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....
by Brian Pillmore | Aug 8, 2023 | Brian's Blog
Ever wondered about the charm of long-term loans in the current market? Long-term loans, they’re the silent champions of progress, powering dreams and aspirations. Let’s explore this monetary journey 👇 But what’s the road ahead like? With market...
by Brian Pillmore | Aug 8, 2023 | Brian's Blog
How is this hitting the pulse of commercial real estate loans? Prime locations feel the tremors. As vacancy rates rise, does credit quality nosedive? 📉 Cities to suburbs – a modern migration? Is this shift chipping away at the once-solid foundations of...
by Brian Pillmore | Aug 3, 2023 | Brian's Blog
Ever puzzled over the why’s and how’s of your savings growth? Enter deposit repricing, the somewhat elusive character in this story. 𝗜𝗻 𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗺𝗮𝗻’𝘀 𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺𝘀, 𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝗮𝗱𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀. Adapting to the market’s unpredictability,...
by Brian Pillmore | Aug 3, 2023 | Brian's Blog
Freedom to pursue passions, to cross borders, to start businesses. It’s an ambitious dream but the impact is immense. Frictions in money movement, business startups, taxes, and fees, all reduce freedom. Yet, the solution isn’t solely political, it’s...