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BanksBanking Failures Continue as FDIC Takes Control of Heartland Tri-State Bank
FDIC takes receivership of Hartland Tri-State as the Kansas bank becomes the latest in a line of U.S. banking failures.
8/1/2023Read →
Brian's BlogThe limelight often shines on numbers in finance, but the unsung hero?
Marketing! It's the secret sauce for success. My seven-year journey as a salesperson taught me to look beyond numbers and dive into brand messaging.
bankingfinancemarketing8/1/2023Read →
BanksThe Future of Banking: Technology's Impact on U.S. Financial Institutions
"Discover how technology is shaping the future of U.S. financial institutions and its impact on banking services and operations."
bank of america technology centerbank technologybanking technology7/31/2023Read →
BanksNavigating the Landscape of Bank Recruitment in the U.S.
"Explore the challenges and opportunities in U.S. bank recruitment. Learn about trends and strategies for hiring the best talent."
bank of america recruitmentbank recruitmentbanking recruiters7/31/2023Read →
BanksBanc of California and PacWest Announce “Transformational” Merger Agreement
Banc of California and PacWest announce merger agreement with all-stock purchase valued at more than $1 billion.
7/29/2023Read →
Brian's BlogDecoding the complex world of finance, I was a coder turned accountant!
Who knew these two contrasting fields could intertwine so seamlessly? Mastering technology isn’t about writing intricate code. It's understanding what’s possible and how to leverage it.
bankingbankscoding7/28/2023Read →
Banking Knowledge BaseHow US Banks are Capitalized: A Comprehensive Guide
Explore bank capitalization: Importance of financial stability, meeting regulations, and absorbing losses for a resilient banking sector.
bank assetsbank capitalBank capitalization7/27/2023Read →
Brian's BlogPicture this - personal interaction that respects your time.
Loom, for instance. Texting meets video - personal yet unintrusive. Scheduled calls? Often interruptions. Asynchronous communication with screen sharing AND face-to-face communication - a win-win-win.
bankingbankscommunication7/27/2023Read →
Brian's BlogHow do you connect with your teams, customers and vendors?
Participate in the digital evolution with me. Options are plenty - email, LinkedIn, WhatsApp, phone, video. And what's the crowd favorite? Messaging apps, for their freedom. Or face-to-face chats via video.
bankingbanksremote work7/26/2023Read →
BanksFed Announces Launch of FedNow Instant Payments System
Federal Reserve’s new FedNow instant payments system goes live, providing real-time payment processing for banks and their customers.
7/26/2023Read →
Brian's BlogCould a pandemic turbocharge growth?
Visbanking didn't just grow, it exploded. Why? Banks yearned for efficiency, new providers got a glance. And we seized it.
bankingbankscovid 197/24/2023Read →
Brian's BlogEver wondered how money has evolved?
From receiving wages in salt to the 1s and 0s of cryptocurrency, it's been a journey. But fundamentally, money is an exchange of value. That hasn't changed.
bankingbanksmoney7/22/2023Read →