Bankadelic: The colorful side of finance

The science and art of fighting financial crime has come a long way over the last decade alone—and it had to, given that as much $2 trillion is laundered globally. The good news is that analytics artificial intelligence and machine learning are cutting down on the false positives and catching up to crooks. Jason Somrack, Chief of Graph Product and Strategy for Oracle Financial Crime and Compliance Management, talks us through how financial institutions can crack down on fraudsters by bolstering their tech toolkit.

If banks believe employee empathy is for fools, they're fooling themselves. Nor can they trick employees with empty slogans and doublespeak. You can't fake listening to, caring for and valuing your team members. DeepTarget President Jill Homan shares how empathy creates a vibrant workplace that inspires staff to go above and beyond--as well as out into the community.

The coronavirus pandemic has many sales-oriented businesses worrying about how to keep the bottom line from bottoming out. Then there's the example set by Kasasa in sharing its treasure trove of useful information. Keith Brannan, Kasasa's Chief Marketing Officer, fills us in on his company's generous efforts,

Good news: Capitol Hill has released trillions in aid to Americans. And now the bad: Many who need it most can't even cash a paper check, and are far more likely to succumb to COVID-19. Jennifer Tescher, President and CEO of the Financial Health Network, discusses how banks, policymakers and employers can take the lead in letting everyone know "We have your back."

With coronavirus cases passing the 500,000 mark this week, some workers are under immense pressure, including call center workers. John Findlay, the co-founder of LemonadeLXP, talks through how smart banks and business can get their staff ready and stay strong in a challenging time.

As the coronavirus spreads, so too does its effect on the financial world, now felt everywhere from the far-flung corners of the globe to the local corner bank. Join us on Bankadelic's maiden voyage as fintech expert Jason Henrichs, CEO at Alloy Labs Alliance, offers timeless wisdom for troubled times.

This is the full version of the Bankadelic Theme Song, written, performed, produced and mixed by Lou Carlozo, host of the podcast. Enjoy!