Visa Spotlights

Join Visa's Michael Berner and littlefish's Founder & CEO Brandon Roberts for an insightful discussion on the fintech landscape in SouthAfrica. 

Key highlights in the episode:

• How littlefish is revolutionizing commerce for smallbusinesses.
• Challenges and opportunities of digitalpayments adoption for SMBs.
• The pivotal role of fintechs in advancing financialinclusion and #economic empowerment in the region.

About littlefish
littlefish is an innovative platform that offers dynamic insights, enabling you to tailor experiences for merchants of any size, in any industry, in any market.

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Digital payments are often associated with the physical card in our wallet or the digital credential on our phones. This seamless experience is made possible by an expansive acceptance network that spans the globe. Visa has more than a 150M merchant locations worldwide. Whether it’s a large airline or a small store, more and more merchants are finding the benefits of digital payments in their business. In this episode of Visa Spotlights, Dan Baxter, Visa's Vice President, Corporate Communications, CEMEA, is joined by Michael Berner, Head of Merchant Sales & Acquiring, CEMEA, Visa. Together, they explore the latest trends in the Acceptance landscape, how Visa has been expanding its acceptance network and what are the benefits for merchants and consumers.

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In this episode of Visa Spotlights, Dan Baxter, Visa's Vice President, Corporate Communications, CEMEA, is joined by Cristina Doros, Group Country Manager CISSEE, Visa. Together, they explore the latest payment trends in the CISSEE region, the role of public and private sector in enhancing cross-border remittances, and how Visa is working with government stakeholders to enable access for citizens. They also discuss Visa's role in transforming commerce, and driving women entrepreneurship through the She’s Next initiative. 

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In this episode of Visa Spotlights, Dan Baxter, Visa's Vice President, Corporate Communications, CEMEA, is joined by Tarek Abdalla, Chief Marketing Officer, CEMEA, Visa . Together, they explore the evolution of the Visa brand and outline consumer expectations reshaping how brands are built today. They also discuss Visa’s efforts to maintain relevance among younger generations. 

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In this episode of Visa Spotlights, our host, Dan Baxter, Visa's Vice President, Corporate Communications, CEMEA, is joined by Shahebaz Khan, Head of Commercial and Money Movement Solutions, CEMEA, Visa . Together, they explore the latest trends shaping the SME sector in Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa. SMEs are the backbone of the economy, contributing to more than half of the GDP and employment in the region. Despite their critical role, they face significant obstacles, including difficulty accessing financial resources and fully leveraging the digital economy.

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In this episode of Visa Spotlights, our host, Dan Baxter, Visa's Vice President, Corporate Communications, CEMEA, is joined by Walter Lironi, Visa's Head of Advisory & Value-Added Services, CEMEA. Together, they explore the evolving landscape of digital commerce and payments which expand beyond transactions, delving into the growing trend of Value-Added Services and examine how they cater to the novel needs of digital native consumers. They also discuss how Visa is championing the aspirations of its clients and partners, fostering tech innovation and trust.

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In this episode of Visa Spotlights, host, Dan Baxter, Visa's Vice President, Corporate Communications, CEMEA, is joined by Godfrey Sullivan, Visa's Head of Strategy & Product, Partnerships and Digital Solutions, CEMEA. Together they share insights and perspectives on the trends shaping the future of commerce, the implications for our clients and partners, and how Visa is supporting them with best-in-class solutions and expertise.

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In this episode of Visa Spotlights, host, Dan Baxter, Visa's Vice President, Corporate Communications, CEMEA, is joined by Charles Lobo, Visa's Senior Vice President and Regional Risk Officer, CEMEA. Together, they explore the concept of the new security paradigm and its implications for each of us. They also discuss pressing payment threats and how to implement the best security posture to fully harness the potential of emerging digital technologies.

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In the first episode of Visa Spotlights, Andrew Torre, Visa's Regional President for CEMEA, discusses key economic shifts in the region – and how Gen Z is significantly poised to influence spending patterns in the coming years. 

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