On the ground at Davos: Understanding the forces reshaping global payments

A special episode exploring the policy and technology forces shaping the future of global payments, recorded at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
02/13/2026

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Recorded at the World Economic Forum in Davos, this special episode of Policy Sandbox takes listeners inside the conversations shaping the global economic agenda. Host Todd Fox, President of the Visa Economic Empowerment Institute, speaks with policymakers, academics, and financial leaders to explore how geopolitical fragmentation, regulatory tradeoffs, and rapid technological change are reshaping the global payments landscape.

The episode features in‑depth conversations with Matthew Blake of the World Economic Forum and Yesha Yadav, Professor of Law and Associate Dean at Vanderbilt Law School, alongside reflections from other Davos participants. Together, these perspectives help frame the policy choices governments face as they balance innovation, market integrity, and economic resilience—and set the stage for the conversations to come in the Policy Sandbox series.


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