/Payments Unbound

Volume 5:
Game Changer

Explore the evolving role of treasury as payments are transforming the fan experience, helping insurers fight fraud, bringing financial services to underserved populations and enabling the green economy.

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Insights from industry leaders

Many of the brightest minds in finance share their insights on the important issues connected to payments. See what they have to say.

How will payments be different in 10 years’ time?
“In ten years, I really do think that fast, digital payments will be the norm and blockchain-based payments will be a big element. So, being able to handle that in the treasury space is a must.”

Sharyn Tan

Head of Product, Cash & Treasury M&A, Paypal

How does going cashless at a venue improve the fan experience? 
“The beauty of cashless is speeding things up. We want as short wait times as possible for checkout, whether you are at the retail store or looking at food and beverage options.”

Ged Tarpey

Chief Commercial Officer, Hard Rock Stadium 

What does the future hold for treasury?
“Post-2030, treasury will be more data-driven, technology-centric and strategically focused. We will increasingly leverage AI and machine learning tools to automate repetitive processes and improve cash flow forecasting.”

Adeline Chua

APAC Treasury Manager, Kimberly-Clark Asia Pacific

How can payments and transactional data help you create a better fan experience?
“We are discussing how we can work with different data companies to triangulate the info with our user data to better understand and serve the fan.”

Zachary Malet

Senior Director, ESPN Business Development & Innovation

What are you doing to help those without access to the traditional banking system to transfer money abroad?
“The genesis of the business was based on a genuine need to enable foreign residents who had migrated to the UAE for work to have legitimate and safe ways to send money home to their loved ones.”

Hasan Al Fardan

CEO, Al Fardan Exchange

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Volume 6: The Global Shift Rewiring Finance

The future of payments is being written in code. As technology and finance become ever more intertwined, the builders creating the fast, frictionless and secure technologies powering payments are taking center stage. Explore the world they’re building in Volume 6 of Payments Unbound.

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Volume 4: Ready Payer One

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Volume 3: Bank to the Future

Learn about the impact of generative AI, how blockchain is changing the payments game and what stores will look like in the future.

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Volume 2: The New World of Commerce

Economies are evolving, and the payments landscape is changing quickly. Everything from making doctors’ appointments to selling clothes to how you use your car is impacted. And that’s just the start.

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