Friday Focus with Payments:Unpacked
In this unannounced Friday Focus live session, the host reviews the rapid decline of paper checks in the UK and globally, the Bank of England's plan to extend CHAPS settlement hours, and the Swedish central bank's advice to keep cash on hand amid digital payment risks. He shares poll results showing many UK consumers are now holding more cash due to global turmoil, discusses the rollout of a new Santander banking hub in Maldon, and reflects on the evolution of Faster Payments versus the abandoned "Ellie" model. Guest insights come from his experience as former CHAPS CEO and contributions from regular Payments Unpacked writers, highlighting the shifting landscape of payment infrastructure.
Why Credit Union Transformation Is Stalling and How to Fix It
In this episode of the Experience Factor, Jim Roos talks with Jesus Garcia, Chief Experience Officer of Oceanair Federal Credit Union, about why many credit unions are lagging in digital transformation despite ranking it as a top priority. Garcia explains...
The Debt Reckoning: Rodrigo Valdés and Era Dabla-Norris
In this IMF podcast, Directors Rodrigo Valdés and Deputy Era Dabla‑Norris discuss the surge in global debt, now approaching 100% of GDP, and the challenges of translating fiscal policy into politically viable actions. They explain how pandemic‑driven spending, prolonged low...
Defining, Measuring, and Communicating the Value of AI
In this Technovation episode, a panel of CIOs discusses how to define, measure, and communicate AI value, sharing real‑world approaches from Ally Financial and Avery Dennison. Satish Muthukrishnan describes Ally’s cautious, 18‑month rollout of Ally.ai, emphasizing risk‑based governance, human‑in‑the‑loop design, and...
Rethink Networking in Fintech & Mortgage: Liz Short on RelationshipFirst Growth AI Change Management
In this episode, Liz Short discusses her book "Rethink Everything You Know About Networking" and shares practical tips for building genuine, relationship‑focused networks in fintech and mortgage. She explains how her firm, Short Solutions, helps executives overcome implementation gaps and...
Credit Crunch: Around the World of Global Credit in 60 Minutes
The Bloomberg Intelligence FIC team examined global credit trends, focusing on a surge in Asian convertible bonds driven by higher rates, equity volatility, and issuer demand for cheap funding, while noting a slowdown in Chinese dollar bond issuance as firms...
When Fintech Meets Community Banking
In this February 2026 episode of This Month in Banking, host Tara Ween and co‑host Ben Crowley speak with Emmett Shipman, Wolf & Company’s fintech strategy and growth senior manager. Emmett traces his decade‑long fintech journey, explains the evolution of...
Market View: Banks, Planes & Political Signals
The episode reviews recent market moves, highlighting OCBC's 3% profit rise driven by strong non‑interest income and a proposed special dividend, while noting net interest margin compression. Singapore Airlines showed robust revenue growth and higher passenger loads but saw net...
The New Rules of Ecommerce with Alex Dewison, Global Payments | Episode 469
In this episode, Alex Dewison, Director of Digital Solutions at Global Payments, explains how e‑commerce payments have shifted from basic checkout pages to seamless, invisible experiences driven by speed, security, and digital wallets. He outlines the hallmarks of a best‑in‑class...
Stablecoins Are Taking Over and Most Banks Are Already Behind
In this episode of FinTech Confidential, host Ted Huff chats with Nick Milanovic, founder of This Week in FinTech and creator of StableCon, about the rapid adoption of stablecoins by banks and the broader fintech ecosystem. They trace the evolution...
Open Banking, 1033, and the Agentic AI Catalyst - Steve Boms, Executive Director of FDATA
In this episode, Steve Boms, Executive Director of FDATA North America, outlines the current landscape of U.S. open banking, focusing on the pending amendments to the CFPB's Section 1033 rule and FDATA’s position that banks should not charge fees for...
Raj Parekh (Monad Foundation) on Stablecoins and The Next Era of Fintech (EP.702)
In this episode, Raj Parekh, Head of Stablecoins and Payments at Monad Foundation, discusses how enterprises can integrate stablecoins into their operations, weighing the prospects of building private corporate blockchains versus using existing networks. He explores whether the market will...
Marketing Meets Product: Designing Banking that Customers Feel
In this episode of *Branching Out*, host Bill Dworsky talks with Erin Pryor of First Horizon and Deloitte’s Lauren Holohan about how modern banking is shifting from product‑centric to experience‑centric design. They discuss First Horizon’s “Big Bank Muscle, Small Bank Hustle” strategy, which leverages scale...
Credit One Bank Serves Those Who Others Won’t
In this episode of Banking Transformed, host Jim Marous talks with Credit One Bank executives about the bank’s strategy of serving customers that traditional banks often overlook. They discuss how Credit One leverages data‑driven underwriting, flexible credit products, and a...
The Signal: The Real "Payment Meets Fraud" Journey with Brian Rust at Worldpay | Episode 467
In this episode, Brian Rust, SVP and Deputy CISO at Worldpay, explains how fraudsters now target SaaS platforms and ISVs by exploiting weak onboarding, transaction logic, and refund processes. He outlines the fraud kill‑chain—from synthetic business creation and card‑testing spikes...
What Liquid Death Can Teach Banks
In this episode of Banking Transformed, Jim Marous and a lineup of industry leaders explore how banks can learn from the bold branding and cultural disruption of Liquid Death. Guests discuss leveraging visionary partnerships, generative AI, and platform strategies to...
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...
2026 Banking Trends Reveal a Dangerous Execution Gap
The episode dissects the widening execution gap in banking, highlighting how many institutions recognize digital and AI trends but struggle to implement them effectively. Experts discuss generative AI’s role in marketing, lending, and operational efficiency, while leaders from credit unions,...
Child Benefit and Credit Cards
The episode investigates a widespread HMRC error that suspended Child Benefit for over 60% of eligible parents after mistakenly interpreting travel data as a move abroad, affecting payments worth at least £100 a month. It reveals that 63% of suspensions...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...