Fintech’s Always in Fashion

Glen catches up with Finovate’s Greg Palmer to preview September’s NYC Demo Parade and the evolution in the startup ecosystem he’s noted. Also- the Fiserv Follies extends its run, and how CLARITY and credit cards suddenly became tied at the hip.
Join John Best at the next CU Town Hall Wednesday, July 15th, 2026 at 3 PM ET

Recorded live for the first time ever at ACU’s Strategic Growth Conference, this CU Town Hall took on a lively “Pardon the Interruption” format as John Best, Joe Keller (Visions), Karen Bejarano (TruWest), and Glen Sarvady (154 Advisors) tackled today’s most pressing industry issues. From the CFPB, open banking, stablecoins, AI & quantum, branch strategy, next-gen members/wealth transfer, fraud, and fintech partnerships—this fast-paced session delivered candid insights, audience interaction, and plenty of laughs.
Aurachain and Best Innovation Group Launch Fraud.Watch for Shared Fraud Defense

TAMPA, Fla., Feb. 10, 2026 — As fraud grows more coordinated and technologically sophisticated, credit unions and community banks face an urgent challenge: defending against networked threats with isolated tools.
