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August 3, 20268 min

FinAi: Financial AI Roadmap

AI is rapidly reshaping financial services — but where is it creating measurable impact today? In this conversation, FinAi News shares what banking, lending, payments and risk leaders are prioritizing; the AI use cases gaining traction, and how executive communities are helping financial institutions separate hype from real-world results. Speakers: Whitney McDonald, Editor, FinAi News, FinAi News Lottie Watts, Senior Director, Partner Network, Content Strategy, ABA

July 28, 20265 min

From Low Adoption to Meaningful Revenue: How Banks Actually Scale Insurance Programs

Insurance programs often launch with high expectations—but many struggle to gain traction, generate engagement, or deliver meaningful revenue. So what separates the programs that stall from those that become valuable growth drivers? In this episode, we explore how leading banks are scaling insurance programs that deepen consumer relationships, support financial wellness, and create sustainable non-interest income. You'll learn the common pitfalls that limit adoption, the strategies high-performing institutions use to drive participation, and the practical steps banks can take to turn insurance from an overlooked offering into a meaningful source of growth. Whether you're evaluating your current program or looking to launch one, this conversation offers insights you can put into action. Speakers: Danielle Burch, Regional Vice President, Franklin Madison Craig Driver, VP, ABA Partner Network

July 23, 20268 min

Safe at Speed: Deploying AI That Regulators and Bankers Trust

Community banks are moving fast on AI but fast doesn't always mean ready. In this conversation, Arjun Sirrah, founder and CEO of Titan Banking AI, breaks down what AI readiness actually looks like in practice, why the choice between general-purpose AI tools and banking-native platforms carries real regulatory weight, and what banks are getting wrong as they begin their AI journey. Practical, honest, and grounded in firsthand experience across some of the country's leading financial institutions. Speakers: Arjun Sirrah, Founder & CEO, Titan Theresa Wendhausen, VP, ABA Partner Network

July 17, 20268 min

Agentic AI Transforming the Fight Against Financial Crime

Rob Norris, the head of product strategy at Nasdaq Verafin, joins ABA to talk about how Nasdaq Verafin is helping banks out-innovate criminals with the company's new Agentic AI Workforce. He discusses the vision for Nasdaq Verafin's Agentic AI Workforce, the early results they've seen from 650+ financial institutions leveraging the solutions, and the newest agents and product enhancements announced on June 10. Speakers: Rob Norris, SVP & Head of Product Strategy, Nasdaq Verafin Tim Pannell, VP, ABA Partner Network

July 17, 202615 min

Risk Lives in the Gaps

A builder declared zero liabilities on his questionnaire — hiding 20+ tax judgments and liens. A contract and a budget told contradictory stories about who was paying for $67,000 in utility work — neither document revealed the problem on its own. Construction loan risk doesn't live in any one document. It lives in the gaps between them, and most due diligence reviews aren't built to find it. Sean Faries, CEO of Land Gorilla, has spent 17 years analyzing where construction loans go wrong — and explains why the next step forward isn't more reviews, it's smarter ones. Speakers: Sean Faries, CEO, Land Gorilla Tim Pannell, VP, ABA Partner Network

June 23, 202612 min

Improving Customer Engagement in a Fraud-Filled World

Fraudsters are no longer just stealing money — they're impersonating brands and inserting themselves into legitimate customer interactions. As digital engagement increases, so does perceived risk: Everyday touchpoints — calls, texts, notifications — are now treated as potential threats. Speakers: Mick Moss, Sr. Director, Product Management, TransUnion Craig Driver, VP, Partner Network, ABA

June 1, 202615 min

The Core Conversation: What Every Bank Should Know Before Renewal

Most banks do not realize the clock on their next core decision starts years before renewal. In this episode, ICI Consulting's EVP of Sales, Kevin Mehl, explores how financial institutions can prepare earlier, evaluate the right vendors, and create leverage before entering one of the most important technology decisions they will face. Speakers: Kevin Mehl, EVP of Sales, ICI Consulting Craig Driver, VP, Partner Network, ABA

May 26, 202611 min

Stablecoins Move to the Banking Core: What Bank Leaders Need to Know Now

This podcast will explore how stablecoins are moving from the crypto periphery into the core of regulated banking and institutional finance. Moderated by Tim Pannell, Kevin Bannerton, R&T's Chief Business Development Officer, will discuss what stablecoins are (and are not), the regulatory and market forces accelerating adoption, and what bank leaders should be thinking about now, from payments and settlement to liquidity, funding, and governance. Speakers: Kevin Bannerton, Executive Vice President, Chief Business Development Officer, R&T Deposit Solutions Tim Pannell, VP, Partner Network, ABA

March 19, 202610 min

Balance Sheet Strategy Outlook

Margin momentum has carried financial institutions through the past year—but what happens when that momentum slows? As 2026 commences, bankers face a tightening liquidity environment and the growing challenge of finding the right balance between cost savings and deposit growth. Speakers: Joe Kennerson, Managing Director, Darling Consulting Group Lottie Watts, Senior Director, Partner Network, Content Strategy, ABA

March 2, 202612 min

Cross-Border 2026: The Regional Bank Roadmap

Regional banks are entering a pivotal stage in modernizing cross border payments as ISO 20022 shifts from implementation to optimization. With richer data, growing expectations for real time transparency, and rapid advancements in blockchain and AI, banks must determine how to enhance efficiency and deliver more seamless global payment experiences. This episode with Convera—highlights the top trends shaping 2026, deep diving into the next phase of ISO 20022, the rising importance of interoperability and embedded connectivity, and how strategic partnerships help regional institutions expand capabilities, strengthen client relationships, and compete more effectively. Speakers: Alex Lawrence, Sr. Manager, Content Marketing and Thought Leadership Marketing, Convera Jessica Olivera, Product Marketing Head of Fis, Convera Craig Driver, VP, Partner Network, ABA