NACUSO’s Big Ideas for Credit Unions of All Sizes
Glen speaks with NACUSO CEO Ronaldo Hardy about his collaborative vision for the organization he joined last summer, and the opportunity ahead for the industry overall. Also- Fiserv’s application for a limited banking charter, and conference season begins to rev up again.
Youth Will Be Served (that’s the goal…)
Just back from last week’s VentureTech conference, Glen has interviews with a trio of founders from standout startups: Sparrow’s Harrison Hochman, Debbie’s Rachel Lauren, and Legal Karma’s Kory Kelly. Also- the PSCU/Co-Op merger, and the relentless pursuit of deposits and the elusive Generation Z.
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.
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.
Unconventional Fintech Wisdom
Unconventional Ventures founder Theodora Lau unearths some fascinating twists in intergenerational finance, blind spots in student lending, and implications for credit unions. Also- SolarWinds blowback, and $15B in 2020 bank fines.
2020’s Top Fintech Stories Just Keep on Coming
John and Glen recap the year’s biggest fintech stories, including several late breaking items. John also suggests a major credit union opportunity stemming from the gig economy.
Thankful Holiday Tidings- Even in 2020
2020 has been panned as the Worst Year Ever, but in our annual Thanksgiving tradition, John and Glen still find plenty to be thankful for in fintech- including some surprising heroes.
Choose Your Own Venture
Glen speaks with the founders of DoubleCheck, NetGiver, and Live Give Save- three startups that stood out at the recent VentureTech conference for fintechs serving credit unions.
Elections Have (Fintech) Consequences
Glen shares insights- including perspectives from multiple sources- on how the election’s outcome will impact credit unions, banks and fintech firms. Also, the impact of California’s Prop 22 on the gig economy, Ant Financial’s spectacular IPO head fake, and Visa/Plaid runs afoul of the Department of Justice.