Ep 13: Balancing Smart Regulation and Innovation // Gene Ludwig

04/19/23 • 29 min

In today's episode, Steve and Al talk with Gene Ludwig, former Comptroller of the Currency and a banking regulation, risk management, and fiscal policy expert. Gene shares some powerful insights into modernizing the banking industry. They discuss the importance of smart regulation that helps to balance banking activities and technological advancements, the need for regulators to have the tools to manage tail risks quickly and avoid being caught off guard, and the need to have a mechanism that gives regulators and the public time to act in a crisis.

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Ep 12: Revolutionizing Open Banking // Jim Reuter

On this episode Steve and Al talk with Jim Reuter, CEO and President at FirstBank. They discuss Jim's vision for FirstBank as an "open bank" by integrating with various software solutions to better serve their clients. They dive into the importance of leadership, fostering innovation, and talent development in the banking industry. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of banking, financial institutions, and fintech innovation.

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Ep 14: Embracing Agility Through Banking Revolutions

On this episode, Al Dominick and Steve Williams sit down to talk about how recent bank failures have revealed the need for enhanced risk management and reinforced the importance of regional and community banks. The financial industry must learn from these incidents and implement strategies such as focusing on niches, embracing fintech partnerships, and remaining agile to ensure continued success. Subscribe to Plugged In for more in depth conversations with banking experts!