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The spectacle that is Money 20/20 (Money 2020 or M2020) went down last week, and it did not disappoint. Money 2020 is likely the conference with the lowest conference-attendee-to-session-attendee ratio in the industry. While the sessions were interesting,  the heart of the conference is all about sales, partnerships, and deal-making. In this respect, 2024 was…

Today we have some fun and provide an example of how AI tools like NotebookLM can help community banks in a variety of ways. The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show are solely those of the participants involved and do not necessarily represent those of SouthState Bank and its employees. SouthState Bank, N.A….

Today we are joined by Ron Buck, CEO of the Performance Insights Team. Ron talks about the implications of AI for community banks and specifically how AI can help their lenders close more deals. The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show are solely those of the participants involved and do not necessarily represent…

Today Chris Nichols, our Director of Capital Markets, sits down with Nymbus CEO Jeffery Kendall. Chris and Jeffery talk about the future of core processing, payments, how banks should be thinking about their relationship with their core provider, and the new opportunities emerging for banks to offer more innovative products and solutions to their customers….

Today we’ll be speaking with Scott Mills, president of the William Mills agency based in Atlanta. They specialize in helping fintechs connect with banks, and they work with a number of major bank technology providers. Scott talks about the future of fintech, where fintech partnerships often go wrong for community banks, and how to properly evaluate a…

Today on the show we bring back Keith Wilmot, CEO and Founder of the Ignitor Group. Keith is a leadership expert and specializes in helping companies “hardwire” creativity and innovation into their culture. REGISTER FOR OUR COMMERCIAL LENDING WEBINAR HERE Claim Your Free Refinance Ebook Here The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show…

This week we sit down with Ron Shevlin, Chief Research Officer with Cornerstone Advisors.  Ron is a sought-after speaker, writer, and consultant who works at the intersection of banking and fintech.  He is also a senior contributor at Forbes, where he writes a popular column called “FinTech Snark Tanks.” We talk with Ron about Artificial…

While technology has always been important in banking, it has yet to drive the essential functions of banking. Up to this point, if you could speak to a human, banking was easier. In the last year, this has started to change. With the rise of data, generative AI, personalization, instant payments, embedded banking, and traditional…

Money 20/20 (M2020) is the only conference in the industry where it is both possible and expected to pull off two breakfasts, two lunches, three cocktail parties, and two dinners PER DAY. It’s a whirlwind of education, deal-making, eating, and hugging. In this article, we detail our thoughts and the trends we saw last week…

Today we sit down with Carey Ransom, Founder of BankTech Ventures. We talk about the exciting new developments in FinTech and what they mean for community banks. BankTech Ventures partners with entrepreneurs who want to help transform the future of community banking by working with community banks to make them more efficient, competitive and compelling…

Today we return to cybersecurity with Jimmy Rider from DefenseStorm, a company specializing in cybersecurity for banks and credit unions. Access the “Cybersecurity Readiness” Assessment Here Access the 15-Minute Strategic Refinance Video Series Here The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show are solely those of the participants involved and do not necessarily represent…

Today Chris Nichols, our Director of Capital Markets, sits down with Richard Buttermore from Paramount Financial Technologies. Paramount Financial Technologies is a fintech corporation, and is the product of 20 years of first-hand experience working with regional and community banks. Chris and Richard discuss how banks can leverage technology to increase the profitability of their…