

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Technology

Technology

Updated Oct 30
Technology

Technology

Updated Biweekly

Oct 30

The Next Chapter in Digital Payments in West and Central Africa

In this episode, we explore how West and Central Africa is emerging as one of the continent's most dynamic frontiers for digital payments innovation. Host Dan Baxter, Vice President of Corporate Communications for Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East & Africa (CEMEA) at Visa, sits down with Aminata Kane, Senior Vice President and Group Country Manager for West Central Africa at Visa. Together, they unpack what the next phase of digital payments growth looks like across a region of 600 million people and 23 countries. Aminata shares her perspective on moving beyond access to meaningful participation, and why trust, design, and interoperability are essential to building payment systems people actually use. You'll hear how Visa is: Designing inclusive digital payment ecosystems that are trusted, secure, and relevant to daily lifeEnabling SMEs to participate in regional and global digital commerce through fintech partnershipsExpanding acceptance with solutions like Tap to Phone and Visa PaySupporting interoperability across mobile money platforms, banks, and fintechsBuilding on strong local innovation to connect West and Central Africa to the global payments ecosystemFor more podcasts by Visa, visit: https://km.visamiddleeast.com/en_KM/about-visa/cemea-podcast.html#1
Sep 22

Always-On Money: The Stablecoin Shift

In this episode of Visa Spotlights, we explore how stablecoins are moving from speculation to real-world utility—and what this means for the future of payments across CEMEA. Host Dan Baxter, Vice President of Corporate Communications, CEMEA at Visa, sits down with Shahebaz Khan, SVP Commercial and Money Movement Solutions, CEMEA, Visa. Together, they discuss how stablecoins can enable faster, always-on and programmable money movement, from cross-border remittances and business liquidity to payouts and everyday payments. Shahebaz also shares how Visa is helping financial institutions build and scale stablecoin solutions through Visa Direct, its Stablecoin Advisory Practice and strategic partnerships. The conversation also explores the role of stablecoins in Gen Z’s digital economy and the emerging world of agentic commerce, where AI agents could increasingly transact on behalf of consumers. You’ll hear how Visa is: • Turning stablecoins into practical payment and settlement solutions • Enabling faster, more flexible cross-border money movement • Helping financial institutions build and scale stablecoin products • Unlocking new opportunities across remittances, payouts and digital commerce • Preparing for the next generation of AI-powered and programmable commerce For more podcasts by Visa, visit: https://km.visamiddleeast.com/en_KM/about-visa/cemea-podcast.html#1
01/30/2025

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
11/28/2024

Securing Payments in the Era of Advanced Threats with Charles Lobo

In this episode of Visa Spotlights, Dan Baxter, Visa's Head of Corporate Communications for CEMEA, speaks with Charles Lobo, Visa's Regional Risk Officer for CEMEA, to explore Visa’s efforts to protect over 4.5 billion cards and $15 trillion in annual transactions through cutting-edge cybersecurity measures. Charles Lobo reinforces findings from Visa’s 2023 Stay Secure campaign and shares new insights from Visa's latest. The discussion also explores trends such as the growing importance of digital identity authentication and the adoption of tokenization to secure payment data. For more podcasts by Visa, visit: https://km.visamiddleeast.com/en_KM/about-visa/cemea-podcast.html#1
06/20/2024

Access Tomorrow with TikTok's Shant Oknayan

In this episode of Access Tomorrow Visa's Leila Serhan, SVP & GCM for NALP is joined by Shant Oknayan, Vice President, Global Business Solutions, Asia, Middle East, Africa, Oceania, TikTok. Together they discuss the powerful currents of the creator economy, unpack the next-gen payment solutions revolutionizing creators' earnings, and spotlight how Gen Z's tech-adaptivity is redefining digital commerce. For more podcasts by Visa, visit: https://km.visamiddleeast.com/en_KM/about-visa/cemea-podcast.html#1
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
07/30/2025

Journeys Unpacked with RAKTDA and Visa: What’s fueling Ras Al Khaimah’s tourism boom

In the latest episode of Journeys Unpacked, Dr. Saeeda Jaffar, Visa's SVP & Group Country Manager for GCC speaks with RAKTDA's Raki Phillips about the emirate's bold plans to transform the city into a global tourism hub, from luxury resorts to integrated entertainment experiences.
11/11/2024

Special Episode - Exploring the World of Digital Wallets with Simply

Join Visa's Head of Visa Advisory for CEMEA Nicolas Khoury, and Simply's CEO Serhii Holovan, for an insightful discussion on the potential for banks and tech firms to enter the digital wallet industry. They will also dive deep into the dynamics and highlight some of the best practices in this space. For more podcasts by Visa, visit: https://km.visamiddleeast.com/en_KM/about-visa/cemea-podcast.html#1
06/04/2024

Enabling Digital Commerce Roadmap 2.0 with Godfrey Sullivan

In this episode of Visa Spotlights, host, Dan Baxter, Visa's Vice President, Corporate Communications, CEMEA, is joined by Godfrey Sullivan, Visa's Head of Strategy & Product, Partnerships and Digital Solutions, CEMEA. Together they share insights and perspectives on the trends shaping the future of commerce, the implications for our clients and partners, and how Visa is supporting them with best-in-class solutions and expertise. For more podcasts by Visa, visit: https://km.visamiddleeast.com/en_KM/about-visa/cemea-podcast.html#1
05/06/2025

Journeys Unpacked – Harrods & Visa: How luxury retail adapts to evolving consumer expectations

In the seventh episode of the Journeys Unpacked podcast, hosted by Dr. Saeeda Jaffar, Senior Vice President & Group Country Manager – GCC, Visa, in partnership with Fast Company, the series travels to London’s iconic Knightsbridge. Guest speaker Alex Unitt, Partnerships Director at Harrods, joins Dr. Saeeda Jaffar to explore what makes Harrods a timeless icon in luxury retail, and how the industry is evolving to meet changing consumer behaviors and expectations.

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The Next Chapter in Digital Payments in West and Central Africa

Always-On Money: The Stablecoin Shift

What's Next for Payments in 2025?

Securing Payments in the Era of Advanced Threats with Charles Lobo

Access Tomorrow with TikTok's Shant Oknayan

Unlocking the SME Opportunity with Shahebaz Khan

Journeys Unpacked with RAKTDA and Visa: What’s fueling Ras Al Khaimah’s tourism boom

Special Episode - Exploring the World of Digital Wallets with Simply

Enabling Digital Commerce Roadmap 2.0 with Godfrey Sullivan

Journeys Unpacked – Harrods & Visa: How luxury retail adapts to evolving consumer expectations

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