Demystifying faster cross-border payments: insight for fintechs

Tuesday, September 24 | 1 PM ET

The volume of cross-border payments is only going in one direction - up. What are the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in global payments? Join us with industry experts as we give fintechs and businesses practical insights into navigating the fast-paced world of international payments.

Meet the speakers

Rich Meszaros

Sara Beth Felix

Keith Vander Leest

Rich Meszaros
Vice President, Head of Cross Border Money Movement
North America, Visa Direct

Rich Meszaros is Vice President, Head of Cross Border Money Movement, leading the commercialization strategy and business growth for NA Visa Direct Visa Direct is Visa’s real time money movement network that enables fast, simple, and secure digital payments to 190 countries, 160 currencies, and 7 B+ card, account and wallet endpoints worldwide Rich is focused on working with global clients to design, launch, and grow their cross border payment programs

Sarah Beth Felix
CEO, Palmera Consulting

Sarah Beth Felix has over 20 years of experience in AML and sanctions with operational, audit and consulting roles, working with banks, payment firms, and global Fintechs. Operationalizing AML/sanctions threats is one of her most well-known attributes, providing actionable solutions. Beyond traditional banking, she has specialized years of work in Fintechs, Lendtechs, cannabis banking, crypto, correspondent banking, and trade finance.

Keith Vander Leest
Head of Payments, Cross River

Keith Vander Leest leads the Payments team at Cross River, Payments at Cross River consists of our ACH, RTP, Wires, Push to Card, and Acquiring products offered through our APIs on our bank core COS.  Keith joined Cross River in 2020 as Head of Channels. Prior to Cross River Keith was at American Express holding roles on both their issuing and acquiring businesses.  Prior to American Express Keith was at First Data.  Keith holds a MBA from Purdue University and a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from Calvin University.