Data Analytics – There for the Taking

This week, John is joined by Kirk Kordeleski, EVP of Strategy and Consulting at BIG, to unpack the mixed messages emerging from BIG’s recent industry survey of data analytics adoption.
Credit Unions: The Many Forms of Community Service

Glen’s insightful discussions with two CU leaders on novel approaches to community service: Rob Miller of VSECU (economic development) and Rachel Pross of Maps CU (the public safety and under-served aspects of cannabis banking).
The Right Amount of Capital: A Conversation with Bill Hampel

In this month’s edition of C-Suite Interviews, John Janclaes sits down with Bill Hampel, former Chief Economist and Chief Policy Officer of CUNA. Join John and Bill as they discuss all things surrounding the concept of capital. Bill gives his unique insight into what the right amount of capital is every aspect of the credit union, how CECL will have an impact on capital, and how capital ties into the ever important goal of returning more value for your CU.
A FinTech Cornucopia

Our Two Johns (Best and Janclaes) and Glen channel the season’s spirit and share thoughts on what they’re thankful for in the credit union and fintech movements. Also, John geeks out on asteroids and quantum computing.
The Corporate View: Drive for Payments Breakthroughs, But Don’t Ignore the Classics

Glen reports from the AFP 2018 (Association for Financial Professionals) conference, speaking with Celent’s Bob Meara on that stubborn cash at the point of sale, Claire Greene on the Fed’s new Fraud Study, and Bill and Dan Carmody on blockchain and other promising fintech. Plus Glen tries to be less “interesting.”
Wait ‘Til I Get My Money (20/20) Right

Our Money20/20 coverage continues with new measures of financial health from the Center for Financial Services Innovation, Startup Pitch finalist Vital 4, a recap of highlights from Trellance’s Lou Grilli, and a recurring Kanye theme.
Navigating Money 20/20 (T-) Painlessly

Glen’s recap to the Money20/20 conference begins with a reframing of Artificial Intelligence, a Kony acquisition, the FinRegLab, and Oliver Wyman’s take on the Uberization of payments. Also, Glen’s ongoing pursuit of T-Pain.
Fostering Leadership in the Millennial Generation

John Janclaes speaks with Hala Moddelmog, President and CEO of the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce.
The CUSO Path to Innovation

John and Glen chat with Brian Lauer, who has helped more than 100 Credit Union Service Organizations set up shop.
BAI Beacon Forecast: Strong Winds Ahead

Hurricanes be damned, BAI Beacon blew into Orlando last week with a focus on fintech and innovation.