In this Paymode-focused episode, host Paul McMeekin sits down with Solitaire Moffett, Director of Implementations at Bottomline, to explore best practices for seamless client onboarding. From engaging the right stakeholders early to overcoming common pitfalls like testing fatigue and resource constraints, Solitaire shares actionable insights and success stories that highlight why preparation and communication are key. Plus, hear her advice for CFOs and treasurers on accelerating the shift to electronic payments.

Cybercrime is evolving fast, and 2026 will bring new challenges for banks and corporates alike. In this episode, we talk with Bottomline fraud experts Eric Choltus and Marc Salinas about the rising risks of B2B payments fraud, account takeover (ATO), and AI-enabled attacks. They share practical strategies for upstream fraud detection, regulatory compliance, and why consortiums and embedded banking matters most. Whether you’re a bank or business, tune in for actionable insights to strengthen your defenses and protect your payment workflows.

In this special 2026 Payments Outlook episode of the Payments Podcast, host Owen McDonald is joined by experts Jeff Feuerstein and Richard Ransom to unpack what corporates can expect in 2026. From rising fraud threats and compliance mandates to the strategic role of payment hubs and embedded payments, this discussion explores how AI, open banking, and advanced analytics will reshape B2B payment security, efficiency, and liquidity management. If you’re planning for the future of corporate finance, this is a must-listen.

In this special 2026 Payments Outlook episode of the Payments Podcast, host Owen McDonald is joined by Jessica Cheney and Vitus Rotzer to explore the trends shaping the future of banking and B2B payments. From monetizing ISO 20022 data and accelerating real-time and cross-border payments to scaling embedded payments and leveraging AI for fraud prevention, this conversation dives deep into the strategies banks must adopt to stay competitive. Discover why collaboration, APIs, and advanced analytics will define success in the coming year.

In this episode, co-host Paul McMeekin of Bottomline and Rebecca Meeker, SVP of B2B Partnerships and Embedded Finance at Mastercard, explore how fragmented business payment experiences are transforming through embedded finance, virtual cards, and other innovative capabilities. From pay-by-invoice to procure-to-pay, and new use cases for virtual cards, this episode dives into practical strategies for enhancing efficiency while tightening payment security. Tune in for expert B2B payment insights.

In this episode, we speak with Erin O'Loughlin, a former CIA operative and the Senior Director of Training at the Association of Certified Financial Crime Specialists, about insider fraud. Erin shares how behavioral cues, access anomalies, and overlooked privileges can signal risk, and why role-specific training, simulations, and just-in-time nudges are essential for prevention.

Whether you're in frontline ops, tech, or leadership, this conversation offers practical insights to help banks and businesses detect threats early and build a culture of compliance.

In this episode of the Paymode edition of the Payments Podcast, Paul McMeekin sits down with Joe Kight, Head of the Healthcare Institutional Client Group at U.S. Bank, to explore how banks are helping healthcare organizations modernize their payments infrastructure. As labor costs and operational expenses rise, Joe shares how U.S. Bank is leveraging its expertise to streamline B2B payments in a sector that depends on secure, efficient, and high-volume transactions. Tune in for insights at the intersection of finance and healthcare.

In this episode of the Payments Podcast, host Owen McDonald is joined by Richard Ransom, Head of Solutions Consulting at Bottomline, to explore five major B2B payments challenges across vertical markets. From legacy tech and operational risk to fraud, cybersecurity, and modernization, they unpack how different industries are navigating these issues, and why having a payments champion could be the key to futureproofing your processes.

In this episode of the Payments Podcast, Paul McMeekin chats with Jeff Feuerstein of Bottomline about the major shifts in B2B payments - from tackling fraud and enhancing supplier partnerships to leveraging AI and integrated tech. Discover how networks are transforming the payment ecosystem and why CFOs must rethink their payment strategies.

In this episode of the Payments Podcast, Owen McDonald speaks with Amrita Ghanekar, Senior Director at BNY Treasury Services, about the forces driving payments modernization. From SaaS as a strategic enabler to the rise of data-sharing ecosystems and real-time architectures, Amrita shares how banks can unlock agility, personalization, and resilience. Learn how global trends influence innovation and why the future of banking lies in contextual intelligence and customer-centricity.