In this episode of The Issuer Academy podcast, host Merusha Naidu is joined by Paul Trueman, Executive Vice President of Cyber and Intelligence at Mastercard, and Stephen Bowe, Chief Product Officer at Paymentology. Together, they unpack the fine line where innovation meets fraud, revealing how scams are becoming hyper-personalised, why tokenisation and one-time-use cards are game-changers, and how AI is both a security superpower and a scammer's weapon.

What You’ll Learn:

How to balance frictionless payments with enhanced security through intelligent authentication
Why AI and machine learning are becoming critical tools for fraud prevention
The evolution of card payments from physical to digital and how it's reshaping customer expectations
How to turn security features into value-added services that customers actively appreciate
Why collaboration across the payments ecosystem is essential for combating modern fraud
How to leverage data intelligence to make real-time decisions without compromising user experience
The future of digital payments and why cards will become more omnipresent

Paul Trueman is the Executive Vice President of Cyber and Intelligence at Mastercard, bringing vast expertise in cybersecurity, fraud prevention, and payment innovation. With over two decades of experience in the payments industry, Paul has been instrumental in developing Mastercard's AI-driven security solutions, including Decision Intelligence and Safety Net. His work has helped shape how the industry approaches security, particularly in areas like APP fraud prevention and cyber resilience.

Stephen Bowe serves as the Chief Product Officer at Paymentology, leveraging his deep background in digital banking and neobank operations. With significant experience in developing innovative payment solutions, Stephen focuses on creating seamless, secure payment experiences while maintaining robust security measures. His expertise in product development and customer experience has been crucial in transforming how financial institutions approach card program innovation.

Episode Resources:

Paul Trueman on LinkedIn
Stephen Bowe on LinkedIn
Mastercard Website
Merusha Naidu on LinkedIn
Paymentology Website

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