In this episode, we host Teresa Mesquita, Executive Board Member @ SIBS in Portugal, to discuss the intricacies of European payment systems, focusing on the European Payments Alliance (EuroPA). We explore the role of MB WAY and EMPSA in this joint venture, the challenges of interoperability, the urgency for pan-European solutions, and the implications of sovereignty in payment infrastructure. The conversation also delves into the future of the digital euro and its potential impact on existing payment solutions.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to EuroPA and EMPSA
02:15 The MB WAY and EuroPA Payment Solution
05:24 Interoperability in European Payments
12:43 Urgency in Payment Solutions
19:05 Sovereignty in European Payments
26:31 The Role of Digital Euro
40:44 Conclusion and Future Outlook
