Did you know we've enhanced our award-winning Payments Intelligence product? We now deliver market trend reports, consumer behaviour & sentiment analysis, and horizon scanning regulatory guidance through our Payments Intelligence content. Our members needed deeper data intelligence, and we've delivered. Additionally, we recognise the importance of providing our community with merchant-focused insights. You can review our recent merchant survey report, which surveyed 125 UK retail merchants to explore how payment innovation, customer behaviour, and emerging technologies are shaping retail competitiveness. Take a look here: https://lnkd.in/eS9GF3jD If you're not a member, but want to unlock this content, discover how you can join our community here: https://lnkd.in/eMeQ3QC5 Benjamin David Ben Agnew Jack Robertson Gavin Geddes
The Payments Association
Financial Services
London, England 32,259 followers
Connecting the future
About us
The Payments Association (TPA) is for payments firms, big & small. We help our members navigate a complex regulatory environment and facilitate profitable business partnerships. Our purpose is to empower the most influential community in payments, where the connections, collaboration and learning shape an industry that works for all. We operate as an independent representative for the industry and its interests, and drive collaboration within the payments sector in order to bring about meaningful change and innovation. We work closely with industry stakeholders such as the Bank of England, the FCA, HM Treasury, the Payment Systems Regulator, Pay.UK, UK Finance and Innovate Finance. Through our comprehensive programme of activities for members and with guidance from an independent Advisory Board of leading payments CEOs, we facilitate the connections and build the bridges that join the ecosystem together and make it stronger. These activities include a programme of monthly digital and face-to-face event, including the industry leading PAY360 event and PAY360 Awards dinner, CEO round tables and training activities. We run 7 stakeholder working groups: Inclusion, Regulator, Financial Crime, Cross-Border, ESG and Open Banking. The volunteers within these groups represent the collective view of The Payments Association members at industry-critical moments and work together to drive innovation in these areas. We also conduct exclusive industry research which is made available to our members through our Insights knowledge base. These include monthly whitepapers, insightful interviews and tips from the industry’s most successful CEOs. The Payments Association is the trading name of Emerging Payments Ventures Limited.
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https://thepaymentsassociation.org/
External link for The Payments Association
- Industry
- Financial Services
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- London, England
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2004
- Specialties
- Payments, Entrepreneurship, Collaboration, Innovation, Event Management, Project Management, Marketing Communications, Public Relations, Industry Lobbying, Emerging Markets, Investment advice, and Regulation
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Sandbox Workspace, Red Lion Court
46-48 Park Street
London, England SE1 9EQ, GB
Employees at The Payments Association
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Tony Craddock
Director General of The Payments Association, VEG Member
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Laura McCracken
Board Director-FinTech, Payments & Platforms [Ex-Meta, Amazon, American Express and Accenture]
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Yaprak de Beaufort
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David Parker
Fintech Chairman/NED | Investor | Advisor | Awards Judge | Keynote Speaker | Influencer; CEO Polymath Consulting, CBI approved PCF2 and PCF3
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Top 10 Financial Crime Megatrends to Watch Powered by Payments Intelligence, the go-to source for payments professionals, we've released an exclusive list of the top 10 financial crime megatrends set to shape the payments sector over the next 12 months. Based on real-time data and expert insights, these trends highlight the evolving nature of financial crime—and how institutions can stay one step ahead. 🔍💼 🔗 Stay informed. Stay protected: https://lnkd.in/e25UyjNv #Payments #FinTech #FinancialCrime #RiskManagement #Compliance #FraudPrevention #PaymentsIntelligence #Banking #AML #CyberSecurity
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“We’re seeing a real opportunity to consolidate, collaborate—and drive smarter regulation.” — David Geale, FCA & PSR In this episode of the Insight Podcast, we’re joined by one of the UK’s top regulatory leaders to discuss what the consolidation of the FCA and PSR means for the future of payments. We also explore how the National Payments Vision is influencing infrastructure reform, why stablecoins and programmable money are back in focus, and how regulation is evolving to support innovation, open banking, and fraud prevention. Whether you're in fintech, regulation, or policy, this conversation is packed with insight on how smarter, joined-up regulation can unlock progress across the ecosystem. 🎧 Listen to the full episode → https://lnkd.in/eJFj57Sj #Payments #Podcast #FCA #PSR #Fintech #Regulation #Stablecoins #OpenBanking #NationalPaymentsVision #DigitalFinance
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We are thrilled to announce Marriott International as a new Merchant Community Member of The Payments Association. As one of the world’s largest hospitality brands, with more than 8,000 properties across 139 countries, Marriott brings an unbeatable experience in managing global payment ecosystems. From hotel bookings and loyalty rewards to mobile check-ins and cross-border transactions, they understand the importance of security, flexibility and customer importance in every step of the payment journey. Through our community, Marriott International will gain access to exclusive peer-to-peer learning, cross-industry collaboration, and regulatory insight. Together, we aim to advance secure, scalable, and frictionless payment experiences across the hospitality and travel sectors. 📩 For information on membership and benefits, Visit https://lnkd.in/eZJASuyh #TPA #merchantcommunity #Marriott #hospitalitypayments #paymentsinnovation
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We are thrilled to announce our shortlist for Best ESG Initiative🏆 Congratulations to all of our finalists, and we look forward to celebrating with you all on the 1st October 2025! Secure your spot with payments excellence today: https://lnkd.in/eSeapTZV Algbra, COPECTO GmbH, Crown Agents Bank, GoCodeGreen | B Corp™, Worldline, Zero #ThePAY360Awards #Payments #Awards #Excellence
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📢 New Report: Financial Crime 360 – State of the Industry 2025 Fraud and financial crime continue to evolve at pace. Our latest Financial Crime 360 report reveals how the industry is responding to escalating threats—from identity deepfakes to AI-driven fraud—and where priorities lie for prevention, regulation, and investment. 🔎 Key insights: • 62% view identity deepfakes as the top AI-driven fraud threat • 59% are prioritising machine learning and AI investment • 72% cite fraud as the biggest challenge over the next 12 months • 47% report identity fraud as the most common fraud type From technology readiness gaps to regulatory reform priorities, the findings offer essential guidance for C-suite, compliance, and product leaders navigating an increasingly complex landscape. 📄 Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/edEfsEfa With key commentary from: Dr Mark Goldspink Justin Clements (Chargebacks911) John Hamilton (ChargebackStop) Dalbir Sahota (London Stock Exchange Group) Jack Robertson, Benjamin D. #FinancialCrime360 #PaymentsAssociation #FraudPrevention #AIinFinance #FinancialCrime #Regulation #Fintech #Payments
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The leading financial crime conference is expanding again, hosting 1,500 industry leaders at Old Billingsgate, London for the largest and most influential financial crime and fraud prevention event in Europe. In November 2025, Financial Crime 360 will bring together the full financial crime ecosystem — from banks and regulators to merchants, fintech's, and solution providers — for a day of insight, innovation, and collaboration. Our agenda is live, so it's the perfect time to talk through why we think your company would benefit from joining us as a sponsor or exhibitor. ⏳ Prices go up at the end of July ✅ 50% of opportunities already sold 🎯 Packages tailored to your goals & budget Join top-tier brands already securing their space. Let us help you stand out and drive impact at the heart of the FinCrime conversation. Contact Jonathan Owusu to explore sponsorship options: jonathan.owusu@thepaymentsassociation.org Don't just take our word for it, hear from ACI Worldwide. #FinancialCrime360 #FC360 #FinCrime #EventSponsorship #Compliance #RegTech #AntiMoneyLaundering #FinancialCrimePrevention
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What if the smartest voices in payments were all in one place? Payments Review brings together sharp, forward-looking insight on the forces shaping fintech, from the role of AI in fraud prevention to the high-stakes race between big tech and banks over digital wallets. It’s not a trend report or a PR roundup. Its content built for decision-makers navigating complex shifts in payments, data, and technology. If you're serious about staying ahead, this is the review worth reading. 👉 https://lnkd.in/euFPUvrN #PaymentsReview #FintechLeadership #DigitalFinance
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Strong and assertive headship from the Chancellor tonight in ways that will affect us all.
Big Ted and I are excited to hear the Chancellor announce that she will drive forward developments in #Blockchain technology, in her Mansion House speech tonight This includes tokenised securities and (most significantly) #stablecoins, as well as an ambitious design for a new digital guilt instrument so the UK can be at the forefront of a digital asset innovation. This will, as she says, make the UK the best place in the world to deliver financial service. She will have the full commitment of The Payments Association to support making this happen. We can’t wait to get on with it (I’m just not sure how helpful my old bear - d.o.b. 5.4.1960 - will be, but I’m sure he will do his best).
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We are excited to announce our shortlist for Best Use of Open Banking🏆 Congratulations to all of our finalists, and we look forward to celebrating with you all on the 1st October 2025! Secure your spot with payments excellence today: https://lnkd.in/eqq3XjXK Brite Payments, Lloyds Banking Group, Raidiam, Salt Edge, Token.io, Yaspa #ThePAY360Awards #Payments #Awards #Excellence
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