Some futurists expect population declines by mid-century, with a US reversal coming even sooner. What would this scenario mean for financial services? Also, John grills Bitcoin Loser Glen about the wisdom of being paid entirely in crypto. 

Glen speaks with Fiserv SVP of Government Relations Kim Ford about the newly created Payments Leadership Council and BAI Research Director Karl Dahlgren about the surprising ways each generation’s banking attitudes have shifted since the pandemic.

Fintech visionaries Brett King, Theo Lau and Chris Skinner join our Digital Town Hall for a robust exchange on how the future of credit unions- and the economy overall- has been altered by the pandemic.

Glen speaks with PayPal Ventures Operating Partner Peggy Mangot about exciting fintech opportunities, unmet market needs, and her experience launching a challenger bank within the walls of a Top Five FI. 

Glen connects with leaders from his three favorite Finovate Europe solutions: Best of Show winner (and newly minted Unicorn) Quantum Metric, Iceland-based Meniga’s green banking spin, and WUA’s savvy twist on digital analytics. 

John speaks with Ongoing Operations founder/CEO Kirk Drake about his new book “FinAncIal” and how most credit unions are already using machine learning and AI- they just lack an active strategy for it.

Glen speaks with leaders of Mintel Comperemedia and FMCG Direct about the latest messaging trends in financial services marketing, and quickly acting on “life-event triggers.” Also- a major development in the interchange wars, "the stimmy,” and a PR win for Chime.

John and Glen dig into the hot topic of Decentralized Finance (DeFi) and its slightly less revolutionary cousin, CeFi. Also, a very busy calendar on the virtual conference front.

Glen shares highlights of CUNA’s just-completed Government Affairs Conference, including an interview with CUNA Economists Mike Schenk and Jordan Van Rijn recapping their always popular Economic Update and implications for both Main Street and credit unions. Plus acquisitions, re-brandings and (slim) hopes for crossing the aisle.

Glen chats with Wall Street veteran and Forbes contributor Jeff Gapusan about the meteoric rise of SPACs and the sudden appeal of this obscure (until recently) investment vehicle. Also- a new take on attitudes toward Robinhood and GameStop.