The Payments Podcast

The Payments Podcast


2026 Payments Outlook: Staying Ahead of AI-Driven Threats

January 13, 2026

Cybercrime is evolving fast, and 2026 will bring new challenges for banks and corporates alike. In this episode, we talk with Bottomline fraud experts Eric Choltus and Marc Salinas about the rising risks of B2B payments fraud, account takeover (ATO), and AI-enabled attacks. They share practical strategies for upstream fraud detection, regulatory compliance, and why consortiums and embedded banking matters most. Whether you’re a bank or business, tune in for actionable insights to strengthen your defenses and protect your payment workflows.