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Brian's BlogEver thought about how predictive analytics can revolutionize the banking industry?
At Visbanking, we're shifting the focus from the historical past to the future, leveraging advanced machine learning models. Our work in progress, a bank failure model, already predicted a major bank failure this year. We aim to refine it further to anticipate critical metrics like loan growth, deposit trends and many other critical factors affecting banks.
bankingbanksmachine learning7/14/2023Read →
Brian's Blog"Your word is your bond"
'- My grandfather's advice has shaped my work ethic and my life. In other words, "Whatever comes out of your mouth, you make it happen. "This Italian saying instilled in me the belief that your "say-do ratio" should be 100%.
bankingbanksteam work7/13/2023Read →
Brian's BlogHave you ever experienced a cross-currency loan crisis firsthand?
My trip to Hungary in 2009 landed me right into one! The Hungarian Forint took a 47% plunge against the Euro and Swiss Franc in the middle of 2008. Borrowers with income in Forint were struggling to repay loans made in these stronger currencies.
bankingbankscross-currency7/13/2023Read →
BanksSVB Financial Sues FDIC For Regulatory Seizure
SVB Financial Group is suing the FDIC in bankruptcy court, seeking the reversal of a $1.93 billion regulatory seizure.
7/12/2023Read →
BanksMastercard Using AI to Help Banks Combat Payment Scams
Mastercard confirms success with its Consumer Fraud Risk AI system to help banks in the UK combat payment scams.
7/12/2023Read →
Brian's BlogLooking for a business loan?
Need financing for your business? Discover valuable information and resources on obtaining a business loan to support your entrepreneurial aspirations.
bankingbanksbusinesses7/12/2023Read →
Brian's BlogSVB’s collapse could have been avoided.
Delve into the factors that led to SVB's collapse and discover the potential measures that could have prevented this unfortunate event.
banksus banks7/12/2023Read →
Brian's BlogMake no mistake: The decision to bailout big banks IS setting a precedent right now.
Analyze the implications of bailing out big banks and its potential to establish a precedent with far-reaching consequences.
bankingbanksus banks7/12/2023Read →
BanksFirst Citizens to Buy Silicon Valley Bank
FDIC announces agreement for First Citizens to acquire much of Silicon Valley Bank, with the regulatory agency backstopping the deal.
acquisitionbanksFDIC7/12/2023Read →
Brian's BlogDon’t be a Generalist Banker.
Discover why it's crucial not to be a generalist banker and explore the benefits of specialization in the banking industry for career growth.
bankingbanksus banks7/12/2023Read →
Brian's BlogMany banks intentionally stunt their own growth.
Discover why banks deliberately limit their own growth and learn about the motivations and strategies behind their self-imposed constraints.
bankingbanksus banks7/12/2023Read →
Brian's BlogHow does a bank decide whether or not your business qualifies for a loan?
Understand the loan qualification process of banks and the factors they consider to determine whether your business qualifies for a loan.
bankingbanksus banks7/12/2023Read →