IPA Payments Pod

In the latest episode of the IPA Payments Pod, Ben Jackson talks with Tal Clark, the CEO of Instant Financial, about its recent survey of restaurant workers and their financial health.  

The company surveyed all levels of restaurant staff – servers, cooks, and managers – and heard their stories about how they...

In this episode, Brian Tate, the IPA’s CEO, discusses the Federal Reserve’s proposal for a new kind of payments account, the executive order about bank customer citizenship, and the new California agency that will headed by former CFPB director Rohit Chopra. 

This podcast was recorded on May 28, 2026. Things may...

In this episode, Rory Wilson, a consultant with Rebel, and Annalise Czerny, a payments lead for Rebel, talk about how their company works at the intersection of payments and mobility. 

They discuss how helping customers pay for getting around, whether by bus, train, or even rental scooters can help issuers build...

In this episode, Brian Tate, the IPA’s CEO, discusses the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation’s recent consent order against Yotta Technologies.  

He covers what led up to the order, how it might herald a new age of regulation for Fintechs, and why it shows that companies shouldn’t

The IPA recently wrapped up its annual conference last week. While payments has a bright future, industry players will need to navigate a complex landscape.  

In this episode, Brian Tate, the IPA’s CEO, talks about the conference and the lessons learned there.  

He discusses what the audience heard from...