The Payments Association
Andrew Churchill is a seasoned professional in the fields of cybersecurity and digital asset standards. Currently serving as Chair of the Global Standards Working Group at the International Digital Asset Exchange Association (IDAXA), and an Ambassador for The Payments Association, Andrew focuses on enhancing security and regulatory frameworks within digital finance. With extensive experience as a Security Consultant and Researcher since 2004, Andrew specializes in identifying security flaws in government and payment systems, and has held various key roles influencing cyber security and identity management strategies. As Standards Director for the MIDAS Alliance, Andrew contributed to the British Standard on Digital Identification and Authentication, while also previously engaging with the UK government's defense and security technology initiatives. Educational credentials include an MSc in Information Security and an MA in Defence & Security Analysis.
The Payments Association
The Payments Association (previously the Emerging Payments Association or EPA) is for payments firms, big & small. We help our members navigate a complex regulatory environment and facilitate profitable business partnerships. Our purpose is to empower the most influential community in payments, where the connections, collaboration and learning shape an industry that works for all. We operate as an independent representative for the industry and its interests, and drive collaboration within the payments sector in order to bring about meaningful change and innovation. We work closely with industry stakeholders such as the Bank of England, the FCA, HM Treasury, the Payment Systems Regulator, Pay.UK, UK Finance and Innovate Finance. Through our comprehensive programme of activities for members and with guidance from an independent Advisory Board of leading payments CEOs, we facilitate the connections and build the bridges that join the ecosystem together and make it stronger. These activities include a programme of monthly digital and face-to-face events including our annual conference PAY360 and awards dinner, CEO round tables and training activities. We run 7 stakeholder working Project groups: Inclusion, Regulator, Financial Crime, International Trade and Open Banking. The volunteers within these groups represent the collective view of The Payments Association members at industry-critical moments and work together to drive innovation in these areas. We also conduct exclusive industry research which is made available to our members through our Insights knowledge base. These include monthly whitepapers, insightful interviews and tips from the industry’s most successful CEOs.