Podcast•Feb 17, 2026•34 min
Sponsor Bank 101: Everything Fintechs Need to Know Before Signing a Contract
In this episode, Lindsay Borgeson, President of Partner Banking at Core Bank, explains how her community bank built the CoreX Banking‑as‑a‑Service platform from the ground up, emphasizing a compliance‑first mindset, early regulator engagement, and careful tech‑partner selection. She highlights the dual compliance paths for fintech partners, the importance of serving vertical SaaS firms that align with the bank’s traditional expertise, and the cultural "dinner test" for partnership fit. The discussion also offers practical advice for fintech founders seeking sponsor banks and for community banks considering a BaaS venture, stressing patience, dedicated resources, and clear strategic purpose.
By Fintech Confidential
Podcast•Feb 6, 2026•1h 24m
Bringing Empathy to Every Member Touchpoint with Derrick Aguilar.
In this episode of the Digital Banking Podcast, Josh DeTar talks with Derrick Aguilar, Chief Experience Officer at PenAir Credit Union, about embedding empathy into every member interaction. Aguilar explains that while digital tools and reliable services are essential, the...
By Digital Banking Podcast
Podcast•Feb 4, 2026•9 min
How the SCAM Act Would Encourage Platforms to Go After Scammers
In this episode, Paul Benda explains the SCAM Act introduced by Senators Ruben Gallego and Bernie Moreno, which would impose new know‑your‑customer and ad‑takedown obligations on major tech platforms that profit from fraudulent advertising. He outlines why current market incentives...
By ABA Banking Journal Podcast
Podcast•Jan 30, 2026•37 min
TKG Joins The Pack - Wolf X TKG
In this episode of This Month in Banking, hosts Jeff Marsico and Scott Baranowski discuss the recent partnership between Wolf & Company and TKG, exploring how TKG’s integration expands the firm’s service offerings and client reach. They break down the...
By This Month in Banking
Podcast•Jan 26, 2026•0 min
The Evolution of Direct Debit
In this episode, host Mike Chambers sits down with Richard Ransom of Bottomline and Mike Hutchinson of The Regular Payments Marketing Company to trace the half‑century history of direct debit, examining current transaction volumes, value trends, and the evolving supply...
By Payments:Unpacked
Podcast•Jan 23, 2026•1h 8m
Technology Meets Trust: The Real Role of Digital Banking, with Frank Hopkins.
In this episode, host Josh DeTar talks with Frank Hopkins, founder and CEO of Hopkins Leadership, about how community banks can stay relevant amid rapid technological change and competition from larger institutions. Hopkins emphasizes that a bank’s true advantage lies...
By Digital Banking Podcast
Podcast•Jan 20, 2026•6 min
Fed Independence Goes Before the Supreme Court
The episode examines the Supreme Court case questioning whether a president can fire a sitting Federal Reserve governor, focusing on President Donald Trump's attempt to remove Governor Lisa Cook. Experts discuss the legal precedent of presidential authority over other federal...
By Marketplace Morning Report
Podcast•Jan 19, 2026•29 min
The Future of Risk: Integrating AI and Human Intelligence for Proactive Mitigation with Garry Singh
In this 29‑minute episode, Garry Singh, President of IIRIS Consulting, explains how AI can shift risk management from a reactive to a predictive discipline. He outlines practical steps for leaders to embed machine learning into risk identification, while emphasizing the...
By The Risk Management Show
Podcast•Jan 16, 2026•22 min
A Lone Star Banking Perspective
In this episode, Ron Butler, chairman of the Texas Bankers Association and CAO of First Financial Bank, explains why Texas’s economy—large enough to rank eighth globally if it were a country—makes the state a magnet for investment and out‑of‑state bank...
By ABA Banking Journal Podcast
Podcast•Jan 14, 2026•26 min
Could a Cap on Credit-Card Rates Really Hurt Consumers?
The episode examines President Trump's proposal to impose a temporary 10% cap on credit‑card interest rates, exploring the arguments from big banks that such a limit could restrict credit availability and disproportionately affect vulnerable borrowers. It also touches on soaring...
By BBC World Service – World Business Report