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...

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,...

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...

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,...

Banks have invested heavily in data and technology, yet many still struggle to turn insights into action. In this episode, we explore why the biggest obstacle to data transformation isn't the platform — it's the people. From siloed teams and low data literacy to insights that arrive too late to matter, we break down the human and cultural barriers that prevent data from driving real decisions....

As financial institutions pursue the promise of generative AI to streamline compliance, enhance reporting, and improve operational efficiency, one challenge consistently emerges: trust. A curated content strategy changes the equation. By limiting an LLM's training and retrieval functions to a validated, domain-specific corpus including federal and state regulations, supervisory guidance, internal...

SignWell Chief Business Officer Bader Hamdan unpacks a quiet truth in banking tech: sometimes the tools that feel "safe" are actually holding your institution back. From inflated renewal costs with legacy vendors to complex workflows that frustrate teams, Sam shares how the idea of software safety has been warped by brand recognition and inertia. He offers a practical lens for tech change,...

The 2025 PULSE Debit Issuer Study is the 20th edition of the annual report on debit use and issuer performance. Over the last two decades, the debit market has expanded as issuers adapted and evolved to meet consumer demands and regulatory requirements. Speakers: Steve Sievert, Vice President Debit Marketing, Discover Network Craig Driver, VP, ABA

Discover how Allpoint's cash deposit-enabled ATMs are transforming the way financial institutions serve their customers. In this episode, we explore the benefits of enabling deposit functionality—from expanding access and reducing branch dependency to enhancing customer convenience and operational efficiency. Tune in to learn why financial institutions should cash in on this opportunity....

Blend's Intelligent Origination — an AI-powered orchestration layer embedded in Blend's platform that reduces the cost of loan origination, improves speed and accuracy, and redefines how lenders and borrowers experience the lending process.