In this session Jonathan Lear will discuss the changing nature of the global payments landscape and what it means for originators of payments (businesses and governments), facilitators of payments (financial institution), and the end beneficiary. Relevant case studies will be shared as part of the discussion".
Jonathan Lear is Head of North America for Earthport which is a regulated global financial services organisation specialising in cross-border payments.
Earthport provides a cost-effective and transparent service for secure international payments, servicing banks; money transfer organisations; payment aggregators; and e-commerce businesses.
Earthport delivers a “global ACH” capability using an innovative payments framework specifically designed for high volumes of low value cross- border payments. This provides our clients with access to local clearing schemes in over 55 countries.
Jonathan is responsible for the overall leadership, strategy and execution of Earthport’s expansion plans in North America and establishing and nurturing relationships with our major global customers and partners.
Jonathan recently served on the 2013 NACHA Payments planning committee. Jonathan was also recently elected to the NACHA Global Payments Forum as a committee member.
He holds a B.Sc. in Business and Economics.
NOTE: Registrations will be accepted until Noon Friday October 18, 2013.
