Who Sets the Rules for the Gig Economy?
The gig economy is driving one of the greatest labor market transformations in generations. Such shifts rarely occur without havoc and discomfort- which is precisely what we’re seeing today. On November 3 California residents voted on Proposition 22, a ballot initiative designed to reset the rules governing drivers for app-based services like Uber and DoorDash. The story is already compelling, and we’re nowhere near the final chapter.
The People Have Spoken- What Did the Regulators Hear?
As people from both ends of the political spectrum took to the streets Saturday in reaction to election news, many were quietly asking themselves, “Wait- what does this mean for banking and fintech?” (just kidding- sort of)
Global Credit Union Growth continues to flourish- but closer to home, the story is murkier
One of the pandemic’s many casualties was the joint CUNA/World Council of Credit Unions (WOCCU) conference, which had been scheduled for July in Los Angeles. Recently WOCCU released its annual Statistical Report, which presumably would have been cause for celebration at the live event. And there is plenty to celebrate, with global membership growth of 17 million (over 6%) in 2019 alone.
Plagues always end- but what comes after?
Fintech entrepreneur and thought leader Brian Roemmele shares his takeaways on the pandemic- including parallels to 1918- and what it means for the future of the workplace and talent recruiting. Also, Wyoming’s crypto banking play gets Kraken.
Re-run: There’s Nothing Cryptic about These Digital Dollars
Glen interviews Daniel Gorfine of the Digital Dollar Project about his vision for a government backed tokenized currency and a recent US “Sputnik Moment.” Also- a setback on payday lending, and a rejected credit union merger highlights the perils of succession planning.
Lessons from the 1918 Pandemic – and What Comes Next
Credit unions – and innovation – don’t exist in a vacuum. There’s plenty to be learned from experiences beyond financial services, as well as the broader context in which we all operate. That’s one of the principles behind BIG’s weekly Digital Town Hall Meetings, at which credit union leaders share best practices and recent developments.
Digital Banking’s New “App Store” Model
Glen speaks with leaders from Finzly and Q2- both Finovate Fall Best of Show winners- about innovative approaches to rapidly bringing digital banking solutions to market. Also, more on working from home and our gradual return to the workplace.
Operating Assumptions and the Great 2021 Budget Challenge
Budget season is among the year’s most stressful and aggravating times under the best of circumstances. Layer on our current uncertainty regarding the economy, public health and election outcomes and the challenge begins to feel insurmountable.
Working From Home- For Now, or Forever?
John and Glen discuss the pluses and minuses of our extended WFH period and its implications for the future of the workplace. Also, how on earth does someone budget for 2021?
Finovate Fall- Best of Show, Key Themes, and Cool Ideas
The always intriguing Finovate conference followed the rest of society into the digital sphere last week, adapting its tried-and true model of seven-minute demos of cutting edge financial technology just slightly for the new format. While the buzz of a packed auditorium devouring live demos was missing, the ideas being pitched were as compelling as ever.