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Brian's BlogEver felt like you're navigating a ship in a storm without a compass? That's the reality for many banks today.
These challenges aren't mere blips on the radar. They're tempests, born from rapid interest rate increases that devalue long-duration...
bankingbanksbias9/21/2023Read →
BanksBIS Warns Investors that High Interest Rates May Persist
Bank of International Settlements report warns that investors and others should be prepared for persistent high interest rates.
9/20/2023Read →
Brian's BlogThe banking world is on the cusp of a transformation.
The banking world is on the cusp of a transformation. As a leader in the bank intelligence space, I see this transformation as an...
bankingbanksblog9/20/2023Read →
Brian's BlogThe Federal Reserve is Not Your Friend
Not everyone makes a good neighbor but sometimes it is easier to adapt or tolerate than move. In response to the depression of 1907 and 08...
bankingbanksblog9/20/2023Read →
Brian's BlogDefying all odds and breaking barriers.
Defying all odds and breaking barriers, Nick Vujicic, a man without limbs, has transformed countless lives with his tenacity and resilience.
bankingbanksblog9/15/2023Read →
NewsNew Labor Dept Report Confirms Accelerating Inflation as Household Expenses Rise
Newest Labor Department report signals accelerating inflation as prices advanced at a 3.75 annual rate in the month of August.
9/14/2023Read →
Brian's BlogCheck out the man behind the curtain.
At its core, Visbanking's BIAS is powered by a vigorous data engine. It sources, organizes, and connects multi-source data, eliminating data
bankingbanksblog9/14/2023Read →
Brian's BlogYour bank's decision-making engine might be stuck in the 20th century.
Traditional banking decision processes involve numerous manual efforts, countless hours, and a significant amount of human error...
bankingbanksbias9/14/2023Read →
Brian's BlogImagine aiming for a 4X growth over the next 5 years.
Sounds ambitious, right? Now, let's place this ambition in the context of a community bank located north of Edmond, Oklahoma. This bank...
bankingbanksbias9/12/2023Read →
Brian's BlogWelcome to the era of BIAS - Bank Intelligence and Action System.
Think about the banking sector 10 years ago. Stacks of ledgers, hordes of data, but limited insights. Now, fast-forward to the present.
bankingbanksblog9/9/2023Read →
Brian's BlogIn 2012 I launched an FP&A team at Cardone Industries. We had some rockstars that signed up to jump onto this new team.
Remembering those days brings back good and painful memories. As an FP&A Analyst, there are some skills you've gotta have in your toolkit. Here they are:
bankingbanksblog9/8/2023Read →
Brian's BlogYou're a banker, liquidity management is your daily routine. It's tricky, but when you nail it, it's pure poetry.
Let's talk do's and don'ts.Do:1. Stress Test: Bad times don't send a warning, but you can be better prepared. Regular stress testing helps.
bankingbanksblog9/8/2023Read →