Fintech Focus

It’s spooky season on Banking on Community—and nothing’s scarier than cyber threats. Saxon and Brett are joined by CSI’s own CSIO and CRO, Steve Sanders, to talk deepfakes, voice cloning, and why you should probably think twice before scanning that random QR code. From AI-driven fraud to Steve’s secret “SAUCE” for staying secure, this episode will keep you informed... and paranoid enough to change all your passwords.Thanks for listening! Feel free to submit questions on X or LinkedIn using #BankingonCommunityPod and give us a follow! LinkedIn X Facebook YouTube

In this episode of Banking on Community, hosts Saxon, Tara, and Brett sit down with CSI President and CEO Nancy Langer for a conversation about her path into fintech, vision for community banking, focus on customers, and the future she sees for CSI. She also shares the personal side of her story, from her Wisconsin roots and loyalty to the Packers, to the playlists that keep her moving. Tune in and get to know Nancy.Thanks for listening! Feel free to submit questions on X or LinkedIn using #BankingonCommunityPod and give us a follow! LinkedIn X Facebook YouTube

This episode of Banking on Community takes you from rodeo arenas to regulatory shake-ups. Our hosts kick things off with summer stories (yes, even mutton busting) before diving into the industry’s biggest headlines: the retraction of the 1033 rule, the GENIUS Act’s stablecoin framework, and a record-setting surge in M&A activity. Plus, we shine a spotlight on innovative community banks like Her Bank and Liberty Bank and share exciting updates from CSI’s leadership team.Whether you’re here for the laughs, the insights, or both — saddle up, it’s a wild ride.Thanks for listening! Feel free to submit questions on X or LinkedIn using #BankingonCommunityPod and give us a follow! LinkedIn X Facebook YouTube

In this episode of Banking on Community, hosts Saxon Prater and Tara Schultz sit down with Kate Drew (Head of Research at CCG Catalyst) to dive into the real‑world impact of AI on community banks. Together, they explore the realities and possibilities, sharing practical ways institutions can boost internal efficiency today and lay the groundwork for future innovations, all while staying strategic and risk‑aware.Kate serves up clear examples of how even small institutions are already tapping into AI, unpacks challenges like hallucination risk, and spotlights success stories that prove you don’t need a billion-dollar budget to get started.Whether you’re experimenting with AI or just wondering where to begin, this episode delivers approachable insights and a healthy dose of encouragement for community FIs looking to stay ahead in a fast‑moving digital landscape.Thanks for listening! Feel free to submit questions on X or LinkedIn using #BankingonCommunityPod and give us a follow! LinkedIn X Facebook YouTube

In this episode of Banking on Community, our hosts Saxon, Tara, and Brett trade in their boxing robes for microphones as they unpack all the biggest moments from CSI’s annual customer event, CX25. From the glitter of the Diamond Jubilee to the buzz around new fraud detection tools like TruProtect and partnerships like Wave CX, they share insider stories, customer feedback, and a healthy dose of humor. You’ll hear about Sugar Ray’s surprise interaction with CSI’s legal team, a robot bartender doing the YMCA, and insights from the most talked-about sessions covering AI, fraud, and the future of digital banking.But it’s not all fun and games—this episode digs into the real challenges and opportunities community banks are facing today. The team discusses the evolving role of technology in banking, including the growing impact (and threat) of AI, generational trends in customer expectations, and the resilience of community FIs navigating uncertainty. With a sneak peek at what’s ahead for CX26 and a teaser for the

Tired of clunky banking apps and wondering why big fintechs keep winning? Live from CX25, digital banking veteran Emmett Higdon—Director of Digital Banking at Javelin Strategy & Research—reveals why: most FIs never climb past the first rung of the digital-maturity ladder.With 30 years in the financial game, he dives into the evolution of digital banking, the power of embedded solutions, and what it really takes to create mobile experiences people actually want to use. Tune in and see what banks and credit unions are getting wrong about digital banking—and how they can turn things around.Thanks for listening! Feel free to submit questions on X or LinkedIn using #BankingonCommunityPod and give us a follow! LinkedIn X Facebook YouTube

Ever wonder why fraud keeps getting smarter—and harder to stop? In this episode, recorded live at CSI’s CX25 conference, Adwait Joshi—CEO and founder of DataSeers—pulls back the curtain on today’s toughest fraud and AML headaches.From missing data to misunderstood intent, he breaks down why traditional systems are falling short and what needs to change. If you’re in fintech, banking, or just curious about outsmarting financial crime, this episode delivers the real talk and actionable insights you can’t afford to miss.Thanks for listening! Feel free to submit questions on X or LinkedIn using #BankingonCommunityPod and give us a follow! LinkedIn X Facebook YouTube

Forget the one-size-fits-all myth. On this episode of Banking on Community live from CX25, generational researcher Jason Dorsey shows why Boomers still prize crisp $20 bills, why Gen Z won’t wait in a support queue, and how Millennials’ “delayed adulthood” reshapes borrowing and saving. You’ll hear:the life events that hard-wired each cohort’s money mindsetwhy “mobile-first” messaging misses the mark—and which words to use insteadpractical tweaks that let community banks stay high-tech and humanTune in and learn how four generations really bank, and how you can serve them all.Thanks for listening! Feel free to submit questions on X or LinkedIn using #BankingonCommunityPod and give us a follow! LinkedIn X Facebook YouTube

In this live episode of Banking on Community, Bankers Helping Bankers take over the CX25 loveseat for a candid, fast-moving look at where community banking goes next.Tune in to hear how Matthew Smith and Tanner Mayo are helping community banks not just survive, but thrive, through innovation, collaboration, and a whole new way of thinking. You might be surprised by what the future holds for community banks—listen in and don't get left behind!Thanks for listening! Feel free to submit questions on X or LinkedIn using #BankingonCommunityPod and give us a follow! LinkedIn X Facebook YouTube

Attending CX25? Drop in for our live episodes in the Tech Hub! Can't make it? We're livestreaming each live show on LinkedIn!Live Episode 1: Innovation ft. Bankers Helping Bankers (April 1, 12:30-1:00 PM)Live Episode 2: Generational Trends ft. Jason Dorsey (April 1, 2:45-3:15 PM) Live Episode 3: Fraud Trends and Prevention (April 2, 12:30-1:00 PM)Live Episode 4: Digital Banking Trends (April 2, 2:30-3:00 PM)Thanks for listening! Feel free to submit questions on X or LinkedIn using #BankingonCommunityPod and give us a follow! LinkedIn X Facebook YouTube

Consumer tastes and banking technology are evolving at lightspeed, raising pressing questions about how financial institutions can keep up. In this episode of Banking on Community, Saxon Prater and Tara Schultz chat with special guest Mary Wisniewski, Editor at Large at Cornerstone Advisors, about everything from creative tactics for winning Gen Z loyalty to the "date test" for credit cards.  Tune in to find out why your bank has to do more than just hold deposits —and why your card design might spark more conversation than you think! Thanks for listening! Feel free to submit questions on X or LinkedIn using #BankingonCommunityPod and give us a follow! LinkedIn X Facebook YouTube

There's just too much in our Banking Priorities Executive Report for one episode. So we did another!In this episode of Banking on Community, our hosts dive back into the results of our annual survey of community bankers and explore their tech investment strategies for AI, APIs, data analytics, payments, and more. Plus: psychic quarter-zip coordination and black-market Christmas sweaters.Thanks for listening! Feel free to submit questions on X or LinkedIn using #BankingonCommunityPod and give us a follow! LinkedIn X Facebook YouTube

It's the most wonderful time of the year: the results from CSI's 2025 Banking Priorities survey are available! In this episode of Banking on Community, our hosts are decking the halls with data and exploring key takeaways from CSI’s recently released 2025 Banking Priorities Executive Report, including bankers’ strategic priorities, top technology trends, industry issues and more.Thanks for listening! Feel free to submit questions on X or LinkedIn using #BankingonCommunityPod and give us a follow! LinkedIn X Facebook YouTube

The financial world has been abuzz about CFPB’s Rule 1033 for more than a year, with renewed interest in October 2024 accompanying the issuance of the final rule. But what does Rule 1033 really mean for financial institutions? How will this rule affect consumers’ expectations about data use? This episode features commentary from our three hosts and Jordan Wright, CEO and co-founder of Atomic Financial, on all things Rule 1033, including surprises in the final rule, conversations around the rule at Money 2020, benefits for financial institutions and more. Thanks for listening! Feel free to submit questions on X or LinkedIn using #BankingonCommunityPod and give us a follow! LinkedIn X Facebook YouTube

Our new podcast, Banking on Community: A Podcast for Community Bankers, is here! Hosted by Tara Schultz, CSI’s SVP of strategic insights and industry relations, Saxon Prater, CSI’s manager of PR and corporate communications and Brett Glover, CSI’s director of relationship management, Banking on Community will dive into how community banks are staying competitive, using technology to grow, making a difference in the lives of their customers and more. In our first episode, our hosts explore the current state of banking, from AI and open APIs to leveraging data and partnering with fintechs. We also highlight how Signature Bank of Arkansas met a need in its community by opening two Spanish-speaking branches to serving a growing population. Listen to our premiere episode now. Thanks for listening! Feel free to submit questions on X or LinkedIn using #BankingonCommunityPod and give us a follow! LinkedIn X Facebook YouTube

Increasing cyber risks mean financial institutions must up their game to protect their data, reputation and bottom line. How are institutions that want to innovate doing so with a strategic risk-based approach? And how does technology fit into it? We invited two industry experts to share their perspectives as well as the most significant trends and challenges in Cybersecurity Insurance and IT Governance. All this and more in this insightful episode of Fintech Focus.Thanks for listening! Feel free to submit questions on X or LinkedIn using #BankingonCommunityPod and give us a follow! LinkedIn X Facebook YouTube

What can financial institutions and other regulated organizations do to stem the rising tide of fraud and money laundering? We invited two compliance experts to share their perspectives and offer insight into today’s trends. We discussed the risks, how organizations are merging their efforts into a comprehensive FRAML approach, today’s latest technology and more.Thanks for listening! Feel free to submit questions on X or LinkedIn using #BankingonCommunityPod and give us a follow! LinkedIn X Facebook YouTube

As the release of the FedNow Service approaches and new business models like Banking as a Service  gain steam, there’s much for traditional financial institutions to consider in 2023. In this second part of our conversation with Shane Ferrell, CSI’s Vice President of Product Strategy and Innovation, we discuss these technological opportunities and ways to get the most from them, along with more key takeaways from CSI’s 2023 Banking Priorities Executive Report. Thanks for listening! Feel free to submit questions on X or LinkedIn using #BankingonCommunityPod and give us a follow! LinkedIn X Facebook YouTube

With the height of a pandemic in arrears, 2022 saw continued shifts in customer behavior, business models and economic concerns. So, what does 2023 have in store for the financial services landscape? We invited Shane Ferrell, CSI’s Vice President of Product Strategy and Innovation, to discuss the trends he’s seeing, plus some notable findings from CSI’s 2023 Banking Priorities Executive Report. In this first half of our wide-ranging conversation, we discuss the landscape as well as hot topics like employee churn, using data to its full potential and banks’ technology priorities.Thanks for listening! Feel free to submit questions on X or LinkedIn using #BankingonCommunityPod and give us a follow! LinkedIn X Facebook YouTube

As sanctions increase at an unprecedented rate, so grows the list of risky entities that organizations should avoid doing business with. What's changed in recent years, which organizations should stay alert, and how should those organizations approach compliance? We discuss it all with Josh Shrager, Senior Vice President at Kharon, a leading data and analytics company focused on financial crimes compliance and risk management.Thanks for listening! Feel free to submit questions on X or LinkedIn using #BankingonCommunityPod and give us a follow! LinkedIn X Facebook YouTube