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Brian's BlogMeet Ken Harrison...
Meet Ken Harrison, the man who's not only the Chairman of Promise Keepers but also the dynamo powering the WaterStone Foundation.
bankingbanksblog10/7/2023Read →
FinancialSupreme Court to Hear Oral Arguments in Case Involving Constitutionality of CFPB Funding
Supreme Court to hear arguments in CFPB funding case to determine whether the agency’s funding mechanism violates the U.S. Constitution.
10/5/2023Read →
BanksSenate Committee Passes SAFER Banking Act
Senate Banking Committee passes the SAFER Banking Act, opening the door for an eventual Senate floor vote on the cannabis banking bill.
10/4/2023Read →
Brian's BlogImagine a world where your bank knows you better than your next-door neighbor
Community banks have long been hallmarked by their deep local engagement, defined by geography and proximity. The 'know your customer"...
bankingbanksblog10/4/2023Read →
Brian's BlogFinTech, Big Tech, and Payment Service Providers have breached the fortress walls
The traditional banking sector is under siege. A new paradigm has emerged - BIAS, or Bank Intelligence and Action System.
bankingbanksbig tech10/4/2023Read →
Brian's BlogThe Numbers that Matter to Banks
Revenue Growth: It's a key measure of a bank's performance. Higher growth indicates more earnings and potential expansion.
bankingbanksblog9/30/2023Read →
Brian's BlogShattering the Silence on Asset Quality Concerns
In a world rocked by economic turbulence - the pandemic, for one - the banking sector finds itself on a tightrope.
bankingbanksblog9/30/2023Read →
Brian's BlogHow can technology revolutionize traditional banking?
The digital revolution is transforming the way we handle our finances. The proliferation of mobile banking and online transactions bears...
bankingbanksbias9/28/2023Read →
Brian's BlogWatch as the phoenix rises from the ashes
Let's talk about the elephant in the room. Asset Quality Concerns. Yes, economic disruptions like the pandemic have rattled the financial...
bankingbanksblog9/28/2023Read →
Brian's BlogIn the world of banking, digital transformation is no longer a 'nice-to-have'. It's a necessity
The key, in my opinion, lies in leveraging data and analytics. In a recent McKinsey report, it was noted that banks leveraging data and...
bankingbanksblog9/26/2023Read →
Brian's BlogResilience isn't just a buzzword - it's the cornerstone of modern banking
In the face of unexpected challenges - health crises, economic downturns, technological disruptions - our ability to adapt and persist...
bankingbanksbias9/26/2023Read →
BanksClimate Activists Agitate to End Non-Renewable Energy Funding
Climate activists blockade New York Federal Reserve building to demand end to banks’ non-renewable energy funding.
9/21/2023Read →