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Blog, news, articles, and insights about the current state and future of the banking industry, with a focus on technology from Banking Technology Experts and Consultants.
Here’s why I recommend reading this great book, which offers a glimpse into the potential & impact of business automation in today’s increasingly complex world.
Discover how blockchain technology is transforming the banking industry. Explore insights on cryptocurrency, decentralized finance, and the future of digital banking in our in-depth blog.
With a strategic vision & innovative approach, we spearheaded a transformation that reshaped the very fabric of banking at the Latino Cooperative Credit Union.
Read my book review of “How Civil Wars Start” by Barbara F. Walter, her last and greatest literary achievement & see why it’s never been more timely.
The Fourth Turning is a prophetic read. Find out why it’s one of my top recommended readings (hint: it will change the way you think about history).
Read my quick book review on The Accidental Superpower to learn why Zeihan’s ground-breaking work is one that tops my recommended reading list again and again.
With a strategic vision & innovative approach, we spearheaded a transformation that reshaped the very fabric of banking at the Latino Cooperative Credit Union.
Learn how we introduced a digital bank using brand-new FIS technology (Modern Banking Platform) with impressive capabilities into the US consumer banking market.
TD Bank needed to implement a Dodd-Frank reporting system quickly to meet federal deadlines and regulatory compliance. See how I assisted their efforts.
Citizens Bank purchased Clarfeld Financial Advisors and quickly recognized the need to harmonize regulatory processes and procedures to integrate the two groups into one. How was it accomplished? Let me share the details with you here.
Read how I was able to guide Citizens Bank as they pursued their own digital transformation and the acquisition of HSBC bank concurrently, saving them time & money.
So, what happens when most of the executives – with decades of experience – seek retirement, but no younger talent is ready to take on their jobs? Learn how I assisted Northway Bank in rural New Hampshire with such a dilemma.
Here’s how I assisted Central Pacific Bank with their historic RISE2020 project through base functionality & business configurations.
Needing a systems overhaul, it was essential for Alliance Data Systems (ADS) to reduce operating costs, improve system effectiveness and simplify its business model. How were they able to accomplish this? With my assistance, they were able to achieve their goals in just a few months.
This case study is about how First Hawaiian Bank overcame its outdated systems and limited island resources to reimage itself as a digital bank for Hawaii, Saipan & Guam.
Read all about an ambitious re-visioning of a failed program, followed by a successful implementation that resulted in the confidence to move forward at Zions Bank.
Here’s my take on the 9 key areas of banking risk associated with the announced merger, from cultural differences to integrational challenges & banking regulatory
When employees unite to embrace a mission, their passion electrifies the workplace & pays huge dividends. See why unity isn’t just a corporate catchphrase.
Discover the Japanese and American methods of problem-solving and learn the benefits and drawbacks of ‘See for yourself’ and ‘Do it yourself!’ approaches, as well
Value Stream Mapping (VSM) is a powerful tool for identifying & eliminating waste in any process, especially in banking. See how your organization can benefit.
There is no quality, innovation, or satisfaction without the voice of the customer. In the competitive world of banking, VoC is a pot of gold.
Learn some simple yet memorable comparisons from the auto industry to help differentiate SOS and HOT bank processes, comparing complex & complicated systems.
News headlines portray more bad news for banking. The Feds created the CFPB, but that may make it worse. Find out why – & what’s
The banking industry faces rising borrowing costs, deposit flight, underperforming assets, collapsing lending markets & an economy teetering on recession.
The 3 main pillars of Commercial Real Estate (CRE) are terminally ill & won’t recover. Life as we know it is changing hard & fast.
This article is not about Silicon Valley Bank. It’s about what happens next. Banks are starving for liquidity. Silicon Valley Bank was just the first
AI (Artificial Intelligence) is everywhere. I’ve been wondering what the impacts are to the banking industry, so I hired a new intern to help me find out…
In the banking industry, analyzing credit, market or operational risks the old way oftentimes took weeks or months. Now, with Artificial Intelligence, that time is reduced to mere hours. Learn how…
A cost effective alternative to concierge, AI is bringing great benefits to the customer service experience. See how it’s revolutionizing the banking industry.
KYC is very important, expensive & labor intensive. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is in a unique position to tackle these challenges faster than we might think.
Artificial Intelligence may sound like sci-fi, but it’s not fiction. It’s here and it’s transforming the way we live and do business. And in the banking industry, it can revolutionize fraud detection, customer service and many others areas. How? Find out here.
Read my thoughts on how the US Treasury & Federal Reserve will adopt blockchain technologies into a worldwide banking system to secure the US financial hegemony.
Crypto Pump Control – Scarcity is one of the determining factors of value for any medium of exchange, such as a currency. The scarcity, or abundance, of a currency is referred to as the monetary supply. When the amount of currency in circulation goes down, the relative value of each unit of currency goes up.
Ages ago, we left the gold standard capitalist system for an uncollateralized fiat currency debt system. Neither is perfect. I propose a compromise.
All the things we hate about the internet come from one decision: not to embed a payment system within browsers. Well, actually it was not so much a decision as an inability. Wondering what that all means? Let me explain…
Ever heard of Crypto Punks? They transformed the creative world on the internet with Crypto Kitties NFTs. Now you can own your creative content – no more copying for free. Great news for artists! Read more…
Web 3.0 Decentralized Finance resolves 2 key money value and ownership problems. Here’s how – and what this all means to the banking industry.
The forces of Decentralized Finance have been set free because too much power in too few hands is dangerous to all of us. Is this a new era?
Here’s why I recommend reading this great book, which offers a glimpse into the potential & impact of business automation in today’s increasingly complex world.
Read my book review of “How Civil Wars Start” by Barbara F. Walter, her last and greatest literary achievement & see why it’s never been more timely.
The Fourth Turning is a prophetic read. Find out why it’s one of my top recommended readings (hint: it will change the way you think about history).
Read my quick book review on The Accidental Superpower to learn why Zeihan’s ground-breaking work is one that tops my recommended reading list again and again.
Lyn Alden’s Broken Money is a grand slam book. Let me tell you why you need to read this daring book that glimpses into our future financial system.
If it’s been a while since you read any good non-fiction books, let me convince you why it’s important to immerse in a game-changing read.
Discover how blockchain technology is transforming the banking industry. Explore insights on cryptocurrency, decentralized finance, and the future of digital banking in our in-depth blog.