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The Evolution of Global Finance and the Role of Banks For many years, the banking industry’s focus on digital assets has been primarily driven by concerns around volatility, regulation, and reputational risk. The unpredictability of crypto markets has made this caution understandable. However, a significant structural shift is currently underway, and it extends beyond speculative […]
Truist and Plaid announce data sharing partnership
Truist and Plaid Join Forces to Expand Open Banking Capabilities Truist Bank, headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, has announced its strategic partnership with data aggregator Plaid to boost its open banking capabilities. The collaboration comes in anticipation of the forthcoming rulemaking by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). Truist’s primary aim with this partnership is […]
Blue Ridge Bank CEO retires
Blue Ridge Bank CEO Billy Beale Retires After Successful Turnaround Blue Ridge Bank CEO Billy Beale retired from the company, effective March 6, as announced by the Virginia-based lender. Chief Credit Officer Harry Golliday will step in as interim CEO and president of the bank’s holding company and interim CEO of the bank, following Beale’s […]
Building an RIA marketing funnel? Here’s how to do it right
In their initial conversation, a “high earner, not rich yet,” prospective client (a HENRY in industry parlance) sounded like one of planner Nate Hoskin’s ideal customers. Processing Content He “had a very cool call” with the prospect, who is a social media content producer generating about $120,000 per month in income, Hoskin recalled. Unfortunately, this […]
Fed’s Bowman outlines imminent changes to US capital rules
Imminent Changes to US Capital Rules Outlined by Fed’s Bowman The Federal Reserve is on the brink of implementing significant changes to the US banking regulations. Recently, Michelle Bowman, the vice-chair for supervision at the US Federal Reserve, outlined these imminent changes, which aim to enhance the robustness of the overall framework, while eliminating overlaps. […]
2026 is the year the marketing funnel finally dies
In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, the marketing funnel, once a cornerstone of marketing strategy, is increasingly becoming obsolete. For years, marketers have relied on this model, structured around awareness, consideration, and conversion, to shape their strategies and account for customer behaviour. While this model is straightforward and easily understood, it no longer accurately represents […]
With troubles in the rearview, Blue Ridge names new CEO
Harry Golliday Appointed Interim CEO of Blue Ridge Bankshares Following the departure of Billy Beale, Blue Ridge Bankshares in Richmond, Virginia, has announced a new leader. Harry Golliday, the 62-year-old chief credit officer for the bank, has been appointed interim president and CEO of the $2.4 billion-asset holding company, and the interim CEO of its […]
Member of Technical Staff, Banking Solutions
Revolutionizing The Crypto Platform: Anchorage Digital As the world of digital assets continues to evolve, Anchorage Digital is at the forefront, creating the most advanced digital asset platform for institutions. This platform enables organizations to participate in the expanding cryptocurrency market through various services such as custody, staking, trading, and governance. Anchorage Digital also offers […]
Manager, Product Management – Small Business Bank, Marketing & Acquisitions Experience
Capital One: A Pioneer in Product Management Capital One, a leading financial services firm, is profoundly rooted in its belief that exceptional products are born from a deep comprehension of customer needs. The company has a long-standing history of using predictive modeling to personalize credit card offers, a revolutionary approach that transformed the credit card […]
Banks hate mercenary behaviour. Good luck if you’ve been demanding higher pay
The Truth About Mercenaries in Banks As someone who has spent over two decades in the trading world, including a decade as a managing director at major banks, I have seen my fair share of market cycles. And one thing I have learned is that when tough times hit, it’s often the mercenaries who are […]