CAB & CDFA Webinar: Unlocking the Payment Facilitator Opportunity in the Caribbean
The Caribbean Association of Banks (CAB) is pleased to once again partner with the Caribbean Digital Finance Alliance (CDFA) to host an upcoming webinar dedicated to advancing the region’s digital finance ecosystem.
Event Date: May 26
Join us as CDFA brings together leading architects of the Caribbean’s digital payments landscape to explore the Payment Facilitator (PayFac) model—a critical driver of innovation shaping how businesses and financial institutions process payments across the region.This session goes beyond surface-level trends to deliver a deep, technical exploration of the PayFac model, including:
- 🔒 Navigating high-integrity risk licensing (VARS) and meeting KYC requirements
- ⚙️ Building the gateway technology stack for real-time fraud detection and monitoring
- 🤝 Understanding Mastercard’s incentives, including fee waivers designed to stimulate regional ecosystem growth
Featured Speakers
Following opening remarks on MSME financial inclusion by Annie Bertrand, attendees will hear from an esteemed panel of industry leaders, moderated by Dennis Augustine:
- Chris Burns, CEO, Powertranz
- Thiago Chueiri, VP Acceptance LAC, Mastercard
- Eduardo Marin, VP Acceptance LAC North, Mastercard
- Jillian Ferreira, Senior Manager, Bank of the Bahamas
- Alexandria Dean, Manager, Merchant Services, Bank of the Bahamas
Why You Should Attend
Whether you are a commercial banker, fintech operator, or enterprise merchant, this webinar offers valuable insights into the operational, regulatory, and strategic aspects of the PayFac model—equipping you to better navigate and capitalize on the region’s evolving digital payments ecosystem.
