Mastering Global Payroll Payments in 2026: Reducing Cost, Preventing Failures and Strengthening Compliance Through Smarter Payment Workflows
Payroll teams today are under growing pressure to deliver flawless global payments while managing rising costs and tightening compliance expectations. Unlike traditional discussions that focus purely on regulatory requirements, this session explores the financial and operational impact of inefficient payroll payment processes - from hidden FX costs to failure loops, reconciliation burden, and compliance-driven delays.
Drawing on insights from a payments provider operating across 120+ countries, this webinar delivers practical strategies payroll teams can implement immediately to reduce cost, increase payment success rates, and embed compliance-by-default into the operational workflow - without additional admin or complexity.
Drawing on insights from a payments provider operating across 120+ countries, this webinar delivers practical strategies payroll teams can implement immediately to reduce cost, increase payment success rates, and embed compliance-by-default into the operational workflow - without additional admin or complexity.
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29.01.2026
15:00
Meet the presenters
Craig Bryce, Head of Pre-Sales & Implementation @ Currencies DirectCraig leads the design and delivery of payment solutions for complex B2B and enterprise use cases. With over 25 years of experience in the payments industry, Craig has worked across both traditional financial institutions and FinTechs, supporting organisations through onboarding, integration and operational scale-up. He brings deep technical and commercial expertise, with a strong focus on translating complex payment requirements into practical, reliable implementations for customers.
Stephane Baranzelli, Global VP & General Manager @ Currencies DirectStephane leads international B2B and embedded payments strategy at Currencies Direct. With over 20 years of experience in payments and global financial services (within Experian, Believe Music, Spendesk and now Redpin), Stephane focuses on helping payroll and finance teams simplify cross-border payments, improve control and compliance, and scale efficiently across multiple countries. He brings a pragmatic, execution-led perspective shaped by years of building and growing international payment businesses.
