Apr 26, 2022
Steven Schnall, founder and CEO of $900 million-asset Quontic Bank in New York, talks about why the bank is one of the few to fully embrace cryptocurrency, offering a checking account that grants rewards in bitcoin. He also talks about its newly deployed banking wearable device, plans for the metaverse, and why this...
Apr 12, 2022
Banks saw record inflows of deposits during the pandemic. But just how sticky are those customers—and deposits—going to be? Scott Hildenbrand, chief balance sheet strategist and head of financial strategies group for Piper Sandler, talks about the common fears bankers are facing right now when it comes to funding...
Apr 5, 2022
James Ballentine, who is set to retire soon after more than 20 years at the American Banker Association’s policy shop, talks about how and why Washington has changed when it comes to making bank legislation. He also previews the fights ahead for bankers on pot banking, the CFPB’s Section 1071 rules, stablecoins and...