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Monday, August 03, 2026

The Fintech Show #140: Partnering Towards US Success with Kani, FIS, Mastercard and ATPC

In this episode of the Fintech Show, we speak to Mike Kresse from FIS, Marc McCarthy from Kani Payments, Sabrina Tharani from Mastercard and West Richards from ATPC, to uncover the increasingly pivotal role partnerships play in navigating the evolving American payments industry. Kani Payments CCO McCarthy highlights their recent entry into the US, at a time where streamlining reconciliation couldn’t be more important and Kresse, an SVP at FIS, provides some insight into the impact of FedNow.

We also hear from Mastercard SVP Tharani who heads up their Start Path programme, on how they’re committing to fostering partnerships with innovative companies like Kani to address key industry challenges. In Atlanta, West Richards, Executive Director of the American Transaction Processers Coalition (ATPC) sheds light on their mission to assist European companies navigating the complexities of the US market.

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