American Banker Podcast
American Banker
Thoughtful discussions about current topics, moderated by American Banker editors.
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Dec 2, 2019 • 31min
The gaping security holes plaguing real-time payments
Stephen Lange Ranzini, CEO of University Bank in Ann Arbor, Mich., says The Clearing House's RTP and Early Warning's Zelle fail to meet basic requirements for enrollment, encryption of data in transit, and authentication.
Nov 25, 2019 • 29min
'There's going to be room for both systems'
In a sit-down interview, Cleveland Fed President Loretta Mester discusses how the FedNow real-time payment system will work alongside a big-bank one, and threats to financial stability.
Nov 19, 2019 • 24min
'We don't hear people say, I love my bank'
Bryce VanDiver and Daniela Hawkins at Capco make the case that offering easy-to-use payment rewards is the way to win the loyalty of digital-only customers.
Nov 12, 2019 • 14min
What FICO sees through its window into fraud
Doug Clare explains how the organization uses artificial intelligence to spot crime rings and skimmers.
Nov 5, 2019 • 20min
'Wall Street's ledger systems don't keep honest track of who owns what'
Caitlin Long, member of the Wyoming Blockchain Task Force, explains why the state has enacted 13 blockchain laws and what they mean for fintechs and banks.
Oct 29, 2019 • 17min
Where does Facebook's digital currency project stand after Zuckerberg testimony?
American Banker Capitol Hill reporter Neil Haggerty shares how the D.C. community reacted to Mark Zuckerberg's congressional testimony and how they look at the project now.
Oct 22, 2019 • 22min
Morgan Stanley data chief can relate to veterans' struggles
Jeff McMillan, who served in South Korea and is now chief analytics and data officer for wealth management at Morgan Stanley, shares some of the challenges he faced in readjusting to civilian life and how he and his company try to help other veterans.
Oct 15, 2019 • 20min
I don't think we can ignore digital currency
Banks shouldn't let the legal and regulatory hurdles deter them, attorney Felix Shipkevich says.
Oct 8, 2019 • 24min
Are banks losing the brand war to tech firms?
Futurist Lex Sokolin believes the major tech platforms will keep winning and buying banking products will be like buying generic or branded Aspirin on Amazon.
Oct 1, 2019 • 18min
The trouble with banks' personal finance tools
Adoption of money management instruments offered by banks remains low. One expert explains why.
