New Fed Research Highlights COVID’s Impact on Payments
We’re all aware the pandemic has altered Americans’ shopping and payments behavior- the remaining questions are how, and by how much. There are plenty of good sources to track pockets of data- the PSCU Payments Index and Mastercard’s SpendingPulse immediately come to mind. For an authoritative and comprehensive view, however, the Federal Reserve remains the gold standard.
What Does 2022 Have in Store for Fintech and Credit Unions?
Now that we’ve closed the book on 2021, John and Glen turn their attention to the big stories of 2022- with an emphasis on anticipating the unexpected. Includes our always popular (and sometimes even accurate!) Bitcoin price prediction.
All Eyes on 2022- BIG’s Predictions for a Complicated World
Everyone has their opinions on where the credit union and technology worlds are headed; we at BIG have been documenting our predictions for several years running. Although the navel-gazing part is fun, we believe it’s equally important to hold ourselves accountable.
The Biggest Stories of 2021
ntech and credit union landscape during 2021, it quickly became clear how fast our world has been spinning.
BIG Experts, Big Stories
John and Glen dissect the biggest stories impacting the fintech, credit union and crypto worlds in 2021.
Fintechs Re-Writing the Rulebook
Glen speaks with the founders of three bold startups- Renofi, Silvur and SocialEquity- with fresh approaches to key financial services challenges.
The Great Resignation – Be Careful What You Wish For
Another week, another befuddling batch of employment numbers. In November my home state of Georgia set an all-time record low unemployment rate of 3.1%. Several others aren’t far behind. In normal times, this would be seen as cause for celebration.
Thanksgiving Hangover Edition
John and Glen update their annual tradition, trading thoughts on what they’ve been grateful for (from a fintech perspective- mostly) over a busy 2021.
An Eyebrow Raising Title
John and Glen interview futurist and author Brett King about his new book, “The Rise of Technosocialism,” how the pandemic prompted him to re-write the first half, and why moderates shouldn’t be scared off by its title.
Money 20/20’s Journey into DeFi
Glen chats with a trio of Founder/CEOs from the hallways of Money 20/20- MetalPay’s Marshall Hayner, SnapCheck’s Ken Kruszka and Honeycomb Credit’s George Cook. Also, Glen violates the first rule of Fintech Fight Club.