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Finextra
21-07-2025
- Business
- Finextra
Payments Innovation Forum elects new board members
The Payments Innovation Forum (PIF), the not-for-profit industry body dedicated to advancing innovation in payments, has announced the results of its 2025 Board elections. 0 The newly elected Board will play a pivotal role in guiding PIF's strategic direction and furthering its mission to foster innovation across the payments ecosystem. The election results reflect a strong balance of continuity and renewal within PIF's leadership. Three Board members will continue their service, including two re-elected directors and one continuing director, preserving valuable organisational knowledge and experience. They are joined by eight newly elected representatives, bringing fresh perspectives and expanding the diversity of experience across the Board. All have been appointed as non-executive directors, contributing independent insight and strategic guidance to PIF's work. The newly elected Board members are: • Mark Beresford, Director, Edgar, Dunn & Company • Lori Breitzke, Head of US Channel Development & Partners, B4B Payments • Scott Dawson, CEO, DECTA • Chris Ford, Senior Director, BHN EMEA, BHN (Blackhawk Network) • Tribh Grewal, Head of International Product Strategy and Business Development, Discover Network / Diners Club International (DN / DCI) • Kevin McAdam, CEO Andaria UK/Executive Director, Andaria Financial Services UK Ltd • Daniel Saliba, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Lighthouse Compliance UK • Jonathan Vaux, Global Head of Propositions & Partnerships, Thredd • The following candidates have been re-elected to the Board: • Jason Field, Vice President, Account Management, Mastercard • Hartwig Gerhartinger, SVP Global Regulatory, Enterprise Risk, ESG, Paysafe Commenting on the results, Diane Brocklebank, Executive Director of PIF said: 'We are deeply grateful to all candidates who participated in this year's elections. Their willingness to contribute their time, expertise, and vision underscores the strength and dedication of the PIF community. We are proud to be governed by a dynamic group committed to driving progress and innovation across the payments industry. We also extend our sincere thanks to our outgoing Board members for their invaluable service. Their leadership has helped steer PIF through a period of rapid industry transformation, and their contributions will continue to shape our strategic path. We wish them continued success in their ongoing work across the payments sector. The full list of PIF Board Members is provided below: • Mark Beresford, Director, Edgar, Dunn & Company • Lori Breitzke, Head of US Channel Development & Partners, B4B Payments • Diane Brocklebank, Executive Director, Payments Innovation Forum • Scott Dawson, CEO, DECTA • Boris Diakonov, Co-CEO & Co-Founder, ANNA Money • Jason Field, Vice President, Account Management, Mastercard • Chris Ford, Senior Director, BHN EMEA, BHN (Blackhawk Network) • Hartwig Gerhartinger, SVP Global Regulatory, Enterprise Risk, ESG, Paysafe • Tribh Grewal, Head of International Product Strategy and Business Development, Discover Network / Diners Club International (DN / DCI) • Kevin McAdam, CEO Andaria UK/Executive Director, Andaria Financial Services UK Ltd • Daniel Saliba, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Lighthouse Compliance UK • Jonathan Vaux, Global Head of Propositions & Partnerships, Thredd
Yahoo
19-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
BMO Recognized with 2025 Celent Model Bank Award for Payments Innovation
TORONTO and CHICAGO, June 19, 2025 /CNW/ - BMO today announced it has received the 2025 Celent Model Bank Award for Payments Innovation for five digital payments and client experience initiatives across Canada and the U.S. Digital Card Controls Suite – Canada: BMO Digital Card Controls Suite is a quick solution for clients facing pressing issues such as a lost wallet, damaged cards, or forgotten PINs. With this convenient solution, clients are empowered to manage their cards anywhere and at any time. Unified Push Provisioning – Canada: BMO's Unified Push Provisioning integration enables clients to access their debit or credit cards securely through multiple Google platforms including digital wallets, an automated fill on Google Chrome's web browser as well as save card payment information across stores powered by Google's checkout platform. In addition to improving client experiences, it enhances security through tokenization and enables enhanced fraud checks and seamless connectivity. Enhanced Transaction Details – Canada: The debit and credit enhanced transaction details initiative helps clients make real financial progress by ensuring they are equipped with valuable information to recognize their transactions and have a better understanding of their personal financial management. Available for both debit and credit purchases, clients can quickly convert transactions to installments, gain insights into their spending habits and access more information about a transaction. Direct Deposit Setup and Soft Credit Pull – U.S.: By embedding a direct deposit setup, clients can seamlessly connect their payroll system to their new BMO accounts, activate and fund their accounts and enjoy BMO's offerings instantly. The bank's soft pull inquiry process enables clients to receive real-time and accurate credit eligibility decisions, empowering clients to assess credit eligibility and explore credit options with confidence. FundsNow – U.S.: A check deposit solution, FundsNow grants users immediate and guaranteed access to their eligible mobile-deposited checks, eliminating the need for in-person branch visits. Clients can feel confident when accessing their funds conveniently and confidently on their own terms and in the channel of their choice. "This recognition exemplifies BMO's commitment to delivering great banking experiences across Canada and the United States," said Peter Poon, Head, Digital Self-Service, Innovation and Technology, BMO. "By continuously innovating across our digital payments ecosystem with leading partners like Google, we are helping clients make real financial progress on their terms and with confidence." BMO continues to pave the way as a digitally enabled, future-ready bank, focused on delivering leading digital experiences that help customers make real financial progress. These awards represent another step in BMO's Digital First journey and build on the bank's strong track record of industry recognitions. For more information about the awards please visit: For more information on BMO's tools and resources available to help customers set, track, and manage their personal finances please visit: About BMO Financial Group BMO Financial Group is the seventh largest bank in North America by assets, with total assets of $1.4 trillion as of April 30, 2025. Serving customers for 200 years and counting, BMO is a diverse team of highly engaged employees providing a broad range of personal and commercial banking, wealth management, global markets and investment banking products and services to 13 million customers across Canada, the United States, and in select markets globally. Driven by a single purpose, to Boldly Grow the Good in business and life, BMO is committed to driving positive change in the world, and making progress for a thriving economy, sustainable future, and inclusive society. SOURCE BMO Financial Group View original content:
