BetterPay CEO Kamil Ahmad Shares Insights on the Future of Cross-Border Payments at FinTech Week Awards & Expo 2026
BetterPay's Founder & CEO, Kamil Ahmad, participated in the panel discussion “The Next Era of Cross-Border Payments: Instant, Interoperable and Intelligent” at FinTech Week Awards & Expo 2026, held in Singapore from 16–17 September 2026. The event explored the latest developments, opportunities and innovations shaping the future of financial services and fintech.
During the discussion, Kamil highlighted how the payments industry is moving towards real-time settlement, with businesses increasingly expecting faster and more efficient movement of funds. He noted that real-time capabilities are becoming important not only for payment collection, but also across different stages of business transactions.
Kamil also shared his perspective on how the role of payment providers is evolving beyond simply processing transactions. As payment solutions become more integrated into business operations, he emphasised the importance of creating a better merchant experience and developing solutions that address the practical needs of businesses.
Another key point was the importance of collaboration between payment providers, merchants and banks. Kamil highlighted how fintech companies can complement existing banking infrastructure by working closely with financial institutions to address payment challenges and create more connected solutions for businesses.
The discussion also explored the evolution of cross-border payments, focusing on interoperability, compliance and smarter approaches to payment routing and transaction processing. These developments are increasingly important as businesses expand across markets and seek more seamless international payment solutions.
FinTech Week Awards & Expo 2026 also marked an important milestone for BetterPay, with the company receiving the Best Customer Solution Award at the event. The recognition and Kamil's participation in the panel reflect BetterPay's continued engagement with conversations shaping the future of digital and cross-border payments.