Solving Pain Points- at Hyperspeed
Glen connects with the founders of four fintech companies- Icon Savings Plan, Illuma Labs, Kioware and Monit- with the most exciting new ideas at last week’s Finovate conference.
Digital Transformation and Consumer Psychology
Fintech thought leaders Brett King and Ron Shevlin share perspectives on taking transformation beyond buzzword status, pushing the right buttons to influence consumer financial health, and the disconnect between the stock market and the Main Street economy.
The Way We Pay- Before and After COVID
Glen chats with the Atlanta Fed’s Claire Greene about the Diary of Consumer Payment Choice, including new data on behavior at the height of the pandemic. Also- PPP lending leaders, good and bad news for checks, and a caution flag on the payroll tax.
Contactless Innovation – in 10 Minutes
Glen chats with Finovate’s Greg Palmer about what to expect from the newly digital editions of these demo-forward events. Also- a intriguing postal banking trial balloon, a savvy SMB boost, and a handy window into potential CU fintech partners.
A Google Banking Wake Up Call
Glen wakes up John early to trade thoughts on Google’s progress in the digital banking realm, Facebook’s new Financial unit, some interesting data on credit unions and PPP loans, and whether the time is right for micropayments.
What Did Trey Anastasio Ever Do To You?
Jim Stickley of Stickley on Security discusses phishing, ransomware, and why “there’s no such thing as a safe attachment.” Plus the latest on the Fed’s real-time payments entry, the paper check’s ongoing decline, and why coins are the new toilet paper.
John and Glen’s Excellent Adventure
Glen speaks with TeamOnUP CEO Mike Kelly about “getting dreams done on purpose” and the beauty of small credit unions. Also, more on the Illinois interchange fiasco, the CFPB’s latest populist outburst, and Glen welcomes Google to the world of incumbents.
You Can’t Fake Digital
Digital Banking Report’s Jim Marous joins our Credit Union Digital Town Hall to discuss the need to offer even greater online convenience in a post-COVID world. Also- Glen wonders whether the recent trade press merger could present a Kumbaya moment.
Serving the Underserved and “Un-Scorable”
Glen talks with Oportun COO Matt Jenkins about extending small dollar credit to the “un-scorable” and the challenges of maintaining a mission like Oportun’s as a public company. Also- a bizarre coin shortage, and signs of small merchants returning to cash.
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.