Taking Faster Payments to the Bank – or CU
More insights from Nacha Payments- including Glenbrook Partners’ Elizabeth McQuerry on the Faster Payments Barometer, and leaders from Akoya and Banked on the burgeoning Pay By Bank model. Also- insights from ETA Transact, and chipping away at MICA.
Rival Rails, Same Day Successes
Fresh from a content-rich Smarter Faster Payments conference, Glen shares interviews with Nacha CEO Jane Larimer and Open Payment Network Co-Founder/CEO Bradley Wilkes. Also, a first look at detailed data from the Fed’s triennial payments study.
The Inside Pitch on Fintech South
An insightful chat with Cardlytics’ co-founder and former CEO Lynne Laube- now a partner with Valor Ventures- and Fintech Catalyst Robert Daniel of Georgia Tech’s ATDC, about September’s exciting startup competition including a few pitch tips from insiders. Also, Glen’s thoughts on PayPal’s new stablecoin and the Premier League’s payments connections.
Big Ideas, Fintech Madness (CUSO Optional)
Next Big Idea competition winner GoalSetter and runner-up Mahalo Banking, Fintech Madness winner Silvur, CU2.0 co-founder Chris Otey on instigating the madness, and a compelling startup (Harness) that waged battle in both events.
More CUSOs, More Service
From a record-setting NACUSO Network conference, Glen shares a motherlode of interviews with CUSO whisperer/attorney Brian Lauer, DePaul Defi professor Lamont Black, and a pair of founders: Leeman Baird (Hedera) and John Wingate (BankSocial).
Amplifying Credit Unions’ Message of Safety
Amplify Credit Union CEO Kendall Garrison shares thoughts on running a fee-free shop, explains why CU members need not be overly fearful of an SVB situation, and why conveying that message requires finesse. Also- the Godot Recession, and a skewed definition of small banks.
Silicon Valley Bank, through a Credit Union Lens
Now that the dust has settled (a little), John and Glen unspool the SVB and Signature Bank crises and what they mean for CUs. Also- John’s already getting into arguments with ChatGPT-4.
Revolutionizing the Credit Union Experience: Best Innovation Group Unveils the Potential of AI Chatbots with OpenAI’s ChatGPT at Innovation Club Meeting in Phoenix
Best Innovation Group Showcases Potential of AI Chatbots, Including OpenAI’s ChatGPT, for Credit Unions at Innovation Club Meeting in Phoenix Phoenix, AZ – March 8, 2023 – Best Innovation Group (BIG), a leading technology and innovation consultancy for the financial sector, recently concluded a successful two-day Innovation Club meeting held at TruWest Credit Union in […]
Bowled Over- CUs and Crypto, a Year Later
One year removed from the Crypto Bowl, Glen connects with NYDIG’s Rahm McDaniel to assess what has and hasn’t changed for credit unions and members. Also- trying (and failing) to avoid addressing Silicon Valley Bank, Silvergate and USDC.
The Strategic Stop: An Undervalued Skill
Maps Credit Union COO Rachel Pross shares business takeaways from a recent outdoor adventure that veered off script. Also, a big 2019 payments deal gets unwound, and Glen rants about recession.