Mastercard Inner Circle Podcast
Mastercard Inner Circle Podcast
Mastercard Asia Pacific Pte Ltd
Welcome to Inner Circle, the Mastercard podcast that covers the trends, topics and tech driving payments innovation in Asia Pacific. Each episode will bring you bite-sized nuggets of knowledge to keep you abreast of the forces shaping the industry now and for the future. Tune in for your shot of insider insights from those in the know.
The Perfect Storm of Tech
As technologies reshape the world around us, how are consumers and businesses navigating the shifts that transform the way we live, work, and interact? Unmask the factors behind rising fraud, pitfalls of rapid technological convergence, and the ethical considerations confronting businesses in the age of artificial intelligence.
Jan 10, 2024
15 min
The Future of the Space Economy
Embark on a journey through the endless potential of space, from the burgeoning field of space tourism to the exciting frontier of asteroid mining. Discover what will drive the growth and transformation of commerce in space.
Oct 12, 2023
15 min
Navigating Disruptive Innovation with the Cool Kids of Tech
Enter the world of cutting-edge technology and disruptive innovation where we reveal the latest advancements and breakthroughs that are reshaping the digital frontiers, safeguarding our online identities from emerging threats, and confronting the complex challenges of our rapidly evolving digital landscape.
Sep 15, 2023
14 min
Leading the Way in Clean Energy: What's Next for Sustainable Payments?
Sustainability has become a hot corporate buzzword, but is it a fad, or here to stay? Marie Soon, Mastercard APAC head of Sustainability, chats with Eugenia Koh from Standard Chartered and Mathias Wikström from Doconomy to debunk common misconceptions, explore why going green makes good business sense - and 'cents' - and how companies can successfully transition to a low-carbon economy through smart innovation.
Jul 17, 2023
14 min
From Plastic to Pixel: The Future of Payments
Has cash been dethroned as king? Have we reached a 'cheque-mate'? How far are we from a world where digital currencies fully replace paper and plastic forms of currency? Connie Cheng, VP, Innovation Management, Asia Pacific at Mastercard speaks to Natasha Zurnamer, CEO & Co-Founder of Optty, and Paul Weingarth, CEO & Co-Founder of Slyp, about the next generation of payments, and the many possibilities that the future holds.
May 4, 2023
18 min
Inflation: Is The End In Sight?
Supply chain disruptions, rising commodity costs, pent-up demand – just a few of the many drivers behind inflation. In this episode, David Mann, Mastercard's Chief Economist for AP & MEA, unpacks why inflation is so high, and if higher prices are here to stay.
Aug 29, 2022
11 min
A Holistic Approach to Women's Economic Empowerment
The list of barriers holding women from participating in the digital economy is long. Still, they are not inevitable—if governments, the private sector and financial services providers work together to remove them. Hear from Payal Dalal, Senior Vice President at the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth on the collective strides made in the region and beyond, and the necessary holistic approach to further promote women's participation in the economy.
Aug 23, 2022
7 min
Navigating The Digital Assets Landscape
Blockchain, cryptocurrencies, NFTs, CBDCs – what are the opportunities, and what are the risks? In this episode, our experts break down the buzzwords and explore how businesses can harness the power of the digital asset ecosystem to stay relevant to a new generation of crypto natives. Find out more in the 'Tokens on a chain' report: https://news.mstr.cd/3d5iHS4
Aug 5, 2022
13 min
Unpacking Asia Pacific's Travel Recovery
If flight booking trends continue at their current pace, an estimated 430 million more passengers are expected to fly in Asia Pacific in 2022 compared to last year. With border measures relaxing and travel recovery underway for much of the region, Mastercard's Chief Economist for AP & MEA explains who is the post-pandemic traveler? What do they want to do? Where do they want to go? And how are they getting there? Get the "Travel 2022: Trends & Transitions" report here: https://bit.ly/3MG4eZR
May 27, 2022
9 min
Up for Grabs: The $5.5T B2B Commerce Opportunity
APAC is the B2B commerce capital of the world. Yet less than 1% of the addressable opportunity in industries like electronics, retail and FMCG is actually carded—presenting vast untapped potential for financial institutions. Why is so much being left on the table?
Nov 1, 2021
7 min
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