BankTalk Podcast

New Data: Betting Boom May Cause Deposit Challenges for FI's | BankTalk Episode 156

Sports betting and prediction markets are growing rapidly, particularly among younger consumers. In this episode of BankTalk, Sean Cunningham speaks with Stephen Arnold o

What Does Your Treasury Manager Do For Your Bank? | BankTalk Episode 155

Join Jarryd Briggs from Reativ as he explores the roles and responsibilities of Treasury Management and the Asset Liability Committee (ALCO) within your financial institu

Are Bank Branches Dead? | BankTalk Episode 154

Brian Flemming, President and Principal at Solidus, joins BankTalk to separate fact from fiction. As digital banking continues to evolve, many question the future of the

QuickBooks Took My Money. Is This Fraud? | BankTalk Bonus Episode 153

This week's bonus episode dives into a timely payments story that highlights the challenges businesses can face when things go wrong in today's digital payment

The Innovation Imperative: How Community Banks Can Stay Competitive | BankTalk Episode 152

Innovation is no longer a future goal—it's a necessity for survival and growth. Justin Dunmyer of ICBA joins us to discuss the strategies community banks need to emb

Banking on Solar: Financing Renewable Energy Projects | BankTalk Episode 151

Solar lending may sound complex, but at its core it's all about understanding cash flow, risk, and project execution. In this episode, Jillian Wagner of North Easton

How Core Providers Are Bringing AI to Community Financial Institutions | BankTalk Episode 150

Artificial Intelligence is everywhere—but what does it actually mean for community financial institutions? In this episode, Keith Fulton, Chief Data Officer at Jack Henry

From Powell to Warsh: What the Fed's Leadership Change Means for Banks | BankTalk Episode 149

Dan Hartman, Of Counsel at Nutter, joins us to discuss the implications of Kevin Warsh's appointment as Federal Reserve Chair on May 22, succeeding Jerome Powell. We

The Growth of Asset-Based Lending and What It Means for Banks | BankTalk Episode 148

Asset-based lending is booming—but one key challenge remains: can you actually trust the value of your collateral? In this episode, Charlie sits down with Thomas Galbrait

Breaking the Stigma: How Credit Unions Are Navigating Cannabis Banking | BankTalk Episode 147

Cannabis banking is complex, highly regulated, and full of opportunity. In this episode, Kristin Stowe of Credit Union 1 shares what it really takes to serve this underse

Supercharged Growth: What the FDIC Report Reveals About Bank Lending to NDFIs | BankTalk Episode 146

Joe Bergquist of The Banker Next Door joins us to unpack the FDIC’s recent report on bank lending to non‑depository financial institutions (NDFIs). Joe walks through the

Behind the Software: Private Equity, Open Banking, and What Comes Next | BankTalk Episode 145

Lori Wilson of Remedy Consulting joins BankTalk to break down key trends reshaping the software ecosystem for community financial institutions. In this episode, we explo

Balance Sheets Under Pressure: Rates, Risk Appetite, and What Comes Next | BankTalk Episode 144

In a market defined by uncertainty, standing still on the balance sheet may be the biggest risk of all. Zach Zoia of Darling Consulting Group—and co‑host of the On the Ba

What We Learned Choosing a Next‑Gen Core | BankTalk Episode 143

In 2021, PeoplesBank transitioned its core banking system to Nymbus, after the transition of its digital bank Zynlo, the previous year. Aleda DeMaria EVP, COO of Peoples

Mergers and Acquisitions – Preparing to be a Buyer | BankTalk Episode 142

So, you’re thinking about entering the M&A arena as a buyer? Join Kenny Haglund and Beau Hurtig from Ballard Spahr, LLP, as they walk through a practical checklist of con

Stablecoin Basics | BankTalk Episode 141

Stablecoin — is it a threat or an opportunity for community bankers? Since the passing of the GENIUS Act, the debate over how stablecoin issuers should be regulated has

Open Banking, Rule 1033, and the Risk of Being a ‘Fast Follower’ FI | BankTalk Episode 140

We are in a data cold war that is beginning to warm up. Today, community banks only hold 20%-25% of their customers’ total financial data, due to the financial fragmentat

Loyalty Card Programs Increase More than Share of Wallet | BankTalk Episode 139

Join the discussion with Beth McCoy, CEO of CORA Loyalty, on CORA Group’s recent survey of over 2,000 adults that found the top factor influencing which credit card Ameri

Things to Consider for 2026 | BankTalk Episode 138

Join us for a discussion with Adam Gregg, CEO of the Iowa Bankers Association as we explore the positive impacts brought about by the Trump Administration and how those p

EU vs US Banking Strategies | BankTalk Episode 137

We sat down with Martyn Wallen, Executive Director & Co-Founder, and Gino Brenzini, Executive Director & COO of Quantum Six. Their team helps banks, credit unions, and fi