Best Tech On Reg Podcasts (2025)

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Stuck on the MATCH List? How to Save Your Business Before It’s Too Late | Removal Is Key! | PEP062 27:38

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Stuck on the MATCH List? What Every Payments Professional Must Know to Protect Merchants and Portfolios In the merchant services and payments world, few issues are more business-threatening than being placed on Visa and Mastercard’s MATCH list. For merchants, it can mean account terminations, frozen processing, and reputational damage. For ISOs, ag…

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Wiring Regs Can Be Broken, Says IET! 22:33

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Send us a text The authors of the Wiring Regs say they CAN be broken in certain circumstances… …a fake electrician is jailed for nine years… …and the trade finally gets an answer on the use of Euro back boxes… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Consumer Unit World, your circuit protection specialists, whether you're listening in …

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Non-Competes Non-Solicits & Merchant Payments: What’s Really Enforceable | Contracts Matter | PEP061 9:03

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Non-Competes, Non-Solicits, and Your Bottom Line: What Every Payments Professional Must Know The fine print in your payment processing agreements could be quietly limiting your earning potential, career mobility, and business growth—and you might not even realize it. When was the last time you scrutinized the restrictive covenant language buried in…

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AI in Payments: Game-Changer or Legal Nightmare? | The Truth About AI in Merchant Services | PEP060 9:28

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AI in Payments: Innovation, Illusions, and Legal Risk Artificial intelligence is transforming the financial world—and the payments industry is no exception. In this episode of The Payments Experts Podcast, produced by Global Legal Law Firm, we examine both the breakthrough opportunities and critical blind spots AI presents for payment professionals…

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Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe On Future EVs, Tesla, China & More 1:36:32

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This week, we sit down for a fascinating conversation with Rivian founder and CEO RJ Scaringe. RJ takes us back to the startup's origins in 2009 and talks about what he’s working on next, like the R2, R3, R4 and R5. He breaks down how AI is revolutionizing self-driving technology and explains where he sees battery tech going next. We chat about the…

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Top 3 Most Important Clauses and Terms For Your ISO Agent Agreement | Contracts Matter! | PEP059 42:20

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What’s Really in Your Agent Agreement? Legal Pitfalls Every Payments Professional Should Know In the world of merchant services and electronic payments, contract pitfalls aren’t just inconvenient—they can be career-altering. Agreements that look standard at first glance often include fine print that chips away at residuals, restricts future busines…

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Ep 76 - The US GENIUS Act + HK Stablecoin Ordinance | HK Web3 Blueprint 1:05:40

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Episode 76 with Joshua Chu, Syed Musheer Ahmed and Sean Lee 🎧 The common theme for this episode is FinTech and Web3 writ large – with an eye towards digital assets and virtual currency. In Spotlight segment, we’ll be speaking with a returning guest and a dear friend of the program – Syed Musheer Ahmed of Hong Kong-based FinStep Asia on the recently…

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Cut-Out Fuse Removal - Yes, No… or Maybe? 15:38

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Send us a text The authors of the Wiring Regs step into the debate over who can remove the cut-out fuse… …Elon Musk’s Tesla applies to sell electricity to householders in he UK… …and the Government proposes to ban the withholding of retention money… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly in association with Consumer Unit World, your circuit protection s…

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Ford's $30k EV Bet + Trump Unfreezes EV Charger Money 55:42

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This week, Ford announced its next "Model T moment"—a whole new assembly process and "universal EV platform" that it promises will revolutionize the industry. Staff Writer Suvrat Kothari traveled to Kentucky for the reveal, and the boys discuss his findings, including everything we know about Ford's upcoming $30,000 EV truck. Next, Tim and Patrick …

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Surcharging Situationships: The Dual Pricing Dilemma Merchants Can't Seem to Solve | PEP058 26:12

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Dual Pricing Is Exploding—But Most Merchants Are Getting It Wrong If you've noticed more businesses offering different prices for cash versus credit, you're not imagining things. Dual pricing is gaining serious traction among merchants looking to offset rising card processing costs. But behind the growing popularity lies a compliance maze that too …

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IET Warning on Outdoor Electrics 12:10

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Send us a text The trade is warned over changes to the official advice on outdoor electrical installations… …the authorities give the green light to cross-pavement EV charging in London… …and a teenager is in a serious condition after being electrocuted on a farm in Yorkshire… ====================== Show Notes Consumer Unit World Power Sponsors 👉 h…

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Rivian And Lucid’s Growing Pains + Elon Musk’s $30 Billion Payday 46:52

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Summer is hot, and so are the tariffs and supply chain hang-ups, baby! Patrick and Tim discuss how the unique challenges facing EV upstarts Lucid, Rivian and Slate in the Trumpian era of tariffs. They then preview Ford’s big announcement set for Monday in Louisville, where the automaker is supposed to show off a new EV and EV platform combo describ…

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Ep 75 - Rethinking Hong Kong’s Startup Ecosystem and Its Legal Foundations 1:03:24

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Episode 75 with David Cameron, Syed Musheer Ahmed and Joshua Chu 🎧 This episode of Regulatory Ramblings takes a deep dive into the current state of Hong Kong’s startup environment - exploring how conducive the city’s legal, commercial, and policy infrastructure is for startups to not only launch, but also to scale. We begin with a spotlight convers…

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Secret Revenue Imperative: Cybersecurity for Payment Processing | AJ Global Cybersecurity | PEP057 45:05

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Why Cybersecurity Is Now a Revenue Imperative for Payment Processors—and a Lifeline for Merchants Cybersecurity is no longer just an IT issue—it's now a frontline concern for revenue protection, portfolio stability, and merchant survival. In this episode, industry veteran Jon Aronson, who’s been shaping payments since 1994, speaks with Christ Dryde…

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Trade Clashes Over Installs In Meter Boxes 11:12

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Send us a text A row breaks out over the use of single insulation cables in meter boxes… …a further education college axes its electrical course saying it can’t find anyone to teach it… …and who you gonna call to find a cable fault? We meet the ‘glitchbusters’… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly, whether you're listening in the van, on site, or down…

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EV Charging Keeps Booming, EPA Attacks Its Own Pollution Regs & Hands-Free Driving Takes Off 50:02

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Patrick and Tim talk about one area of the EV world that isn’t slowing down: fast charging. The U.S. is adding chargers at a record pace this year, despite the end of the EV tax credit and other headwinds. Then they unpack the EPA’s controversial proposal to axe its “endangerment finding” on climate change. Will getting rid of greenhouse gas emissi…

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Urgent Govt Warning: These Double Sockets Can Kill! 12:21

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Send us a text The UK Government issues an urgent fire warning on a popular double socket… …a respected lighting company accuses 2,000 building operators of breaching fire regulations… ..and electricians must raise their game by giving more information to householders grappling with complex kit, says the IET… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly, whet…

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Tesla’s Cheaper EV Coming Soon: What We Know + GM's EV Strategy Takes Off 42:33

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Patrick and Tim start the show with the latest from General Motors’ earnings. EV sales are up across brands like Cadillac, but profits are down thanks to Trump’s tariffs. Then they recap Tesla’s Q2 earnings. They debate whether Tesla’s upcoming cheaper car—which Elon Musk just admitted is “just a Model Y”—is enough to turn things around. Finally, t…

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Ep 74 - Global Women in AI / Corporate Director Liability: Discretionary, Not Fiduciary 1:06:24

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Episode #74 with Tram Anh Nguyen and Professor Marc I. Steinberg 🎧 In this episode, we feature two conversations exploring different frontiers of finance and technology. In our opening spotlight, we welcome back Marc Steinberg, professor at Southern Methodist University’s Dedman School of Law and a leading voice in securities and corporate law. His…

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The VAMP Revolution: How Visa's New Rules Affect E-commerce | Sound Commerce Joins Us! | PEP056 56:03

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Big Changes Ahead: What Visa’s New VAMP Program Means for Merchants. The payments world is bracing for a major shakeup—and many merchants might not be ready for what’s coming. In this eye-opening episode, Matthew Steinbrecher of Sound Commerce (https://sound-commerce.com/) joins us to unpack Visa’s new Visa Acquirer Monitoring Program (VAMP), set t…

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Govt’s Cable Plan Sparks Safety Fears ⚠️ 15:54

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Send us a text The Government says electricians should be able to cut the pavement to install EV charging cables.. …but the announcement is putting it on a collision course with councils… ….electrical contractors and the union agree an inflation-busting pay deal… … and the NICEIC says that landlords and their installers need to urgently check the s…

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Lucid And Uber Team Up On Robotaxis + A Rocky Quarter For EV Sales 1:06:08

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This week, Tim and guest host Suvrat break down Lucid’s entry into the robotaxi space. Uber agreed to invest $300 million into the EV startup and buy 20,000 of its Gravity SUVs. Then the guys recap a ton of battery news that dropped this week, including GM’s new LFP plant and why it matters. Finally, Tim sits down with Stephanie Valdez Streaty, Dir…

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Your Biggest Opportunity In Payments: Verticals | Caleb Avery of Tilled PayFac-as-a-Service | PEP055 29:42

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Caleb Avery's journey from selling payment terminals door-to-door as a college student to founding Tilled (https://www.tilled.com/), a revolutionary PayFac-as-a-Service platform, demonstrates the rapid evolution happening in the payments industry. In this fascinating conversation, Caleb shares James Huber of Global Legal Law Firm how his early expe…

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NICEIC Warns Electricians on Outdoor Consumer Units 12:09

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Send us a text In today's Electrical News Weekly we dive into critical updates from the NICEIC that every electrician needs to know. Are you over-specifying outdoor consumer units? Find out how this common mistake could be doing more harm than good! We also discuss the alarming rise of fake electrical kits flooding the UK market, including cables a…

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Do High Miles Matter For Used EVs? + Slate Truck Slammed By Trump 47:24

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Patrick and Tim talk about the fallout of the EV tax credit ending for one particular automaker: Slate. The new startup planned to sell its bare-bones electric pickup for under $20,000 after federal incentives starting in 2026. So what’s next for this company? Then the guys recap InsideEVs’ recent talk with Rivian CEO R.J. Scaringe, who had some ha…

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Ep 73 - Geopolitical Risk: Thailand Tensions, Sanctions & Smart Compliance in a Shifting Asia 58:07

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Episode #73 with Christopher Cottrell, Richard Butler and Haider Mannan 🎧 This episode of Regulatory Ramblings explores how shifting geopolitics is reshaping regulation, investment, and compliance across Asia. In the first segment, veteran Indo-Pacific journalist Christopher Cottrell joins us from Thailand to discuss rising political tensions follo…

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Win for Electricians: Govt Makes Testing Compulsory 11:56

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Send us a text This week's Electrical News Weekly covers the latest updates, including new government rules for electrical and appliance testing in council houses. There's also news on an extension for solar installation standards, as well as the increasing popularity of solar panels on balconies. Stay informed about these changes in electrical saf…

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The State of EVs in America w/ Electrification Coalition 34:53

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We’re off for the July 4 holiday, so we’re bringing you a very exciting interview about this moment in EVs, recorded June 27. Our guest this week is Ben Prochazka, the Executive Director of the Electrification Coalition, a nonprofit organization working to accelerate transportation decarbonization in the United States. Ben helps break down the stat…

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The Solar Export Loophole No One’s Talking About! 15:23

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Send us a text No smart meter, no MCS certificate but still this homeowner gets cash for power under the smart export guarantee. We reveal how it’s done… …the MCS warns the trade over fake alerts for solar panel jobs… … and police arrest two men over the electrocution of a two-year-old at a funfair… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly, whether you're…

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Tesla's Robotaxi Problems + Ford's LFP Battery Controversy 55:29

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Patrick and Tim kick things off by recapping Tesla’s biggest news in years: The Robotaxi is finally here. Kind of. They share what they think about Tesla’s autonomous taxi pilot so far and the big questions Tesla still needs to answer. Then they explain why Ford’s LFP battery plant is caught up in controversy—and why bringing LFP battery production…

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Ep 72 - Cultural Roots, Belonging, and the Fear of Change: What’s Next for Inclusion? 1:02:11

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Ep #72 with Ritu Bhasin and Jeiz Robles 🎧 At a time when DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) efforts are being challenged in parts of the world, our guests in this episode make a compelling case for why inclusion still matters - and how it must adapt to remain relevant. Through two rich, regionally grounded conversations, this episode explores h…

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IET Intervenes In Live Testing Debate... 14:45

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Send us a text The authors of the Wiring Regs intervene in the debate about live testing… …an inquest is held into an engineer’s electrocution while live working on a superyacht… …and the trade is asked for help after a spate of solar panel fires across the UK… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly, whether you're listening in the van, on site, or down…

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New Nissan Leaf + Why You Should Buy An EV Right Now 45:23

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The new Nissan Leaf has been announced, and it's something completely different. Patrick and Tim discuss how it could be a game-changer in the world of affordable EVs, and whether or not it can turn things around for Nissan after a very rocky year. Next, Congress is getting closer to passing a version of Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" and the boys co…

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NICEIC Warns Trade On Neutral Connections‼️ 26:10

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Send us a text The NICEIC is warning the trade this week about the quality of neutral connections… …one in three landlords face a fine of up to £30,000 for missing electrical certificates, says Direct Line… …and an electrician appears in court over shoddy work in illegal contracts for Birmingham City Council… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly, whet…

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Tesla Robotaxi Gets A Launch Date + The Trump/Musk Feud 49:52

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Patrick and Tim discuss the war of words between Tesla CEO Elon Musk and President Donald Trump. They debate whether the dust up actually matters for Tesla’s business and explain how badly Musk’s foray into politics has backfired. Then the guys talk about Tesla’s robotaxi launch, which we now know is happening on June 22. Maybe. Finally, they share…

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Ep 71 - Sanctions, Fragmented Global Trade, Crypto Fault Lines, and the Fight for Regulatory Clarity 1:05:28

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Episode #71 with Joshua Chu, Melizza Anievas, and Lucas Har 🎧 In this episode, we explore the intersecting challenges of financial regulation, geopolitics, and the evolving crypto landscape. The initial Spotlight segment features Lucas Har (Risk & Compliance Product Manager, Dow Jones), joining us from Singapore to discuss the shifting dynamics of …

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The Honest Broker: Why Transparency in Payments Actually Pays Off with Aacadia Payments | PEP054 45:55

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Riley Bangerter, founder of Aacadia Payments (https://aacadiapayments.net/), takes us on a fascinating journey through the evolving payment processing landscape, sharing his unique path from stockbroker to payment expert following the 2008 financial crisis. • Entered the payments industry seeking residual income after the 2008 financial crisis coll…

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IET Warns: Neutral Current Diversions Can Hit 67 Amps ⚡️ 14:19

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Send us a text The IET has revealed that neutral current diversions can hit up to 67A… …the government says you CAN put a heat pump on your neighbour’s fence… …and the NICEIC unveils a route to recognition for experienced domestic electricians… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly, whether you're listening in the van, on site, or down at the wholesale…

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BYD Seagull Driven + The Future Of Plug-In Hybrids 55:31

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Tim is on vacation this week so InsideEVs' Kevin Williams is back to talk about more of the EVs he tested in China. Most notably: China's best-selling car, the BYD Seagull, which starts around $8,000. It's headed to Europe and other places soon, and Kevin discusses how it drives—and why it's a game-changer. Plus, Patrick and Kevin test a plug-in hy…

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Payment Protectionism and the Payments Police Threaten Commerce | Special Guest Eric Grover | PEP053 57:24

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Who really controls the flow of money in payment systems? The answer might surprise you. In this eye-opening conversation with payments industry veteran Eric Grover of Intrepid Ventures (https://intrepidventures.net/), we uncover the fundamental power dynamics that determine how interchange fees move through the ecosystem. Eric and Christopher Dryd…

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Experts Warn: Crisis Looms For UK Electricians! 17:42

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Send us a text Experts Warn: Crisis Looms For UK Electricians!... ...A leading switchgear maker has warned the trade over the selection of RCDs for heat pumps… …Ford offers free charger installs for UK electric car buyers… …and Ikea starts selling heat pumps… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly, whether you're listening in the van, on site, or down a…

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Will The Tesla Robotaxi Flop? + Driving The Volvo EX30 52:37

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Patrick finally got to drive his dream cheap EV and, well, he wasn’t impressed. The guys talk about the Volvo EX30 and how it keeps getting slammed by tariffs. Then they share their predictions and questions about the Tesla robotaxi’s launch, which is coming up in June. Finally, General Motors is investing big time in V8 engines. Patrick and Tim ex…

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Ep 70 - Security, Strategy, and Compliance: A View from Two Veterans 1:08:03

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Episode #70 with Mark Nuttal and Steve Vickers 🎧 In this episode of Regulatory Ramblings, two distinguished guests offer rare, experience-based insights into the global forces shaping today’s regulatory, security, and compliance environments. The first segment features Steve Vickers, former head of the Criminal Intelligence Bureau of what was then …

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‘Kill Switches’ Discovered in Chinese Solar Inverters 18:36

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Send us a text So-called ‘kill switches are discovered in Chinese-made inverters, says Reuters… …a Welsh local authority installs one of the UK’s first bi-directional AC chargers… …and why don’t you see solar panels on council houses? We reveal the reason, and why it’s set to change… Welcome to Electrical News Weekly, whether you're listening in th…

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Congress Sledgehammers EVs, Tesla’s Brand Destruction & New Toyota RAV4 49:09

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Patrick and Tim kick off the show by discussing Toyota’s hybrid-only 2026 Toyota RAV4 and why it’s so huge for getting people into electrified vehicles. They recap Elon Musk’s media tour this week and fact-check his claim that Tesla sales are seeing a major rebound. They also dive into a brand reputation poll that did not turn out great for the EV …

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Prepare Your Business or Book for Sale | The Art of Selling Your Payments Portfolio or Biz | PEP052 43:28

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Anthony Malatesta, Principal at Wellesley Hills Financial (https://www.wellesleyhillsfinancial.com/) joins Global Legal Law Firm’s Christopher Dryden and Jeremy Stock to share crucial insights about positioning payment businesses for optimal valuation and successful exits. What's the real difference between a merely profitable payments business and…

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MCS Announces Big Change in Solar Install Standard 14:27

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Send us a text The MCS announces a major change in its standard for solar panel installations… … doctors say a boy electrocuted at a top private school is fighting for his life… …and we unveil the latest innovations in circuit protection… Welcome to the 150th episode of Electrical News Weekly ====================== Show Notes CED Axiom consumer uni…

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The Plan To Kill The EV Tax Credit, GM's Cheaper Batteries & Toyota's EV Push 55:22

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Tim and colleague Suvrat Kothari kick things off by discussing Suvrat's trip to General Motors' battery development center in Michigan. They explain why GM's new LMR batteries could be the key to cheaper electric trucks. Then the guys recap the House's latest move to end the $7,500 tax credit and talk the huge potential impact on the EV industry. F…

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Ep 69 - Human Intelligence vs. Machine Judgment 59:42

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Episode #69 with Nigel Morris-Cotterill and Patrick Dransfield 🎧 In this two-part episode of Regulatory Ramblings, host Ajay Shamdasani is joined by two seasoned professionals who examine artificial intelligence from very different, yet deeply complementary angles: cultural, philosophical, and ethical on one hand; legal, compliance, and technical o…

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Cash Card or ChatGPT Receipt Hack? Behind the Scenes of Payment Processing w Allen Kopelman | PEP051 50:12

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Two payments industry veteran experts talk about electronic payments in a way you have never heard before. Join Christopher Dryden, Esq., and special guest Allen Kopelman, Nationwide Payment Systems, Inc., for this in-depth, fascinating discussion. Check out Allen’s new NPS One platform coming soon, offering merchants a comprehensive business tool …