The P.I.T. Exchange Podcast
P.I.T. Exchange is the podcast by Currency Research that will delve into the latest in payments, innovation & technology, engaging with the industry’s most innovative thought leaders to provide invaluable knowledge and insights. Each episode dives into the trends and stories reshaping the global currency and payments ecosystem—covering topics like cash usage, access to cash, AI in payments, fraud prevention, cybersecurity, cash lifecycle management, and the evolving role of central banks, among others. P.I.T. Exchange sparks conversations that define the future of global payments, currency, and technology.
Since its launch in April 2024, P.I.T. Exchange has:
- Surpassed 7,100+ downloads.
- Reached listeners across 122 countries, reflecting a truly global audience.
- Featured over 70 senior leaders and international experts from the payments, currency, and technology industries.
Listen To The Latest Episode
It’s an Age of Adapt or Die with Chris Brummer [Season 3 | Episode #20]
In this episode, our hosts sits down with Chris Brummer, CEO of Fintech Foundation, to look at what happens when financial technology moves faster than the rules designed to govern it. It’s not a completely new problem. Financial regulation has adapted to major changes before, from the paper crisis that once forced Wall Street to close on Wednesdays to the shift towards electronic trading. But today’s challenge is different. Blockchains, tokenized assets and AI don’t stop at national borders, while regulation largely does.
Previous Episodes
Central Bank Payments Conference (CBPC) Roadshow Series
Bridging the Gap: Connecting Payments Research with Central Bank Policy – Ezechiel Copic & Elif Akoğuz [Episode #1]
Get ready for a front-row seat at the intersection of academia, policy, and industry as we take you on the special segment of the P.I.T. Exchange, Central Bank Payments Conference (CBPC) Roadshow. In this special episode, host Jordan Taylor is joined by Ezechiel Copic of the Visa Economic Empowerment Institute and Elif Akoğuz, Phd candidate from KU Leuven, who unpack the rapidly evolving world of payments and open banking.
Swift: Shaping the Future of Finance – Shriyanka Hore [Episode #2]
Step into the intersection of academia, policy, and industry with the latest episode of the CBPC Roadshow series. In this episode, our host sits down with Shriyanka Hore, Global Head of Industry Engagement, Policy and Insights at Swift, for a wide-ranging conversation on the innovations, challenges, and strategic shifts shaping the future of international payments.
Payments Edge Discussion: Skills for the Next-Generation of Payments Leaders – Julia Streets & Amy Burr [Episode #3]
Our host sits down with Julia Streets, Founder & CEO of Streets Consulting, and Amy Burr, Chief Product and Relationship Officer, Federal Reserve Financial Services to explore what leadership looks like in today’s rapidly evolving payments landscape.
Trust Is More Than a Handshake– Paulo Barbosa [Episode #4]
In the last episode of CBPC Roadshow series, our host and Paulo Barbosa, COO of Banfico, explored why federated trust frameworks are becoming essential for the next era of payments. Their conversation sheds light on how financial institutions, fintechs, and regulators can navigate the complexities of modern payment ecosystems by moving beyond the limitations of APIs and embracing shared trust infrastructure.
From groundbreaking insights to memorable discussions, our past episodes brought the best of industry trends to life. Here are a few standout conversations that you won’t want to miss!
Season 1
Season 2
Upcoming P.I.T. Exchange Podcast Guests:
- Viktoria Soltesz, Founder & CEO, PSP Angels
- Lonnie Talbert, President, ATMIA
- Victoria Cleland, Chief Cashier and Special Advisor to the Governors, Bank of England
- Sharmyn Powell, Director, Payment System Modernization and Financial Inclusion, Eastern Caribbean Central Bank
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Disclaimer: While we embrace open dialogue and value diverse perspectives, it’s important to note that the views expressed by individuals in our podcast episodes are entirely their own. They may not necessarily align with the views, opinions, or positions of the organization they are associated with.
