Hosted by the IPA, the Innovative Payments Pod is designed to keep you ahead of an ever-changing industry and position you to succeed in tomorrow's prepaid environment. Join us for thought-provoking discussions on the most pressing issues of the day.
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In this episode of the IPA's Monthly Government Update podcast , Brian Tate , the IPA's CEO, discusses where the regulatory action will happen throughout the rest of 2026 . He talks about the possibilities for payments legislation in Congress , the CFPB's Unified Agenda, and the changing of the guard at the Bureau . This podcast was recorded on Ju ly 30 , 2026. Things may have changed by the time…
In this episode, B rian Tate , the IPA's CEO, about the latest developments in payments regulation out of Washington DC. We discuss OMB director Russel Vought's testimony in front of Congress, what's next for open banking, and Brian gives his current vibe on the midterm elections . This podcast was recorded on Ju ly 17 , 2026. Things may have changed by the time you hear it. If you want to keep up…
In th e latest episode of the IPA Payments Pod, Ben Jackson talks with Tal Clark, the CEO of Instant Financial , about its recent survey of restaurant workers and their financial health. The company surveyed all levels of restaurant staff – servers, cooks, and managers – and heard their stories about how they manage their financial lives, and the sacrifices they make to make ends meet . You can…
In this episode, Brian Tate, the IPA's CEO, discusses the Federal Reserve's proposal for a new kind of payments account, the executive order about bank customer citizenship, and the new California agency that will headed by former CFPB director Rohit Chopra. This podcast was recorded on May 28 , 2026. Things may have changed by the time you hear it. L isteners can learn more about the world of…
I n th is episode , Rory Wilson, a consultant with Rebel , and Annalise Czerny , a payments lead for Rebel , talk about how their company works at the intersection of payments and mobility . They discuss how helping customers pay for getting around, whether by bus, train, or even rental scooters can help issuers build their payments program. They also cover why open-loop payments are an increasing…
I n this episode, Brian Tate, the IPA's CEO, discusses the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation's recent consent order against Yotta Technologies. He covers what led up to the order, how it might herald a new age of regulation for Fintechs, and why it shows that companies shouldn't do business with jerks. This podcast was recorded on May 19 , 2026. Things may have changed…
The I PA recently wrapped up its annual conference last week . W hile payments has a bright future, industry players will need to navigate a complex landscape. I n this episode, Brian Tate, the IPA's CEO, talks about the conference and the lessons learned there. H e discuss es what the audience heard from the regulators who spoke, the trends that emerged during the sessions, and what was on…
A myriad of forces reshape the payments industry everyday . Whether it is new technology , new regulations, or new attacks by fraudsters, it can be tough to keep up with the ever-changing landscape. In this episode, we discuss how payments professionals can learn about all of these factors and more at the Innovative Payments Conference, taking place at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington DC, April…
E very payment has a context and intention that goes with it. Transactions seem like a simple movement of funds, but things like donations and incentives carry more weight than just the money they move . In this episode Marina Hodges, the executive vice president of Merchant and Payments at SKU x , explains how the company tries to honor the intentions behind payments by filtering transactions.…
Ep 18 9 Show Notes IPA's Government Update Podcast February 2026 I n this episode, B rian Tate, the I PA's CEO, about the late st developments out of the executive branch. Topics discussed include: the state of the union speech, including what was not mentioned, a new effort to recover pandemic funds, and the possible move to require citizenship for all bank account holders. This podcast was…
