Banking Transformed with Jim Marous

In today's competitive landscape, financial institutions must adopt a customer-centric culture focused on loyalty and lifetime value to thrive. My guest on theBanking Transformed podcastis Wayne McCulloch, Chief Customer Officer at Alkami Technology. Wayne lays out a proven framework for organizations to become truly customer-obsessed. As the author of the best-selling book, “The Seven Pillars of Customer Success”, Wayne brings deep expertise on embedding customer-first approaches across an organization. Join us as we explore how Wayne's seven pillars can guide banks, credit unions and other financial firms to deliver better client outcomes. This Episode of Banking Transformed is Sponsored by Alkami Alkami Technology, Inc.is a leading cloud-based digital banking solutions provider for financial institutions in the United States that enables clients to grow confidently, adapt quickly, and build thriving digital communities. Alkami helps clients transform through retail and business banking, digital account opening, payment security, and data analytics and marketing solutions. To learn more, visitwww.alkami.com.

I'm joined on theBanking Transformed podcastby Rakefet Russak-Aminoach, a trailblazer in digital banking innovation. Rakefet led the transformation of Bank Leumi into Israel's most profitable and forward-thinking bank before becoming a managing partner at Team8, a fintech foundry. We explore her transition from traditional bank to Team8 and delve into the unique foundry model that drives its mission of innovation and growth. Rakefet sheds light on the strategies that enable fintech firms to navigate changing funding dynamics and balance innovation and stability. Her insights offer a perspective on the intersection of established banking wisdom and the nimbleness of startups. Additionally, Rakefet's dedication to diversity, gender equality and empowerment takes center stage as we discuss her contributions to fostering a more inclusive fintech industry.

Generative AI is poised to revolutionize the financial services industry. According to new research from IBM, the market for generative AI in finance is projected to reach $9.5 billion globally by 2032. This disruptive technology has the potential to transform customer experiences, empower employees, and rapidly modernize legacy systems. As we gear up for Sibos 2023, we’re joined by John Duigenan, General Manager, Financial Services and IBM Distinguished Engineer, IBM Technology on the Banking Transformed podcast. We discuss some of the most promising AI use cases gaining traction, why an open and hybrid platform is critical, how generative AI can aid application modernization, and what financial executives need to think about when implementing this new wave of AI.

On today’sBanking Transformed podcast, I'm thrilled to be joined by Brandon McGee, Chief Digital Strategy Officer at A+ Federal Credit Union, who is spearheading their ambitious efforts to reimagine members' digital experiences. Brandon has a 30-year legacy in banking and technology, having spent time at both large and small financial institutions as well as working at Dell and Facebook. With leadership committed to being future-ready, A+ FCU has made tremendous strides in digital innovation and user-centric design. In our conversation, we explore how financial institutions of any size can become digital banking leaders, the role of culture change, and the keys to rapid innovation iteration.

From the complexities of legacy infrastructure to the nuances of modern app development and the ever-evolving threat landscape, banking is faced with balancing performance, speed and security. Join us in this episode of theBanking Transformed podcastas we sit down with Michael Wiley, VP and CTO of F5, to explore the multifaceted world of banking cybersecurity within the context of digital transformation. Wiley's expertise offers practical guidance for all banking executives seeking to strike the right balance between innovation and protection. As the banking industry continues its transformative journey, the wisdom shared in this episode serves as a beacon for securing a safer and more resilient future. This episode of Banking Transformed Solutions is sponsored by f5 F5 offers comprehensive protection that lets you implement a consistent security policy for any app and any API, anywhere. Security that adapts as attackers retool with minimal customer friction. Security that protects your whole business with the highest efficacy in the market. Security that adapts to your business, whatever your business is, as you lift, shift, modernize, and thrive. For more information visit:https://www.f5.com/solutions/banking-and-financial-services

Community banks, deeply rooted in their local domains, have played a pivotal role in supporting the financial needs of individuals, small businesses, and local economies. But the digitalization of the industry has altered the playing field. Looking forward, what are the unique advantages local financial institutions can bring to the table beyond ‘being friendly’? What are the challenges they face in competing with larger marketplace leaders? And what are the strategies management must adopt to ensure they remain future-ready. I am excited to have Jim Perry, Senior Strategist at Market Insights, Inc. on the Banking Transformed podcast. We will be discussing how community banks and credit unions can best co-exist in a marketplace that includes regional and national banks, tech companies, fintech firms and even non-financial players.

We’re at the midpoint of 2023, making this the perfect time to take stock of the major trends shaping retail banking globally and look ahead to the future. A multitude of events this year have altered the industry's trajectory, influenced consumer behavior, and prompted financial institutions to reassess their business models and go-to-market strategies. The question is which events will have a lasting effect and what jobs need to be done to become more future-ready? I am excited to have David M. Brear, CEO of 11:FS on the Banking Transformed podcast. We will be discussing how banks and credit unions have reacted to major global disruptions, and what major opportunities and threats currently exist in retail banking.

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to advance and reshape banking, achieving a high level of AI maturity becomes crucial for financial institutions to remain competitive and relevant in the modern landscape. But what determines an organization’s AI maturity. Evident has just published an extensive study on AI innovation and maturity across major banks. Their research analyzed 60 of the largest banks in North America and Europe to understand how banks are positioning themselves for an AI-driven future. I am excited to have Alexandra Mousavizadeh, Co-founder and CEO of Evident on the Banking Transformed podcast. We will be discussing what determines a financial institution’s AI maturity, the advantage AI maturity provides and how organizations can keep pace with market leaders.

This is the second part of a two-part in-depth Banking Transformed podcast interview on generative AI and ChatGPT in banking with Brian Roemmele, President of Multiplex. With the rise of generative AI (ChatGPT) and its increasing impact on various sectors, including banking, it's crucial to examine how these advancements are transforming the landscape, both for better and for worse. From exploring the impact of generative AI on customer experience and engagement to discussing the ethical considerations and regulatory challenges, it is more important than ever to understand the transformative power of AI in banking. Brian equips listeners with the knowledge and understanding needed to embrace the promise of generative AI and ChatGPT while mitigating associated risks.

With the rise of generative AI (ChatGPT) and its increasing impact on various sectors, including banking, it's crucial to examine how these advancements are transforming the landscape, both for better and for worse. From exploring the impact of generative AI on customer experience and engagement to discussing the ethical considerations and regulatory challenges, it is more important than ever to understand the transformative power of AI in banking. My guest for part one of this important Banking Transformed podcast interview on generative AI and ChatGPT in banking is Brian Roemmele, President of Multiplex. Brian equips listeners with the knowledge and understanding needed to embrace the promise of generative AI and ChatGPT while mitigating associated risks.