Faster Payments, Slower Rules Reform (NACHAs 2018 Faster Payments Conference Preview)

Glen chats with NACHA’s head of association services Scott Lang about the upcoming Faster Payments Conference and the recent surge in Same-Day Debit volumes. Also, more Bitcoin/Blockchain blowback from Finovate Europe, a contrarian perspective on the nearly finalized regulatory relief for “small” FIs, and Glen wonders why credit unions and community banks can’t just get along.
March Madness, FinTech Style (Finovate Recap)

Finovate Europe had its own field of 68 young hopefuls and seasoned contenders. Glen shares his takeaways from the London showcase and his conversations with an impressively deep group of companies, including two Best of Show winners.
Members – and Money – Keep Flowing In

Glen shares highlights from CUNA’s just-concluded annual Government Affairs Conference, including an interview with CUNA’s economists about the US financial outlook, the newly launched CU Awareness campaign, and a fascinating look inside the essential yet risky world of cannabis banking. Plus, more proof the BIGCast is ahead of the curve in featuring emerging industry issues.
Bitcoin’s Need For Speed: The Case For Hashgraph

Learn why the leader based model of bitcoin mining can cause vulnerabilities on the system, and how hashgraph’s model can increase speed and efficiency.
The War On Talent

This week, BIGCast C-Suite host John Janclaes speaks with Mike Juratovac of Korn Ferry to discuss tips for your board to keep in mind as you develop your talent acquisition and management strategies.
Self Sovereign Identity For Dummies

This week, John is joined by Kaliya ‘Identity Woman’ to explore the emerging concept of identity and how it is poised to revolutionize industries from banking and healthcare to your online digital identity.
Banking On Hope

Glen speaks with Anita Ward, President of Operation Hope, about the nonprofit’s mission to foster financial dignity in underserved populations. Also a recap of Deluxe Exchange, including Steve Forbes, fintech collaboration and the inevitable blockchain update.
Data Transformation Champions

Starting any change can be uncomfortable at best, join Anne and John Sahagian, Vice President, Marketing & Member Intelligence for BCU, as they discuss data transformation for credit unions.
Learning Together: The Key to a Successful Strategy

Kirk Kordeleski, former CEO of Bethpage and current Chief Strategy Officer of Best Innovation Group, joins John on this week’s BIGCast to announce Kirk’s new show on the BIGCast Network! Join John and Kirk as they discuss the valuable strategy topics that Kirk will bring to the table in his upcoming monthly show.
Squeeze Your Data: How AI Can Maximize Your Lending Growth

BIGCast host John Best sits down with Yvan De Munck, Head of US Sales for James Finance, the first AI product for credit risk, for a discussion on the growing opportunities for AI in the lending space. Learn how AI can help you separate a ‘good 640’ from a ‘bad 640’, and how AI can augment your team.