NEXT Forum: All-In on Tech Efficiencies

The 2024 NEXT Forum, hosted by Travillian and Newcleus LLC at the Borgata Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City, NJ Day of Education – Session #2 All-In on Tech Efficiencies…

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Bankers Shore Up Their Industry Knowledge at the 2024 NEXT Forum in Atlantic City

Twenty-two financial services experts from 13 states across the U.S. came together in Atlantic City, N.J., as presenters at the first-ever financial services conference, NEXT Forum, co-hosted by Newcleus and…

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The Core for 2024: Community Banks Face Tough Decisions in the Coming Year

2023 was a tumultuous year in the banking industry to say the least. Unexpected events early in the year forced bank executives to change course and focus on foundational issues…

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Travillian Wrap Up: Charting the Future at the American Fintech Council Policy Summit

A perspective from Travillian’s Indra Elangovan, Head of Strategic Advisory: I recently participated in the AFC Policy Summit with my colleague Keith Daly, our in-house fintech guru. The event was…

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The Future of Cross-Border Transactions: Faster, Cheaper, and Revolutionized by CBDCs

In his Travillian Next debut, Dimitris Malisianos, Principal, Banking & Fintech Search at Travillian, engages with two recognized influencers and advocates of payments, innovation, and fintech: Jason Mikula, Publisher of…

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The Fight for Fintechs & BaaS Banks in DC: A Conversation with Phil Goldfeder

The turmoil in the banking system over the past month will certainly lead to new legislation & regulatory oversight. It is crucial to have advocates in Washington D.C. to ensure…

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Community Banks & The Battle for Fee Income

As the fight for fee income intensifies, community banks are looking for new ways to compete in an ever-changing landscape. Larger banks are eliminating overdraft, ATM, and other fees that…

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A Fintech / Bank Relationship Shouldn’t Be a Pain in the BaaS

In the dynamic world of banking and fintech partnerships, collaboration is key to achieving success and growth. Similar to the importance of building strong relationships in your personal life, BaaS…

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The Green Scene: Cannabis and Community Banks

As the legal cannabis market continues to grow, many community banks and credit unions are looking for ways to support this thriving industry. Banking cannabis brings its own set of…

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The State of Payments, According to Tom Bell, CEO of Maast

Travillian is excited to welcome industry-veteran Tom Bell, CEO of Maast, to discuss the payments ecosystem in a new episode of Travillian Next. Bell’s accomplished career spans decades and includes…

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Banking on an Embedded Future: A Conversation with Sarah Howell, SVP Partner Programs at Infinant

Embedded Banking. Banking-as-a-Service. Embedded Finance. Whatever you want to call it, banks are both excited and skeptical about the recent upsurge in the adoption of this initiative. BaaS can lead…

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Trey Maust, CEO of BankEvo, Talks Augmentation, Innovation and His Journey Into the World of Embedded Finance

Last week, a large grouping of BaaS Banks descended on Fredericksburg, Texas for the FedFis Roundup where they networked and traded war stories. Travillian’s Head of Banking & Fintech, Brian Love,…

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Travillian Attends Independent Bankers of Colorado 49th Annual Convention

In late September, Travillian’s Head of Banking and Fintech, Brian Love was invited to address the Independent Bankers of Colorado in their 49th Annual Convention, in Vail, CO.  This amazing…

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The Alamo for Community Banks: A Conversation with Matthew Smith – Director of Strategic Initiatives for Independent Banks Association of Texas (IBAT)

As with the Alamo, opposition is coming from all angles these days for community banks. Fintechs, megabanks, Wall Street, Big Tech, and even Walmart all have the advantage of investing billions…

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