From Low Adoption to Meaningful Revenue: How Banks Actually Scale Insurance Programs
ABA Partner Network Podcast
Insurance programs often launch with high expectations—but many struggle to gain traction, generate engagement, or deliver meaningful revenue. So what separates the programs that stall from those that become valuable growth drivers? In this episode, we explore how leading banks are scaling insurance programs that deepen consumer relationships, support financial wellness, and create sustainable non-interest income. You'll learn the common pitfalls that limit adoption, the strategies high-performing institutions use to drive participation, and the practical steps banks can take to turn...
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Safe at Speed: Deploying AI That Regulators and Bankers Trust
ABA Partner Network Podcast
Community banks are moving fast on AI but fast doesn't always mean ready. In this conversation, Arjun Sirrah, founder and CEO of Titan Banking AI, breaks down what AI readiness actually looks like in practice, why the choice between general-purpose AI tools and banking-native platforms carries real regulatory weight, and what banks are getting wrong as they begin their AI journey. Practical, honest, and grounded in firsthand experience across some of the country's leading financial institutions. Speakers: Arjun Sirrah, Founder & CEO, Titan Theresa Wendhausen, VP, ABA Partner Network
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Agentic AI Transforming the Fight Against Financial Crime
ABA Partner Network Podcast
Rob Norris, the head of product strategy at Nasdaq Verafin, joins ABA to talk about how Nasdaq Verafin is helping banks out-innovate criminals with the company's new Agentic AI Workforce. He discusses the vision for Nasdaq Verafin's Agentic AI Workforce, the early results they've seen from 650+ financial institutions leveraging the solutions, and the newest agents and product enhancements announced on June 10. Speakers: Rob Norris, SVP & Head of Product Strategy, Nasdaq Verafin Tim Pannell, VP, ABA Partner Network
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Risk Lives in the Gaps
ABA Partner Network Podcast
A builder declared zero liabilities on his questionnaire — hiding 20+ tax judgments and liens. A contract and a budget told contradictory stories about who was paying for $67,000 in utility work — neither document revealed the problem on its own. Construction loan risk doesn't live in any one document. It lives in the gaps between them, and most due diligence reviews aren't built to find it. Sean Faries, CEO of Land Gorilla, has spent 17 years analyzing where construction loans go wrong — and explains why the next step forward isn't more reviews, it's smarter ones. Speakers: Sean...
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Improving Customer Engagement in a Fraud-Filled World
ABA Partner Network Podcast
Fraudsters are no longer just stealing money — they’re impersonating brands and inserting themselves into legitimate customer interactions. As digital engagement increases, so does perceived risk: Everyday touchpoints — calls, texts, notifications — are now treated as potential threats. Speakers: Mick Moss, Sr. Director, Product Management, TransUnion Craig Driver, VP, Partner Network, ABA
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The Core Conversation: What Every Bank Should Know Before Renewal
ABA Partner Network Podcast
Most banks do not realize the clock on their next core decision starts years before renewal. In this episode, ICI Consulting's EVP of Sales, Kevin Mehl, explores how financial institutions can prepare earlier, evaluate the right vendors, and create leverage before entering one of the most important technology decisions they will face. Speakers: Kevin Mehl, EVP of Sales, ICI Consulting Craig Driver, VP, Partner Network, ABA
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Stablecoins Move to the Banking Core: What Bank Leaders Need to Know Now
ABA Partner Network Podcast
This podcast will explore how stablecoins are moving from the crypto periphery into the core of regulated banking and institutional finance. Moderated by Tim Pannell, Kevin Bannerton, R&T’s Chief Business Development Officer, will discuss what stablecoins are (and are not), the regulatory and market forces accelerating adoption, and what bank leaders should be thinking about now, from payments and settlement to liquidity, funding, and governance. Speakers: Kevin Bannerton, Executive Vice President, Chief Business Development Officer, R&T Deposit Solutions Tim Pannell, VP, Partner...
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Balance Sheet Strategy Outlook
ABA Partner Network Podcast
Margin momentum has carried financial institutions through the past year—but what happens when that momentum slows? As 2026 commences, bankers face a tightening liquidity environment and the growing challenge of finding the right balance between cost savings and deposit growth. Speakers: Joe Kennerson, Managing Director, Darling Consulting Group Lottie Watts, Senior Director, Partner Network, Content Strategy, ABA
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Cross-Border 2026: The Regional Bank Roadmap
ABA Partner Network Podcast
Regional banks are entering a pivotal stage in modernizing cross border payments as ISO 20022 shifts from implementation to optimization. With richer data, growing expectations for real time transparency, and rapid advancements in blockchain and AI, banks must determine how to enhance efficiency and deliver more seamless global payment experiences. This episode with Convera—highlights the top trends shaping 2026, deep diving into the next phase of ISO 20022, the rising importance of interoperability and embedded connectivity, and how strategic partnerships help regional institutions expand...
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Ask Kaia & the State of Regulatory Compliance
ABA Partner Network Podcast
Using anonymized data from thousands of compliance questions asked by bankers over the past 90 days, 360factors CEO Carl McCauley reveals the top regulatory topics keeping banks busy, where confusion persists, and what it tells us about the state of compliance in 2026. A data-driven look at what's actually happening on the ground. Speakers: Carl L. McCauley, CEO, 360factors Tim Pannell, VP, Partner Network, ABA
info_outlineThe financial industry is evolving rapidly, and digital assets are a critical piece of the puzzle. From stablecoins to tokenized real-world assets like stocks and bonds, financial institutions must adapt now to stay competitive. This podcast explores the key trends, regulatory developments, and strategic steps banks can take to integrate digital assets into their operations.
Speakers:
- Joanie Xie, Managing Director, North America, Ripple
- Craig Driver, Vice President, ABA