CU Town Hall Episode 112: Capital One/Discover Deal
In this session, we will delve into Capital One’s deal to acquire Discover, a move that marks a significant shift in the landscape of the financial services industry. While the details are yet to unfold fully, this consolidation could herald a new era in the credit card sector, characterized by heightened competition and innovation. But what does this mean for the broader credit card industry and, more importantly, for Credit Unions?
CU Town Hall Episode 111: Valentine’s Day Special
Love is in the air! Join us for a Valentine’s Day Special as this CU Town Hall episode originally aired on February 14th, 2024. We’re celebrating what we love most: innovative technologies, forward-thinking credit unions, and our vision for finance’s future.
CU Town Hall Episode 110: The 2024 Regulatory Gauntlet
Join us for an insightful discussion on the recent moves by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and the Federal Reserve, and the implications for areas like open banking and interchange. Glen, John, Mike, and Lou will provide expert perspectives on the regulatory landscape, exploring its impact on the financial industry and beyond.
Has Blockchain Found a Problem for its Solution?
John and Glen share thoughts on Bitcoin’s underreported comeback and dig deeper into Generative AI’s 2024 outlook, good and bad.. Plus- more gloating about crypto price predictions, and why we should all be glad John is not the product manager for fire.
CU Town Hall Episode 109: 2023 Fintech Recap and 2024 Resolutions
Join us as we delve into the most impactful fintech events of 2023 and set our sights on “Fintech Resolutions” for 2024. Discover exciting possibilities and anticipated shifts in the fintech realm as we collectively establish goals for the year ahead. Also, this episode features the announcement of our latest CU Town Hall sponsor, Illuma!
Chatting and Generating 2024’s Fintech Predictions (hopefully intelligently)
Our annual New Years rite of passage- Anne Legg and John Janclaes join John and Glen to forecast the big fintech/credit union stories of 2024- leading to a healthy blend of consensus and spirited debate. Will Gen AI continue its rocket-like ascent or become bogged down in regulation? Will instant payments take center stage? How good were the team’s 2023 predictions…and what inside scoop did JB have on Bitcoin?
Cybercrooks Decide to Aim Low
John and Glen sort through what we know about the ransomware attack that knocked 60 small (under $100 million) credit unions offline, including why it should be neither a surprise nor a sign of small CU weakness. Also- updates to last week’s OpenAI coverage.
CU Town Hall Episode 108: BIG’s 10 Year Anniversary Special
Join us for a retrospective journey as we celebrate a decade of innovation, collaboration, and progress in the fintech landscape. We’ll also be offering a sneak peek into a podcast recorded by John in 2015, titled “A Digital Day in the Life of John, 2025.” Get an exclusive preview of this glimpse into the future, showcasing John’s insights and predictions from 2015 that are now becoming a reality.
A Look Behind the Curtain- in Real Time
John and Glen provide a special peek inside the Innovation Club, as forward thinking credit union leaders brainstorm on the opportunities presented and risks posed by the new FedNow real-time payment rails.
CU Town Hall Episode 107: Credit Union Evolution
Join hosts John Best, Mike Lawson, and Glen Sarvady as they explore the changing face of credit unions in the United States. Discover how credit unions have expanded their horizons, moving beyond their original mission of serving those with modest means. We’ll delve into the fascinating world of expanded membership rules and the acquisition of commercial banks.