Leaders in Lending

It’s not necessary to give up the fundamentals of banking in order to bring innovation to the industry. The two concepts are not mutually exclusive.



In this episode, we speak with Cathy Myers — Executive Vice President at First Financial Bank with 37 years of experience in the industry — about why we should view “digitization” as simply a modern extension of traditional banking practices.



What we talked about:




- Staying true to the fundamentals of banking while innovating




- Leveraging data to personalize offerings




- Integrating digital capabilities with a human advisor




- The changing nature of the in-branch experience




- Considerations when choosing innovative partners




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Banking is changing.
The industry is at a transformation point. Consumers by and large have shown that they are ready to conduct their banking online. And the events of the last year have only accelerated this trend.
In this inaugural episode, we’re joined by Richard Hunt to talk about what all the changes mean for the future of banking. Richard formerly worked for SIFMA, a securities industry trade association. Now, he is the President & CEO of Consumer Bankers Association (CBA), a trade association focused on the consumer side of banking.
Some topics that we covered:

How trade associations, like CBA, support the banking industry
What the future of banking looks like under the Biden Administration
What banks are focusing on as they move to a more digital experience
Upcoming priorities for the CBA

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What does the future of lending look like?
And how can financial institutions leverage modern technologies and techniques to bring their programs and products into the digital world?
Leaders in Lending, a brand new podcast from Upstart, aims to answer those questions and more by interviewing leaders from across the financial industry about current trends and strategies in consumer lending.
In this introductory episode, Jeff Keltner, SVP of Business Development at Upstart and the host of Leaders in Lending, discusses:

How Upstart helps banks and credit unions offer seamless consumer lending experiences
The trends shaping the lending industry
What and who to expect on future episodes of the show

Get in touch with the host:

Email Jeff
Connect w/ Jeff on LinkedIn

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