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.
Best Innovation Group, Alkami and Arrowhead Credit Union Collaborate for Seamless Digital Banking Conversion

Best Innovation Group (BIG) today announced that it has supported Arrowhead Credit Union’s successful conversion to Alkami’s digital banking platform.
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.
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.
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.
The AI Arms Race – Be Scared. And Excited.

hn and Glen discuss both the good and bad of Generative AI and why credit unions cannot afford to sit on the sidelines. Also- Apple discovers the PR downside of dabbling in financial services.
Fintech Collaboration – At $100 Million and Counting

Glen speaks with the Curql Collective’s Jim Ryan about his group’s ongoing quest to bring cutting-edge fintech to credit unions and a new portal that advances the cause. Also, finding more avenues for cooperatives to cooperate.
ChatGPT- Hallucinations, Lies, Negotiations

Glen speaks with veteran journalist Michael Lev about the supply chain expert’s recent encounter with Chat GPT in which the platform confessed to making stuff up. Also- more on deposit outflows and the sketchy definition of a “small bank.” (Gordon Lightfoot soundtrack optional)
Payments – Then and Now

Glen unearths nuggets from the latest Federal Reserve payments data with the help of author, retired Fed exec and Payments OG Rich Oliver. Also- bizarre notions swirling around the insured deposit limit.
