P. I. T. Exchange

How CBDCs Can Lead to Digitalisation and Financial Inclusion in Ghana - Kwame Oppong - Episode #21

Did you know Ghana is pioneering Central Bank Digital Currency initiatives? Kwame Oppong, the Director of Fintech and Innovation at the Bank of Ghana, explained the rationale and detailed their pilot programs. What's fascinating is the Bank of Ghana's focus on both high-value, high-volume environments and low-value, low-volume scenarios to ensure comprehensive feasibility studies. By addressing challenges in microservices and rural transactions, Ghana is set on promoting financial stability and inclusion.Listen to these fantastic insights on how Ghana is pushing towards a digital economy!

Responsible And Ethical AI Use – Xiaochen Zhang - Episode #20

Exploring the vast landscape of AI in finance with Xiaochen Zhang, Chief Responsible AI Officer & Executive Director at AI 2030, we delved into how artificial intelligence is transforming customer experiences and decision-making processes within financial institutions. Did you know that AI-driven solutions are not only enhancing efficiency but also significantly improving accuracy in financial predictions? This episode sheds light on these advancements and more. Stream the episode Now!

The Case for a CBDC when Cash Usage Declines - Ian Woolford- Episode #19

Dive into our latest podcast episode featuring Ian Woolford, Director of the Money and Cash Department at the Reserve Bank of New Zealand. Discover the declining trend of cash usage, the promise of Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), and its potential to revolutionize the financial sector. Uncover insights on innovation, trust, and the future of digital transactions. Don't miss this compelling discussion—listen now!

From Herstatt to settling $6.6 trillion per day, with Marc Bayle de Jessé - Episode #18

Quicker settlement offers enhanced benefits in adapting to industry developments. It's time for bold steps in innovating financial market infrastructure for a seamless and efficient future. Listen to the latest episode of the P.I.T. Exchange where we chat with Marc Bayle de Jessé about financial market infrastructure and innovation challenges. Tune in now!

Innovation Initiatives in Kazakhstan - Binur Zhalenov - Episode #17

Join us for an exciting and insightful episode of our podcast featuring Binur Zhalenov from the National Payment Corporation of Kazakhstan, a subsidiary of the Kazakhstan Central Bank. Binur takes us through the transformative payment innovations and technological advancements in Kazakhstan, shares his career journey, and discusses the strategic initiatives of the National Bank along with the country’s ambitious plans for the future. Don’t miss out on this fascinating conversation – tune in now!

Fighting Realtime Fraud with AI and Behavioral Modeling - Aman Cheema - Episode #16

Welcome to another episode, recorded live from Kuala Lumpur at the Currency Research Payments Week. This week has been filled with insightful discussions, and today, we are thrilled to be joined by Aman Cheema from Featurespace, a pioneering company in the field of machine learning and AI-based fraud prevention. In this conversation, we will be focusing on the current state of fraud detection, the groundbreaking technology developed by Featurespace, and the evolving role of central banks and networks in combating fraud. Tune in now!

Navigating The Future Of Offline Payments With Crunchfish - Joachim Samuelsson - Episode #15

Another exciting conversation in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia this week at Currency Research’s Payments Week.  We had the pleasure of speaking with Joachim Samuelsson, CEO at Crunchfish.   
Our discussion centered around the company's pioneering work in offline payments and their unique approach to device-agnostic security for mobile clients.
The conversation provided a wealth of insights into the evolving landscape of payments technology, particularly in the context of digital currencies and artificial intelligence (AI).
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Global Money Movement, AI, Embedded Finance, And Much More - Alan Koenigsberg - Episode #14

In this new special episode of our podcast recorded onsite at Currency Research’s Payments Week in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, we had the pleasure of hosting Alan Koenigsberg, the Global Head of Large/Middle Market Segments and Working Capital Solutions at Visa. Alan shared his experience in the evolving finance landscape, focusing on the critical themes of automation, digitization, and embedded finance.
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South America Update with Alejandro Malamud (in Spanish language) - Episode #13

Welcome to the first podcast episode in Spanish by Currency Research hosted by our VP, Sergio Sanchez. In our latest episode, we had the pleasure of diving deep into the world of cash management and exploring the innovations shaping the future of currency. Tune in now to listen to the full episode!

Live from the Banknote Conference: A Conversation with Steve Son - Episode #12

Welcome to the latest episode of our podcast! We enjoyed recording a special live episode at the Banknote Conference in Fort Worth, Texas. It was an exhilarating day filled with engaging activities and the unique opportunity to host a live guest, Mr. Steve Son, who oversees Fed Cash Services for the Federal Reserve Financial Services Group.Steve Son shared his extensive responsibilities in managing cash operations across the FED. His mission is critical: ensuring the availability of cash to financial institutions and, by extension, to consumers who rely on it daily. Think about the impact this has on the economy! Listen to the full episode to discover all the details. Tune in now!