PayTech Talk

Cognito Amsterdam

Welcome to PayTech Talk, the podcast about payments. PayTech Talk welcomes industry experts to reflect on the latest news and provide fresh and unique insights on the world of payments. PayTech Talk is produced by Jan Jaap Omvlee, Strategy Director, Cognito Amsterdam, and Senior Editor of Banking & Finance. E-mail address: janjaap.omvlee@cognitomedia.nl

  1. Úna Dillon, PCI SSC, on building resilience in payment security

    12/04/2025

    Úna Dillon, PCI SSC, on building resilience in payment security

    Úna Dillon, Regional Director, Europe, at PCI SSC, joined PaytechTalk host Jan Jaap Omvlee to explore the evolving landscape of payment security and the PCI Security Standards Council's role in protecting the digital payments ecosystem. Úna shared how PCI SSC is advancing payment security standards by: Developing validation programs tailored for payment facilitators and software vendorsEnhancing security requirements for contactless payments and mobile walletsPromoting security-by-design principles in fintech innovationEnsuring compliance frameworks keep pace with emerging payment technologiesThe episode also explores how PCI SSC is fostering global collaboration among stakeholders—from merchants and acquirers to technology providers—to build trust in digital commerce while balancing security imperatives with the need for seamless payment experiences in an increasingly complex regulatory environment.

    20 min
  2. John Faherty, Fexco, on payments orchestration

    08/13/2025

    John Faherty, Fexco, on payments orchestration

    Live from the MoneyPot stage, Fexco’s Head of Product & Partnerships, @John Faherty, joined PaytechTalk host @Jan Jaap Omvlee to explore the next chapter in embedded finance and introduce payUnite—Fexco’s new global payments orchestration platform. John shared how payUnite is designed to help acquirers, merchants, and end users navigate today’s fragmented payments ecosystem by: ·        Reducing friction across channels ·        Enabling intelligent, contextual payment experiences ·        Supporting SMEs in scaling and internationalising ·        Leveraging real-time data while remaining compliant with evolving regulations such as PSD3 and the AI Act The episode also explores how Fexco is positioning itself in a crowded market by combining regulatory insight with product innovation—and what payments might look like by 2028.

    17 min
  3. Tom van der Poel, CEO of XPP, on personalised payments

    07/16/2025

    Tom van der Poel, CEO of XPP, on personalised payments

    In this special edition of @PaytechTalk, recorded live at Money20/20 Amsterdam, host @Jan Jaap Omvlee (@Banking & Finance) sits down with @Tom van der Poel, CEO of @XPP, to explore the future of personalised payments. From defining what “personalisation” really means today to discussing real-time data, omnichannel integration, and privacy ethics, Tom shares deep insights on building seamless, intuitive payment experiences across sectors like transport, retail, and banking. He also reflects on cultural differences in Europe, regulatory challenges, and why Europe must push for a more unified payments infrastructure—while looking abroad for inspiration (hello, #Turkey!).

    15 min

  4. 07/22/2024

    Fintech is Femme: Empowering Fintech, Financial Inclusion and Equity with Nicole Casperson | PayTech Talk

    PayTech Talks welcomes Nicole Casperson to the Money Pot at this year’s edition of Money 20/20. Nicole is a journalist and entrepreneur on a mission to shape the future of economic equity. Nicole is the founder of Fintech is Femme, a media agency dedicated to empowering and elevating women’s voices within the fintech industry. Nicole joins PayTech Talk to discuss financial inclusion, her experience in the industry, and her knowledge of digital finance.

    23 min

  5. 05/20/2024

    Payments in Greece with Stavroula Kampouridou

    Welcome back to PayTech Talk Payments Around the World! In this series, Elliot and Emily welcome experts from all over the world to discuss payments and payments technology in their country. This week, PayTech Talk travels to Greece to discuss with DIAS CEO Stavroula Kampouridou. Stravroula dives into the Greek payments ecosystem, highlighting the importance of DIAS and IRIS in the market. She also discusses how Greec was affected by the 2015 financial crisis and how the country rose up to create successful payments initiatives. This podcast was recorded in April 2024. More from PayTech Talk:LinkedIn: PayTech TalkTwitter (X): @PayTechTalkInstagram: @PayTechTalk Payments Around the World:Ecuador: Full EpisodeIsrael: Full EpisodeUSA part 1: Full EpisodeUSA part 2: Full EpisodePoland: Full Episode Guest information:Stavroula Kampouridou LinkedIn: Stavroula KampouridouLinkedIn: DIASWebsite: DIAS.com.gr PayTech Talk is produced by Cognito Amsterdam.For more information about how to be a guest or about podcast production, contact our Producer, Emily Robida

    41 min

  6. 04/08/2024 · BONUS

    Phone Phreaking with Matt Danzico

    Welcome back to PayTech Talk, the podcast about payments! In today's episode, Elliot and Emily welcome Matt Danzico, Director and Executive Producer at Danzico & Company. Matt joins PayTech Talk to discuss his experience with Phone Phreaking, the art of using audio frequencies to make long distance phone calls for free. Enjoy the show! This episode was recorded in March 2024. More from PayTech Talk: LinkedIn: PayTech TalkTwitter: @PayTechTalkInstagram: @PayTechTalk Guest Information: Matt Danzico: LinkedInDanzico & Company: LinkedIn and WebsiteMatt's current film projects: Website

    27 min

  7. 04/02/2024

    Women in Payments: Advice, Industry Insights, & Selling Yourself with Esther Groen, Lina Saleh, and Dajana Nozic

    Welcome back to PayTech Talk, the podcast about payments! Today's episode was recorded during Women's History Month, welcoming Esther Groen, of European Women's Payments Network (EWPN), Lina Saleh, Co-Founder and COO at Cino, and Dajana Nozic, Director Compliance and Fin.Crime Advisor. In this episode, Emily sits down with Esther, Lina, and Dajana to ask advice, tips, and understand more about growing within the payments industry. This episode brings insightful knowledge for anyone looking to perfect their elevator pitch, understand the norms and changes in the industry, and become aware of the unconscious bias still prevalent in companies today. This episode was recorded in March 2024. More from PayTech Talk: LinkedIn: PayTech TalkTwitter (X): @PayTechTalkInstagram: @PayTechTalk Guest Information: Esther Groen: LinkedInEuropean Women Payments Network (EWPN): Website & LinkedIn Lina Saleh: LinkedIn Cino: Website & LinkedIn Dajana Nozic: LinkedIn

    33 min

  8. 02/22/2024

    Cross-border payments with Pedro Batista and Laura Rofe | Payhawk

    Welcome back to PayTech Talk, the podcast about payments! Today's episode covers one of the biggest pain points in the payments industry..Cross Border Payments! To cover this subject, Elliot and Emily welcome Pedro Batista, VP Payments & Operations at Payhawk and Laura Rofe, Director Account Management EMEA at Thunes. Pedro and Laura discuss subjects like payments infrastructure, and the strategies companies like Payhawk and Thunes are taking to ease these payments processes. This episode is sponsored by Payhawk. Get ready to explore the world of international payments and discover how Payhawk's integration with Wise revolutionizes cross-border payments and making global transactions more efficient and cost-effective than ever before. Go to Payhawk.com to find out more. More from PayTech Talk: LinkedIn: PayTech TalkTwitter (X): @PayTechTalkInstagram: @PayTechTalk Guest Information: Pedro BatistaPedro Batista: LinkedInPayhawk: LinkedInPayhawk: WebsitePayhawk International Payments: Website Laura RofeLaura Rofe: LinkedInThunes: LinkedInThunes: Website

    43 min
See All (40)

About

Welcome to PayTech Talk, the podcast about payments. PayTech Talk welcomes industry experts to reflect on the latest news and provide fresh and unique insights on the world of payments. PayTech Talk is produced by Jan Jaap Omvlee, Strategy Director, Cognito Amsterdam, and Senior Editor of Banking & Finance. E-mail address: janjaap.omvlee@cognitomedia.nl

Information

  • Creator
    Cognito Amsterdam
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    40
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Cognito Amsterdam
  • Show Website
    PayTech Talk