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Innovations in the Payments Industry

Innovations in the Payments Industry

Type:

(In-company) classroom or virtual

Duration:

8 hours

Level:

Practitioner

Language:

English

This training explores how payments are being transformed by technology, regulation, and changing customer expectations. It covers topics such as instant payments, digital assets and stablecoins, AI-driven payment processes, embedded payments, infrastructure modernization, card innovations, etc.

Participants gain high-level insight into how these innovations work in practice, the ecosystems behind them, and the regulatory frameworks that shape their adoption.

Rather than focusing on theory alone, the training emphasizes real-world use cases, market developments, and strategic implications for banks, payment service providers, and financial institutions.

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Course objectives

After completing this training, participants will be able to:

  • Identify the key trends and drivers behind payments innovation.
  • Explain how major payment innovations operate in practice.
  • Assess the impact of new technologies on payment ecosystems and business models.
  • Understand the role of regulation in payments innovation.
  • Evaluate opportunities and risks for financial institutions and payment service providers.

Contribute confidently to payments innovation and transformation initiatives.

Course outline

  • Evolution of Payments
    Explore how payment methods have evolved and understand the foundations of today's payments ecosystem.
  • Industry Trends Shaping Payments
    Examine the market, customer, and technology trends transforming the payments landscape.
  • Instant Payments & Account-to-Account Payments
    Understand the shift towards real-time payments and the growing role of A2A payment solutions.
  • Digital Wallets & Card Innovation
    Discover how wallets, tokenisation, and new payment experiences are reshaping customer interactions.
  • Digital Assets & Stablecoins
    Gain insight into blockchain-based payment innovations, stablecoins, and their potential impact on financial services.
  • Embedded Finance
    Learn how payments and financial services are becoming integrated into non-financial platforms and customer journeys.
  • Artificial Intelligence in Payments
    Explore how AI is improving payment processes, fraud prevention, customer service, and operational efficiency.
  • Digital Identity & Trust
    Understand the role of digital identity solutions in enabling secure and seamless payment experiences.
  • Regulatory Developments
    Review the key regulations influencing payment innovation, including PSD3, FiDA, AI regulation, and digital resilience requirements.
  • Future Outlook for Payments
    Assess the opportunities, challenges, and strategic implications of emerging innovations for financial institutions and payment service providers.

Reviews

Reviews

4.7 (out of 5)
The trainers demonstrated deep expertise and created an engaging learning environment. Their openness to questions and discussions helped bring the topics to life and made the training highly relevant.
4.6 (out of 5)
“I've learned a lot; I already notice a difference in my work with my new knowledge.“

Logistics

Everything you need to know

  • When: On request
  • Where: Virtual or on request or in our offices in Belgium, The Netherlands, Germany, France or the UK 
  • Duration: 8 hours
  • Price: On request
  • For whom: Medior and senior financial professionals.
  • Prerequisites: This training is designed for professionals with a basic understanding of payments concepts and payment processing who wish to deepen their knowledge of emerging trends and innovations.
  • Certification: Certificate of attendance
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