American Banker Podcast
American Banker
Thoughtful discussions about current topics, moderated by American Banker editors.
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Jun 28, 2016 • 13min
FICO on Why Its Scores Are Still Relevant
Marketplace lenders have been declaring "FICO-free Zones" and playing down the need for the longstanding measure of creditworthiness. FICO CEO Will Lansing explains how the company's score is evolving and why he believes FICO remains the best (not necessarily the only) way to determine ability to repay a loan.
May 31, 2016 • 30min
'If Your Bank Isn't Integrated with Siri, Your Bank Is Irrelevant'
Moven founder and all-around fintech evangelist Brett King discusses how financial institutions can survive a future where artificial intelligence is widespread and plastic cards are no more.
May 23, 2016 • 31min
'There Is No One Blockchain to Rule Them All'
Don Tapscott and Alex Tapscott, authors of "Blockchain Revolution," discuss the implications for banks of distributed ledger technology, the pros and cons of private blockchains compared to open networks, how DAOs might eliminate moral hazard, and more.
Mar 30, 2016 • 22min
Should the Fed Be Audited?
Presidential candidates have called this year for the Federal Reserve to be subject to public audits. Peter Conti-Brown, a Wharton professor and author of "The Power and Independence of the Federal Reserve," explains why he only partially agrees.
Mar 28, 2016 • 23min
FBI vs. Apple: The Implications for Banks
David Weiss, a senior analyst at Aite Group with expertise in financial services and technology, dives into the contentious clash between the FBI and Apple over encryption. He discusses how this battle could affect mobile banking security and customer privacy. Weiss highlights the legal and ethical dilemmas tech companies face when pressured for software backdoors. The podcast also explores the increasing challenges banks encounter regarding government demands for data access while maintaining customer confidentiality in today’s paranoid environment.
