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SMBs are drowning in a sea of disconnected financial tools, juggling separate platforms for banking, payments, accounting, and lending. Many business owners find themselves logging into five or six different systems just to manage their daily operations, creating inefficiency and driving up costs at a time when economic pressures are mounting. U.S. Bank's latest 2025 Small Business Survey shows that SMBs are looking to their FIs to collapse these various digital solutions into one integrated experience. "They are overwhelmed by the number of standalone software solutions which exist in the marketplace," explains Shruti Patel, Chief Product Officer for the Business Banking segment at U.S. Bank. "They would like to consolidate these so that they're not constantly juggling with multiple tools or playing mental gymnastics, all while streamlining costs." The survey data, drawn from approximately 1,000 SMB owners across the country with revenues up to $25 million, shows a clear trend toward viewing banks as comprehensive financial hubs rather than simple repositories for funds. SMBs are seeking integrated solutions that combine banking, payments, and software capabilities under one roof. Listen to this podcast to learn about U.S. Bank's Shruti Patel is helping U.S. Bank position itself as the primary re-bundlers of financial services in the post-pandemic era.
Cowboys del infierno es el nuevo libro de Antonio Pampliega. El periodista fue secuestrado por Al Qaeda en Siria hace diez años. Su cautiverio de 299 días y sus heridas tras el secuestro son algunos de los aspectos que trata en su nueva novela. Hablamos con el periodista sobre su más reciente trabajo. El terremoto registrado en la península rusa Kamchatka, ha dejado alertas de tsunami en varias zonas del océano Pacífico. La noticia ha sido seguida de cerca por un grupo de ciudadanos que están viajando por los fiordos de Alaska abordo del crucero Silver Moon. Saludamos a Xavier Pons, director comercial de la agencia de viajes Viatget Magon. El director de cine Christopher Nolan está rodando su nueva película, 'La Odisea' en Dajla, en el Sáhara Occidental. Varias organizaciones pro derechos humanos han denunciado la utilización de un territorio ocupado como escenario cinematográfico. Una de estas organizaciones es el Festival Internacional de Cine del Sáhara Occidental, el FiSáhara. Hablamos con la directora ejecutiva del Festival Fisahara.
Financial institutions are drowning in payment complexity. Between legacy systems, and the accelerating pace of change in how people pay, banks face a modernization crisis that threatens their competitive position. At the FIS Emerald Conference 2025, FIS announced a partnership with Episode Six which is designed to address these challenges head-on. Episode Six, an API-driven payments technology provider, will now be working with FIS to deliver a cloud-based, end-to-end digital payments platform. The collaboration brings together FIS's global scale and institutional relationships with Episode Six's modern, configurable payment infrastructure. The new partnership will allow FIs to scale beyond their local borders, without having to build new tech and processes from scratch. "We did some pretty hefty research over an extended period of time," said Rob Hudson, Head of International Banking, at FIS. "It became very apparent very quickly that Episode Six was the one that we wanted to work with. This was the standout opportunity for us, without doubt." John Mitchell, CEO and co-founder of Episode Six, emphasized the strategic nature of the partnership. "We've always envisioned that if we had a partner with the strengths and the scale of FIS, that our platform would be used in a much broader capacity," he said. "This partnership is going to enable us to present a solution that will allow all of our clients to innovate at scale." Listen to the podcast to learn what financial executives can do to navigate legacy system constraints surprisingly well, tackle global payment complexity to expand internationally, and implement progressive modernization without putting careers on the line. It's a conversation on practical strategies for overcoming institutional resistance to change while delivering the cloud-native solutions that modern banking demands.
In this episode of Banking on Community, hosts Saxon Prater and Tara Schultz sit down with Kate Drew (Head of Research at CCG Catalyst) to dive into the real‑world impact of AI on community banks. Together, they explore the realities and possibilities, sharing practical ways institutions can boost internal efficiency today and lay the groundwork for future innovations, all while staying strategic and risk‑aware.Kate serves up clear examples of how even small institutions are already tapping into AI, unpacks challenges like hallucination risk, and spotlights success stories that prove you don't need a billion-dollar budget to get started.Whether you're experimenting with AI or just wondering where to begin, this episode delivers approachable insights and a healthy dose of encouragement for community FIs looking to stay ahead in a fast‑moving digital landscape.Thanks for listening! Feel free to submit questions on X or LinkedIn using #BankingonCommunityPod and give us a follow! LinkedIn X Facebook YouTube
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When Kevin Wall first stepped into industry from public accounting, it wasn't by accident—it was through a client he already knew well. The company, in the midst of an ERP conversion and preparing to go public, saw in Wall someone who understood both their numbers and their needs. “They were familiar with me. I was familiar with them,” he tells us.That early pivot from audit into operational finance set the tone for a career defined by depth over speed. Wall spent 13 years at Alcatel-Lucent and a decade at FIS, climbing steadily while broadening his remit from general accounting to pricing, FP&A, and global finance operations. His longevity at these firms, he tells us, allowed him to “move and see new things under one roof” while growing his leadership footprint.Today, as CFO of Stax Payments, Wall is again stepping into transformation. The company, which serves over 40,000 SMBs and processes more than $20 billion in volume annually, is preparing to launch its own end-to-end processing engine. Wall's priorities reflect a blend of commercial focus and operational precision: “It's the top of the funnel,” he says, referencing lead generation, “and speed to revenue.”A self-described servant leader, Wall believes in “clearing obstacles” so teams can grow. That mindset also drove a past strategic move—reorganizing finance functions like billing and AP to other departments. It was a bold step, but one grounded in clarity: “Let's really define what we want finance to be,” Wall tells us.
What happens when the primary users of an industry's products aren't well-represented in its leadership? Serena Smith, Chief Client Officer at i2c, tackles this fundamental question in a fascinating exploration of women's influence in the payments ecosystem.The stark reality? Women drive 85% of consumer purchases across categories but hold only 27% of C-suite positions in financial services. This disconnect creates a leadership opportunity that Serena has embraced throughout her remarkable career journey, which began in a bank's mailroom and led to executive roles spanning global payment operations.Serena shares the pivotal risk that transformed her career trajectory - pitching a new remittance processing business directly to FIS's executive team when her position was threatened by an acquisition. This bold move not only saved her job but catapulted her career forward, embodying her philosophy that calculated risk-taking and authentic leadership are essential for success.Her battle with cancer represents another transformative chapter, reshaping how she approaches leadership: "I'm not the same person I was before cancer. I'm stronger, wiser, more alive." This experience taught her to lead with purpose, gratitude, and a heightened awareness of what truly matters.As payments become increasingly personalized, Serena emphasizes that tomorrow's successful payment solutions must adapt to consumers rather than the reverse. At i2c, she helps clients navigate this evolution through a flexible technology stack that supports global payment processing needs across 90+ countries.For aspiring women leaders, Serena's advice is clear: own your story, recognize your unique perspective as strength, develop deep business knowledge, and both seek and provide mentorship. The future of payments needs diverse voices at the table, especially from those who understand consumer needs firsthand.
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Send us a textTalking about credit/debit card disputes and chargebacks.Probably you don't want to. For good reason. One estimate is that there were $62.5 billion in chargebacks in 2023.And at most credit unions every chargeback or dispute involves a lot of staff time. It's an expensive matter and it is often profoundly irritating to members - at least some of whom decide to change FIs as a result.More worrisome is that increasing numbers of Americans file disputes, often just as a way to get an easy $50 or $100 back in their own pocket. Lots of disputed charges are simply fraudulent.Enter Casap, which automates the dispute process and in the process resolves cases much faster and at dramatically lower costs. Casap CEO and co-founder Shanthi Shanmugam is on the show to talk about the 21st century way to handle disputes.Listen up.Like what you are hearing? Find out how you can help sponsor this podcast here. Very affordable sponsorship packages are available. Email rjmcgarvey@gmail.com And like this podcast on whatever service you use to stream it. That matters. Find out more about CU2.0 and the digital transformation of credit unions here. It's a journey every credit union needs to take. Pronto
Financial institutions are losing an average of $100 million annually due to a fundamental disconnect between fintech innovation and traditional financial systems. A phenomenon FIS and Oxford Economics have termed the "Harmony Gap." "We hear a lot from people about the challenges and friction they see in the money lifecycle," explains FIS CTO, Firdaus Bhathena, at his firm's Emerald Conference at the end of May in Orlando, Florida.. "But we had not been able to quantify that." His firm's collaboration with Oxford Economics is changing that, providing hard data on what many suspected but couldn't measure. The new research, based on surveys of 1,000 executives across the US, UK, and Singapore, reveals that disharmony in the financial system is a costly reality affecting everything from cybersecurity to operational efficiency. As Margaux McLoughlin of Oxford Economics puts it, "When there are disruptions across the money lifecycle, that's what we call disharmony." Understanding what the research describes as a Harmony Gap requires examining how the modern financial ecosystem operates, why the human cost extends far beyond corporate losses, and what organizations can do to bridge the disconnect between innovation and implementation. The path forward requires a rethinking of how financial institutions approach systemic challenges in an interconnected world.
Hedging, Monetary Policy, and Oil Swings: Insights from FIS's Latest PodcastThis week on Freight Up, we set out to give listeners practical insights into the world of risk management across the commodity spectrum, from freight to metals to crude oil. If you're looking to understand what's really happening under the surface of today's volatile markets, this episode features perspectives from professionals who operate right at that interface between price risk and real-world trade. We started with Samuel Basi, founder of Perfectly Hedged Consultancy and a former Trafigura metals trader, for a deep dive into the realities of commodity hedging in liquid and illiquid markets. From there, we heard from Carlo Boffa, a central bank watcher at Politico, on central bank decisions and how the evolving landscape of monetary policy is shaping the US dollar and, by extension, commodity prices. We wrap up with Archie Smith, oil broker, who broke down the extreme pricing swings in the oil market driven by macro shocks and geopolitical headlines, highlighting what's front of mind for market participants right now.Some of the headline talking points this week include: the merits and pitfalls of one-to-one hedging in today's market, with Sam exploring where hedging can reduce risk and where it might inadvertently add more. We tackled the specific challenges faced by traders and companies in less liquid markets, including practical ways to quantify risk and work with imperfect hedges—or get creative in the over-the-counter space to find coverage. Options came under the spotlight, especially with clients' hesitancy to use them, and Sam gave practical context about why options sometimes get overlooked and when they can be a valuable part of a strategy. Companies mentioned in this episode: FIS Perfectly Hedged Consultancy Trafigura Politico LME CME SGX ICE Citadel GMI
Traditionsenligt presenterar vi sommarbingot i sista avsnittet före vårt sommarlov i juli. 16 st pass som vi hoppas ska inspirera dig till träning i sommar. Dessutom: Vi går igenom FIS nya förslag för längdåkningen och ger pluspoäng till fler förslag än vad Anders Blomquist gjorde. Tack till:
Traditional banking services alone aren't enough to serve the diverse needs of small and medium-sized businesses. Banks need to go further and think of their digital footprint as a launching pad for SMB owners by adding value-added services. On the show today, Mark Valentino, President of Business Banking at Citizens, and Taira Hall, EVP and Head of Enterprise Payments at Citizens, join to talk about how the bank is building more comprehensive solutions through value-added services for SMB customers. Valentino and Hall dive into how the bank is moving away from a purely transactional relationship to become more of a command center for SMB owners, highlighting how SMB owners' needs and the broader focus on CX is leading this change. Tune into the show to explore how traditional FIs can evolve to become modern digital hubs for SMB owners through the addition of Value Added Services like spend management, a focus on APIs, and a robust partnership-first strategy. Both Valentino and Hall provide a strategic overview and practical examples – melding the worlds of business banking and payments together to forge a powerful narrative about how Citizens is evolving to meet the changing expectations of small business owners.
Non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs) are capturing more and more market share in SME lending by leveraging technology to offer quicker lending solutions. This puts pressure on FIs to evolve their approaches while managing costs and improving service quality. Finastra's Principal Product Manager Kristen Lista joins the Tearsheet podcast today to discuss the most critical areas where FIs need to focus: consolidating technology to improve efficiency, decreasing the time between application and access to funding, enhancing back-office operations, and creating more client-centric experiences. Lista offers a valuable look inside the complex web of challenges that FIs are facing when trying to improve the SME lending products. From technology integration strategies to practical advice on process improvement, Lista offers an actionable blueprint that can help FIs better compete in the SME lending space, driving growth and customer loyalty.
On this episode of RevOps Unboxed, Sandy sits down with Tyler Hooper, Sr. Director of Revenue Operations at FIS.They discuss the importance of finding a balance between making a strategic impact and managing the CRM efficiently, and more!
In this episode of Banking on Community, our hosts Saxon, Tara, and Brett trade in their boxing robes for microphones as they unpack all the biggest moments from CSI's annual customer event, CX25. From the glitter of the Diamond Jubilee to the buzz around new fraud detection tools like TruProtect and partnerships like Wave CX, they share insider stories, customer feedback, and a healthy dose of humor. You'll hear about Sugar Ray's surprise interaction with CSI's legal team, a robot bartender doing the YMCA, and insights from the most talked-about sessions covering AI, fraud, and the future of digital banking.But it's not all fun and games—this episode digs into the real challenges and opportunities community banks are facing today. The team discusses the evolving role of technology in banking, including the growing impact (and threat) of AI, generational trends in customer expectations, and the resilience of community FIs navigating uncertainty. With a sneak peek at what's ahead for CX26 and a teaser for the next episode, this is a can't-miss episode for anyone passionate about the future of community banking.Thanks for listening! Feel free to submit questions on X or LinkedIn using #BankingonCommunityPod and give us a follow! LinkedIn X Facebook YouTube
In today's market, speed of information and up-to-the-minute accuracy are essential in portfolio management. With that in mind, Chase Collum, head of podcasts at 9fin, sat down with Scott Alintoff at FIS to discuss how lenders can ensure they're staying ahead in these turbulent times.In this third of a series of discussions, Scott shares a high level view of the state of the market, current challenges, and how technology is helping people in the middle office manage the mountains of data that underly the broadly syndicated and private debt markets.Have any feedback for us? Send us a note at podcast@9fin.com.
In this episode of Between Product and Partnerships, Cristina Flaschen sat down with Shrijit Patel, Technical Product Manager at Chronograph, to talk about building integration infrastructure, developing anti-fragile systems, and bridging the technical gap as a backend-focused PM. Drawing from his experience at Accenture, FIS, Amazon, and now Chronograph, Shrijit broke down what most PMs miss when thinking about integrations and backend product strategy.--To access more resources and content on technology partnerships, integrations, and APIs, check out our blog and resources page belowBlog: https://www.pandium.com/blogTech Partnerships & Product Management Resources: https://www.pandium.com/resource-center
Tired of clunky banking apps and wondering why big fintechs keep winning? Live from CX25, digital banking veteran Emmett Higdon—Director of Digital Banking at Javelin Strategy & Research—reveals why: most FIs never climb past the first rung of the digital-maturity ladder.With 30 years in the financial game, he dives into the evolution of digital banking, the power of embedded solutions, and what it really takes to create mobile experiences people actually want to use. Tune in and see what banks and credit unions are getting wrong about digital banking—and how they can turn things around.Thanks for listening! Feel free to submit questions on X or LinkedIn using #BankingonCommunityPod and give us a follow! LinkedIn X Facebook YouTube
In the final episode recorded live from Money 20/20 in Las Vegas, Nevada, Eyal sits down with leaders from the the three major U.S. core banking providers: Hashim Toussaint, General Manager of Digital & Open Banking at FIS; Chad Killingsworth, Head of Engineering at Jack Henry; and Sunil Sachdev, SVP, Head of Embedded Finance at Fiserv. Among them, these three providers serve not dozens or even hundreds of banks, but thousands, as they enable the long tail of a richly diverse and populous American banking ecosystem. Given their reach, for open banking to succeed in the U.S. the cores will have to embrace it, and throughout this discussion our guests break down exactly how their firms intend to do so. The conversation covers the latest regulatory developments, including the new compliance timeline, the exclusion of smaller banks from regulatory requirements, and how the U.S. cores are ultimately being driven by the real demands of digitally-savvy consumers more than by regulatory mandates. Specifically they discuss:The role of core banking providersThe CFPB rule and compliance timelines Security frameworks and API strategies Smaller banks' exclusion from regulationThe choice to build vs. buy vs. partner
Sam Morse (@sammorseski) began skiing at age 23 months on the slopes of Sugarloaf. Nicknamed “Moose” for his solidness and Maine woods roots, he followed in his brother Ben's foot steps to Carrabassett Valley Academy and then onto the US Ski Team. The 10 year veteran speed specialist on the US Ski Team, first broke onto the world stage when he became the Jr. World's Downhill Champion in 2017, and he has continued his progress with top 10 finishes and a continual rise in the FIS points ranking. Also an avid climber, kayaker, and all around sports person, Morse is also involved as a speaker in CFO, a Christian Family Camp Retreat organization, as well as running his own faith based ski racing camps each summer called FAST camps. In our conversation today, Sam and John discuss the path to making the US Ski Team, the mindset required to ski 95mph downhill, how to maximize training opportunities and time on the snow, and how important it is that your identity be more than just winning races and a single sport. We discuss the importance of knowing yourself, having clarity of purpose, and a sense of true belonging as the path to peak performance. BECOME A PREMIUM MEMBER OF CHANGING THE GAME PROJECT If you or your club/school is looking for all of our best content, from online courses to blog posts to interviews organized for coaches, parents and athletes, then become a premium member of Changing the Game Project today. For over a decade we have been creating materials to help change the game. and it has become a bit overwhelming to find old podcasts, blog posts and more. Now, we have organized it all for you, with areas for coaches, parents and even athletes to find materials to help compete better, and put some more play back in playing ball. Clubs please email John@ChangingTheGameProject.com for pricing. BOOK A SPEAKER: Interested in having John, Jerry or both come to your school, club or coaching event? We are booking Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 events, please email John@ChangingTheGameProject.com to set up an introductory call. PUT IN YOUR BULK BOOK ORDERS FOR OUR BESTSELLING BOOKS! Programs such as UNC soccer and lacrosse, Syracuse lacrosse, Stanford Lacrosse, Middlebury College, Colby College, Rutgers University, and many other champions are using THE CHAMPION TEAMMATE book with their athletes. Many of these coaches are also getting THE CHAMPION SPORTS PARENT so their team parents can be part of a successful culture. Schools and clubs are using EVERY MOMENT MATTERS for staff development and book clubs. Are you? We have been fulfilling numerous bulk orders for some of the top high school and collegiate sports programs in the country, will your team be next? Click here to visit John's author page on Amazon Click here to visit Jerry's author page on Amazon Please email John@ChangingTheGameProject.com if you want discounted pricing on 10 or more books on any of our books. Thanks everyone. This week's podcast is brought to you by our friends at Sprocket Sports. Sprocket Sports is a new software platform for youth sports clubs. Yeah, there are a lot of these systems out there, but Sprocket provides the full enchilada. They give you all the cool front-end stuff to make your club look good– like websites and marketing tools – AND all the back-end transactions and services to run your business better so you can focus on what really matters – your players and your teams. Sprocket is built for those clubs looking to thrive, not just survive, in the competitive world of youth sports clubs. So if you've been looking for a true business partner – not just another app – check them out today at https://sprocketsports.me/CTG. Become a Podcast Champion! This weeks podcast is also sponsored by our Patreon Podcast Champions. Help Support the Podcast and get FREE access to our Premium Membership, with well over $1000 of courses and materials. If you love the podcast, we would love for you to become a Podcast Champion, (https://www.patreon.com/wayofchampions) for as little as a cup of coffee per month (OK, its a Venti Mocha), to help us up the ante and provide even better interviews, better sound, and an overall enhanced experience. Plus, as a $10 per month Podcast Super-Champion, you will be granted a Premium Changing the Game Project Membership, where you will have access to every course, interview and blog post we have created organized by topic from coaches to parents to athletes. Thank you for all your support these past eight years, and a special big thank you to all of you who become part of our inner circle, our patrons, who will enable us to take our podcast to the next level. https://www.patreon.com/wayofchampions
Matt and Nic are back with another week of news and deals. In this episode: We recap Nic's article on why Signature collapsed Crypto exchange OKX announced their plans to expand to the US Kraken announced that US equities are now supported on the exchange MANTRA, a layer 1 network focused on RWAs, saw the price of its native token crash 90% in a matter of hours Global Payments agreed to acquire Worldpay, a payments processor, for $24 billion from FIS and private equity firm GTCR The US Department of Homeland Security has launched a probe into Anchorage, the digital asset custodian, related to the company's AML polices Jerome Powell reiterates his support for stablecoin legislation Strategy (and others) buy more Bitcoin Content mentioned in this episode: Galaxy Digital, The State of Crypto Lending Nic Carter in Piratewires, Signature Didn't Have to Die, Either
Nico Porteous is a halfpipe skier and Olympic gold medalist. He's the 2022 Olympic champion in men's ski halfpipe, a multiple-time X Games medalist, and the 2021 FIS world champion in halfpipe.@nicoporteoushttps://www.instagram.com/nicoporteous/----------@TwoPlankerNetworkhttps://www.instagram.com/twoplankernetwork/@ateno.skihttps://www.instagram.com/ateno.ski/Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/4DoaAVYv69xAV50r8ezybKApple Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-planker-podcast/id1546428207YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRvAYQSF4s3bsC887ALAycg
In this podcast episode, Len and Dean discuss a recent Joint Statement from regulators on "Elder Financial Exploitation." They explore the challenges financial institutions (FIs) face in protecting seniors from fraud while respecting their independence and privacy rights. Dean highlights key points from the guidance, including policies for governance, employee training, transaction holds, and trusted contacts, aimed at preventing elder financial exploitation. They also discuss the balance between intervention and autonomy, the evolving tactics of fraud, and the role of FIs in reporting suspicious activities. Recommendations for FIs include using AI-driven fraud detection, collaborating with various stakeholders, and providing tailored fraud prevention education for seniors. Brought to you by GeoDataVision and M&M Consulting
Decision Space is the podcast about decisions in board games. Join our active and welcoming Discord community, Join the crew today! (Decision Space Patreon), or Leave us a review wherever you find this podcast! Episode 208 - F Is for Filler and Faraway This week's episode, hosted by Pete and featuring Brendan and Paul, asks the question, "Are filler games just bad?" Enjoy this discussion on fillers before transitioning to a quick dip into Faraway. Timestamps Show Business - 0:00 Filler Games - 3:58 Faraway - 43:07 Games Mentioned Root, Cascadia, Castles of Burgundy, and many, many more. Preplanners Whoops. Change of plans. We will cover Faraway for our next deep dive and Guild of Merchant Explorers a little later on. Music and Sound Credits Thank you to Hembree for our intro and outro music from their song Reach Out. You can listen to the full song on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQuuRPfOyMw&list=TLGGFNH7VEDPgwgyNTA4MjAyMQ&t=3s You can find more information about Hembree at https://www.hembreemusic.com/. Thank you to Flash Floods for use of their song Palm of Your Hand as a sting from their album Halfway to Anywhere: https://open.spotify.com/album/2fE6LrqzNDKPYWyS5evh3K?si=CCjdAGmeSnOOEui6aV3_nA Rules Overview Music: Way Home by Tokyo Music Walker https://soundcloud.com/user-356546060 Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/tokyo-music-walker-way... Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/pJThZlOuDtI Intermission Music: music elevator ext part 1/3 by Jay_You -- https://freesound.org/s/467243/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 Bell with Crows by MKzing -- https://freesound.org/s/474266/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 hammer v2.wav by blukotek -- https://freesound.org/s/337815/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 Contact Follow and reach us on social media on Bluesky @decisionspace.bsky.social. If you prefer email, then hit us up at decisionspa@gmail.com. This information is all available along with episodes at our new website decisionspacepodcast.com. Byeee!
If you're looking to gain an understanding of how the steel industry is transforming, then this episode of "Freight Up" is for you. Hello, we're Jess and Davide, and we welcome you back to another insightful episode of Freight Up – your go-to podcast for the latest in freight and commodity markets from Freight Investor Services or as some of us know us, FIS. In our latest episode, we're diving into the dynamic world of electric arc furnaces (EAFs) and their impact on the US steel market. As we're joined by Ali Oktay, a Senior Analyst at S&P Global Commodity Insights, alongside our other expert guests, we'll be dissecting how the shift to EAFs is adding new steel capacity in the US and reshaping the market landscape. EAFs have been pivotal in transitioning the US steel market, adding about 20 million tons of EAF sheet melting capacity since 2017, and they offer several economic and operational benefits, including quicker production adjustments and potential lower production costs. This episode is set to provide you with deep insights into how these developments are pushing pricing ceilings and influencing future trends across global markets.One key takeaway beyond the innovation of EAFs is how global market trends and trade policies are influencing demand and supply within the US steel market. Ali discusses how recurring themes, such as trade policy, play fundamental roles in reshaping competitive contexts for US steel. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podder - https://www.podderapp.com/privacy-policy
Send us a textOn today's show, Mac Thompson, ceo and founder of White Clay - a company focused on helping financial institution use data to build better, more profitable member and customer relationships, and he comes bearing a bitter pill for CU execs to swallow.According to a recent Harris Poll sponsored by White Clay, “Roughly two-thirds of FI users (68%) do not feel truly known by their primary financial institution, with almost a third (31%) feeling like just another account number..”Surely credit unions, which pride themselves on their member relationships, do better?Yes but hold your self congratulations. The number for credit unions is 63%, said Thompson in the show.It gets worse: 41% of members say they would switch FIs if another institution offered more personalized financial guidance.But Thompson also has good news: institutions can harness data, data they often already have on hand, to enrich their personal relations with members. He discusses this in detail.Listen up.Like what you are hearing? Find out how you can help sponsor this podcast here. Very affordable sponsorship packages are available. Email rjmcgarvey@gmail.com And like this podcast on whatever service you use to stream it. That matters. Find out more about CU2.0 and the digital transformation of credit unions here. It's a journey every credit union needs to take. Pronto
In this edition of AML RightSource Voices, we're exploring the impact of cannabis legalization on financial institutions (FI). What has changed? What hasn't? And what can FIs do? Chuck Taylor, AML RightSource's Executive Vice President and Head of Financial Crimes Advisory and Elliot Berman, AML RightSource's AML/BSA Thought Leader will discuss the current state of law and regulation of FI activities with participants in the cannabis and hemp industries, possible changes in the landscape, and how some FIs are interacting with this customer segment today.
No one likes that feeling of being a little too thick in the middle. But finding the right balance of strength and cushion is no easy task. We're talking about the middle office here, of course.The middle office may not always be in the spotlight, but when loan data goes awry it's the team that keeps the gears turning and numbers in check. In this episode, head of podcasts Chase Collum chats with Jared Vest, global co-head of middle office solutions at FIS, to break down the middle office's essential roles, risks, and evolving responsibilities. They explore how accurate data and strong operational support are critical to navigate today's fast-paced loan market.This episode was produced in partnership with FIS as part of a three-part series diving into the challenges facing middle office practitioners and users of global loan data sets.Have any feedback for us? Send us a note at podcast@9fin.com.
The 2025 FIS World Championships in Trondheim, Norway. The Men's 50k Freestyle has always been the pinnacle of Nordic sport, and today the Women raced 50k for the first time at a championship event. To say the conditions were soft would be a huge understatement. Press Conference reporting by Aidan O'Donnell.
The 2025 FIS World Championships in Trondheim, Norway. The Men's 50k Freestyle has always been the pinnacle of Nordic sport, and today the Women raced 50k for the first time at a championship event. To say the conditions were soft would be a huge understatement. Press Conference reporting by Aidan O'Donnell.
The 2025 FIS World Championships in Trondheim, Norway. The Men's 50k Freestyle has always been the pinnacle of Nordic sport, and today the Women raced 50k for the first time at a championship event. To say the conditions were soft would be a huge understatement. 'It was quite a fight out there' for Alayna Sonnesyn and all the women in the 50 k. Reporting by Stuart Harden.
The 2025 FIS World Championships in Trondheim, Norway. The Men's 50k Freestyle has always been the pinnacle of Nordic sport, and today the Women raced 50k for the first time at a championship event. To say the conditions were soft would be a huge understatement. 'The hardest conditions I have ever skied in' for Julia Kern in the Women's 50 k. Reporting by Nat Herz.
The 2025 FIS World Championships in Trondheim, Norway. The Men's 50k Freestyle has always been the pinnacle of Nordic sport, and today the Women raced 50k for the first time at a championship event. To say the conditions were soft would be a huge understatement. Coach Matt Whitcomb says, 'We believe in it and I still love the event. I think it is an amazing thing!' Reporting by Nat Herz and Stuart Harden.
The 2025 FIS World Championships in Trondheim, Norway. The Men's 50k Freestyle has always been the pinnacle of Nordic sport, and today the Women raced 50k for the first time at a championship event. To say the conditions were soft would be a huge understatement. With the entire Canadian team behind her, Olivia Bouffard-Nesbitt was hell-bent on finishing the 50k. Reporting by Aidan O'Donnell..
The 2025 FIS World Championships in Trondheim, Norway. The Men's 50 k Freestyle has always been the pinnacle of nordic sport and today was one that will be remembered for decades. Kevin Bolger had a great day on the trails where he now lives and trains. Reporting by Nat Herz and Stuart Harden.
The 2025 FIS World Championships in Trondheim, Norway. The Men's 50k Freestyle has always been the pinnacle of Nordic sport, and today was one that will be remembered for decades. With so many fans surrounding an incredibly soft course, the Men's 50k was one that was extremely hard yet memorable. Gus Schumacher didn't have the day he dreamed of, but he was proud of the climate efforts he made. Reporting by Nat Herz and Stuart Harden.
The 2025 FIS World Championships in Trondheim, Norway. The Men's 50k Freestyle has always been the pinnacle of nordic sport, and today was one that will be remembered for decades. Chris Grover reflects on a special week with one race to go. Reporting by Nat Herz and Stuart Harden.
The 2025 FIS World Championships in Trondheim, Norway. The Men's 50k Freestyle has always been the pinnacle of Nordic sport, and today was one that will be remembered for decades. With so many fans surrounding an incredibly soft course, the Men's 50k was one that was extremely hard yet memorable for Luke Jager. Reporting by Nat Herz and Stuart Harden.
The 2025 FIS World Championships in Trondheim, Norway. The Men's 50k Freestyle has always been the pinnacle of Nordic sport, and today was one that will be remembered for decades. With so many fans surrounding an incredibly soft course, the Men's 50k was extremely hard yet memorable. It was a magical day for William Poromaa. Press Conference reporting by Nat Herz.
The 2025 FIS World Championships in Trondheim, Norway. The Men's 50k Freestyle has always been the pinnacle of Nordic sport, and today was one that will be remembered for decades. With so many fans surrounding an incredibly soft course, the Men's 50k was extremely hard yet memorable. It has been a historic week for Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo. Press Conference reporting by Nat Herz.
The 2025 FIS World Championships in Trondheim, Norway. The Men's 50k Freestyle has always been the pinnacle of Nordic sport, and today was one that will be remembered for decades. With so many fans surrounding an incredibly soft course, the Men's 50k was extremely hard yet memorable. James Clugnet discusses the challenge of the climate change agreement. Reporting by Nat Herz and Stuart Harden.
The 2025 FIS World Championships in Trondheim, Norway. The Men's 50k Freestyle has always been the pinnacle of Nordic sport, and today was one that will be remembered for decades. With so many fans surrounding an incredibly soft course, the Men's 50k was extremely hard yet memorable. We caught up with Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo's father, Haakon Klaebo, after his son skied his way into the history books. Reporting by Nat Herz.
The 2025 FIS World Championships in Trondheim, Norway. The Women's Relay seemed like it was over halfway through the first leg when Norway's Heidi Weng skied to a large lead, but on the final leg, Sweden's Jonna Sundling charged back to close down a 37-second deficit and eventually took the gold medal. Norway finished just behind in second, while Germany's Victoria Carl held off Finish sprinter Jasmi Joensuu to claim the bronze medal. Reporting by Aidan O'Donnell and Stuart Harden.
The 2025 FIS World Championships in Trondheim, Norway. The Women's Relay seemed like it was over halfway through the first leg when Norway's Heidi Weng skied to a large lead, but on the final leg, Sweden's Jonna Sundling charged back to close down a 37-second deficit and eventually took the gold medal. Norway finished just behind in second, while Germany's Victoria Carl held off Finish sprinter Jasmi Joensuu to claim the bronze medal. Reporting by Aidan O'Donnell.
The 2025 FIS World Championships in Trondheim, Norway. The Women's Relay seemed like it was over halfway through the first leg when Norway's Heidi Weng skied to a large lead, but on the final leg, Sweden's Jonna Sundling charged back to close down a 37-second deficit and eventually took the gold medal. Norway finished just behind in second, while Germany's Victoria Carl held off Finish sprinter Jasmi Joensuu to claim the bronze medal. The US Women discuss influencing climate change following the relay. Reporting by Nat Herz and Stuart Harden.
The 2025 FIS World Championships in Trondheim, Norway. The Women's Relay seemed like it was over halfway through the first leg when Norway's Heidi Weng skied to a large lead, but on the final leg, Sweden's Jonna Sundling charged back to close down a 37-second deficit and eventually took the gold medal. Norway finished just behind in second, while Germany's Victoria Carl held off Finish sprinter Jasmi Joensuu to claim the bronze medal. Reporting by Aidan O'Donnell and Stuart Harden.
Now he wants to run OpenAI. (00:21) Jason Moser and Mary Long discuss: - Elon Musk's bid for OpenAI - What BYD's rollout of self-driving technology means for Tesla - Revitalized interest in Upstart's AI lending platform - Developments in the buy now, pay later space Then, (17:39), Anand Chokkavelu hosts Fool contributors Jason Hall and Rick Munarriz for a Scoreboard episode breaking down Trex, the composite decking company. To become a premium Motley Fool member and gain access to all Scoreboard episodes, go to www.fool.com/signup. Companies mentioned: MSFT, TSLA, BYD, UPST, JPM, AFRM, FIS, TREX Host: Mary Long Guests: Jason Moser, Anand Chokkavelu, Jason Hall, Rick Munarriz Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd, Michael Schweitzer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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