The Payments Space, Episode 31: The Quantum Future is Now

About this episode

This episode discusses the impact of quantum computing on financial institutions and transaction security.

Quantum computing is not a futuristic concept but a reality that will impact financial institutions and the security of their transactions. In this episode kicking off the third year of the podcast, host Anne-Marie Leake welcomes Nanci McKenzie, Payments Expert in the Research Division of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, to talk about their work as members of the Quantum Payments Project Team of Nacha’s Payments Innovation Alliance. Listen in to get familiar with the basic concepts of quantum computing; the benefits and threats to the payments industry; and what financial institutions should be doing now to be prepared and quantum-safe! Related resources from the Payments Innovation Alliance: Video:  Protecting Payments in the Quantum Era: Prepare for Impact Report:   An Introduction to Quantum Computing and Payments

People in this episode

Host: Anne-Marie Leake

Guest: Nanci McKenzie

Topics covered

• quantum computing
• financial institutions
• payments industry
• security
• technology innovation

Keywords

• quantum computing
• financial institutions
• payments security
• quantum-safe
• Nacha

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, Nacha’s Payments Innovation Alliance, Payments Innovation Alliance

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