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FinWise EYE ON: Exploring Bin Sponsorship with Brittany Decker In this episode of the FinWise EYE ON podcast, host Sarah Grotta, Deputy Chief Fintech Officer at FinWise Bank, discusses bin sponsorship, the role of sponsor banks, and Visa's innovations with Brittany Decker, Head of Sponsor Banks at Visa. Brittany shares her extensive experience in the financial services and payments industry, spann...

In this special edition of the FinWise EYE ON: podcast, the team reflects on the tumultuous year of 2024, discussing key themes such as the impact of consent orders, the evolving relationship between banks and fintechs, and the importance of compliance and risk management. They share insights on best practices for fintechs seeking bank partnerships and the role of technology in enhancing complianc...

In this podcast episode, Sarah Grotta and Matt Faso discuss the recently finalized 1033 rule, which focuses on open banking and data privacy in the U.S. They explore the origins of the rule, its core principles, and the changes from the proposed to the final version. The conversation highlights the compliance timelines for financial institutions, the interplay between the 1033 rule and state priva...

In this podcast episode, Sarah Grotta and Sarah Fernandez discuss the critical importance of Regulation E (Reg E) in the banking and fintech sectors. They explore the challenges financial institutions face in compliance, the role of technology in dispute resolution, and best practices for managing partnerships with fintechs. The conversation also highlights common errors in Reg E compliance and em...

  Join us for an EYE ON Podcast with our special guests, all industry leaders, who stopped by our FinWise satellite office during our time at Money20/20, one of the world’s largest fintech events, to give us their insights into top trends, current state of fintech and bank partnerships, financial inclusion, and emerging technologies shaping the future of embedded finance and the fintech industry. ...

Summary In this episode of the EYE ON: podcast, Robert Keil speaks with Jason Henrichs from Alloy Labs about the evolving landscape of community banking. They discuss the challenges and opportunities faced by community banks in a digital-first world, the importance of technology and data, and strategies for competing against larger banks. Jason shares insights on how community banks can leverage p...

In this episode of the FinWise EYE ON: podcast, host Juan Arias our Head of Corporate Development & Investor Relations, sits down with Jason Mikula, an  authority in the fintech banking industry and head of industry strategy for banking and fintech at Taktile. An insightful discussion for equity investors and industry participants to help them understand the current state of the fintech-bankin...

In this episode, Sarah Grotta, Deputy Chief Fintech Officer at FinWise Bank, discusses the concept of a backup bank with Christienne Genaro, who manages bank partnerships at Galileo. They explore the role of bank partnerships in the fintech marketplace and the importance of compliance in these relationships. They also discuss the process of finding the right sponsor bank for a fintech and the shif...

In this episode, Sarah Grotta interviews Stan Orszula, a partner at BFKN, about the future of banking and the role of fintechs. They discuss how fintechs are an extension of what community banks do, offering specialized services to different communities. They also explore the challenges and opportunities for community banks in partnering with fintechs, the importance of regulatory oversight, and t...

Lee Easton, President of iDentify, shares his journey from the world of drones to helping financial institutions make sense of their data. He discusses the key data issues that banks are trying to solve, such as transaction monitoring and reconciliation. Lee also talks about the potential of cloud infrastructure and tools like Snowflake in improving data management in the banking industry. He envi...

In this episode, Robert Keil and Jason Mikula discuss the state of Fintech and the impact it has had on the banking industry. They explore the successes and challenges of Fintech companies, particularly in the areas of consumer banking and lending. They also discuss the role of traditional banks in partnering with Fintechs and the potential for innovation and disruption in the industry. The conver...

Glenn Murray, Chief Strategy Officer at DreamFi, joins Nick Chiappetti on the FinWise EYE ON: FINTECH podcast. They discuss the purpose and mission of DreamFi, which is to provide financial inclusion and empower underserved communities. DreamFi aims to be a super platform that meets people where they are and helps them grow their credit, learn about financial literacy, and improve their relationsh...

In this episode of the EYE ON: FINTECH Podcast, Nathan Mills interviews Ryan Christiansen, the Executive Director of the Stena Center for Financial Technology at the University of Utah. They discuss Ryan's background and how he ended up in the fintech industry. They also talk about the mission of the Stena Center, which is to expand fintech and make Utah a major fintech hub globally. The center fo...

Fintech & Bank Partnerships - Swipe Left or Swipe Right? In this podcast episode, Sarah Grotta, Deputy Chief Fintech Officer at FinWise Bank, interviews Alli Nilsen, Senior Strategic Partnerships Manager at Lithic, about creating successful working partnerships in the Fintech market. They discuss Alli's career journey, the current state of the Fintech market, the changing relationship between...

Learn how to protect your company from data privacy fines In this episode, Sarah Grotta, Deputy Chief Fintech Officer at FinWise Bank, interviews David Ritter, CEO of Privacy Lock, about consumer data privacy and compliance with state and federal privacy laws. They discuss the role of Privacy Lock in helping businesses comply with data privacy laws like GDPR and CCPA. David shares his journey into...

How to play your hand and have a winning card strategy   In this episode, Nick Chiappetti, VP Fintech Marketing & Partnerships at FinWise Bank, and Nathan Lemon, Head of Partnerships at IC Group, discuss the card manufacturing space and the considerations for fintechs when launching a card program.   Nathan highlights the different types of card manufacturers and their specialties, such as whi...

What you need to know about SBA Lending from the Best in the Business In this episode, Jim Noone, president of FinWise Bank, interviews Yankie Markowitz, founding partner of Business Funding Group, about SBA loans. Yankie shares the background of SBA Loan Group and how they help business owners navigate the SBA loan process. They discuss the different SBA loan programs, including the 7A and 504 pr...

Guidelines for putting together your compliance strategy. In this podcast episode, Kenzie Mexican, BSA Officer at FinWise Bank, interviews Jason Chorlins, Principal at Kaufman Rossin and financial services industry expert, about various topics related to compliance and risk management in the FinTech industry. They discuss the importance of compliance focus, managing third-party risk, mistakes in c...

Insights from a former regulator and risk management guru on the current fintech environment. In this conversation, Robert Keil and Neepa Patel discuss the challenges and opportunities in the banking-fintech space, with a focus on compliance and regulatory action. They highlight the need for banks to become tech providers and build platforms that support bank-fintech relationships. They also discu...