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…
Read moreBank Talent Wars, The (Work) Force Awakens: How Tech is Shaping Bank’s Talent Strategies
In our latest Travillian Next episode, Charles Potts, EVP and Chief Innovation Officer at ICBA, joined our host, Brian Love, Head of Banking & Fintech at Travillian, for a lively…
Read moreKeep on Truckin’: Triumph’s Unconventional Rise in Fintech
Travillian Tech-Forward Bank Index Profile IIII This is the fourth edition of the Travillian Tech-Forward Bank Index profiles. The Travillian Tech-Forward Bank Index highlights public and privately-held banks that saw…
Read moreThe Road to Roger: Launching a Digital Bank, a Conversation with Jill Castilla & Jeffery Kendall
Jill Castilla, President and CEO at Citizens Bank of Edmond ($375M in Assets / Edmond, OK) is a Veteran, military mom and military spouse. Besides her role as CEO at…
Read moreTech-Bank Reality Is More Nuanced Than Negative Headlines And Sour Sentiment Would Suggest
“History never repeats itself, but it does often rhyme.” -Mark Twain It’s been a rough couple of years for Fintech and many Fintech-affiliated banks. Valuations for pure Fintech companies peaked…
Read morePioneering the Future: The Confluence of Technology and Banking
It’s been a while since our last additions, but we are thrilled to introduce three new visionary banks to the Travillian Tech-Forward Bank Index by hosting an engaging group discussion with a…
Read moreFrom Pens to Pixels: Maximize Your Marketing Efforts for Customer Growth
Gone are the days when a few pens and local newspaper ads suffice for marketing in the banking industry. In today’s digital era, analytics and technology have become the backbone…
Read moreThe 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…
Read moreThe 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…
Read moreCommunity 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…
Read moreA 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…
Read moreThe 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…
Read moreTaking the Torch: New leadership at Kansas City powerhouse, nbkc, forges ahead with tech focus that’s reshaped its balance sheet
Travillian Tech-Forward Bank Index Profile III Many banks aspire to use technology to drive even greater results for the business. But do those aspirations ever become reality? Last week, Travillian…
Read moreBanking 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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