CU Relief for Ukraine
collaborative grassroots initiative to deliver relief to Ukrainian citizens, and how CUs nationwide can participate. Also- the only state that prohibits consumers from pumping their own gas passes a new law on…credit card surcharging.
The CUNA/NAFCU Merger- An Inside View
CUNA Board Vice-Chair and Cornerstone League CEO Caroline Willard shares her inside perspective on the pending CUNA/NAFCU merger. Also- Glen compares financial and grocery self-service, shares a new avenue for credit unions to aid Ukraine, and John checks an item off his bucket list.
Fintech- Hotter than the Headlines
Glen talks with Finovate’s Greg Palmer about the bumper crop of 60+ fintechs demoing at its September event despite widespread reports of a “funding freeze.” Patrick Sells, CEO/Co-Founder of True Digital (one of the presenting companies) joins to shed light on its collaborative vendor optimization platform. Also, reaction to the CUNA/NAFCU merger.
The More Things (Inter)Change…
The latest on the Credit Card Competition Act, FedNow’s launch, and two credit union CEOs share their perspectives on deploying ChatGPT. Plus Glen actually says something (kind of) nice about Elon.
Pulling at the Threads… and at Generative AI, and CBDCs
John and Glen tackle a variety of timely topics, including the chances for a “Twitter slayer” and social media interoperability, the ever-evolving ChatGPT/GenAI landscape, and increasingly bizarre attitudes surrounding CBDCs. Also- clone marriage and orcas as influencers.
Loyal, but Open to Persuasion
Glen speaks with Market Intelligence Lead Rachel Huber about Marqeta’s 2023 State of Payments Report. And in a BIGCast first Glen reviews the recent UK film “Bank of Dave” – which virtually screams “credit union.”
Let’s Get Ready to Fargo…
John and Glen discuss Wells Fargo’s foray into Generative AI, Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg’s foray into the cage, and BIG’s effort to share credit union AI best practices.
The Virtue and Vice of AI Voice Spoofing
John conspires with PSCU Senior Innovation Strategist Lou Grilli to conduct a real-world “white hat” test using AI to spoof voice recognition guardrails.
A Digital Wallet by Any Other Name…
James Anderson, Managing Director of Paze, shares a preview of the newest entrant to the digital wallet wars. Also- interchange rages anew, and Glen notes a possible pendulum shift in the rationale for automation.
AI Everywhere All at Once
Glen speaks with Beyond the Arc’s Steven Ramirez about the winners and key takeaways from Finovate’s Spring San Francisco showcase. Also- the Regulatory Roundabout, the CFPB’s busy stretch, and a deceptive headline Glen actually appreciated.