by Brian Pillmore | Aug 18, 2023 | Brian's Blog
𝗘𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹. 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹. 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲.These aren’t just buzzwords; they’re shaping the investment landscape. ESG investments are considered more than just financial returns. They look at the bigger picture: 𝙞𝙢𝙥𝙖𝙘𝙩 𝙤𝙣 𝙨𝙤𝙘𝙞𝙚𝙩𝙮, 𝙚𝙣𝙫𝙞𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚. Banks and...
by Brian Pillmore | Aug 17, 2023 | Brian's Blog
A decade ago, fintechs seemed like the new kids on the block, poised to disrupt traditional banking. But now? It’s all about collaboration. Integrating tech innovations into age-old banking systems and merging agility with trust. It’s the best of both...
by Brian Pillmore | Aug 16, 2023 | Brian's Blog
The US central bank just cranked up those rates. Pretty wild, huh? Jerome Powell?Keeping cards close to his chest.Another rate rise in September? Maybe. Or… not. And the Brits? They’re thinking about joining the party! Loans might pinch the pocket a bit...
by Brian Pillmore | Aug 10, 2023 | Brian's Blog
Enter Commercial Lending.It’s not just money changing hands. It’s trust, vision, and ambition interwoven. From the corner cafe to tech startups, lenders breathe life into ideas. Backing projects, birthing success stories. As the economy churns and businesses emerge...
by Brian Pillmore | Aug 10, 2023 | Brian's Blog
Look at the banking sector… 👀 We’re down to fewer than 5,000 banks today, from 15,000 in ’84. Still, the workforce hasn’t shrunk. Finding talent? It’s a real task. We’re not just seeking tellers anymore.We need Universal Bankers....