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ABA Banking Journal Podcast

American Bankers Association
Compliance
Commercial Real Estate
Financial Literacy Month
American Bankers Association
Financial Inclusion
Risk Management
Community Banking
Pathward
Multifamily Housing
Loan Management
Teach Children To Save
Banking Partnerships
Industrial Assets
Regulatory Oversight
Women In Banking
Bank Mergers and Acquisitions
Dodd-Frank Act
Youth Financial Education
Technology Solutions
Fair Lending

Bank executive insights, unique business strategies, regulatory updates from D.C., and fun banking stories—all this and more on the ABA Banking Journal Podcast, brought to you weekly by the American Bankers Association's award-winning podcast team.

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Recent Guests

Rob Nichols
CEO, President and CEO of the American Bankers Association
American Bankers Association
Episode: From stablecoin to fraud, top takeaways from the 2026 ABA Summit
Ron Butler
Vice Chairman of First Financial Bank Shares and Chief Administrative Officer
First Financial Bank Shares
Episode: A Lone Star banking perspective
Russell Hernandez
Chief Information Security Officer at Union Digital Bank
Union Digital Bank
Episode: Cybersecurity in a mobile-first banking landscape
Lisa Arquette
Former operational risk deputy director at the FDIC with extensive experience in BSA compliance
FDIC
Episode: AI and the future of BSA risk management
Yikai Wang
Vice President for Banking and Economic Research, focusing on stable coin issues.
American Bankers Association
Episode: The real difference between stablecoins and tokenized deposits
Princess Castleberry
Global speaker on a variety of leadership topics, with a background as an enterprise risk manager.
Episode: The 'capacity crisis' in leadership today
Brett Pharr
Chief Executive Officer at Pathward Bank
Pathward Bank
Episode: AI, third-party risk and the future of partner banking
Krysti Cunningham
Chief Risk Officer at Security National Bank, winner of the 2025 Distinguished Service Award for Risk and Compliance.
Security National Bank
Episode: The future of careers in risk and compliance
John Buran
President and CEO of Flushing Financial in Queens, New York
Flushing Financial
Episode: Staying close to clients amid tariff-driven volatility

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Evan Sparks
Host of the ABA Banking Journal Podcast, with longstanding role guiding industry conversations.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 60 ratings
  • Empowering, insightful and actionable! 🙌

    Whether you’re well established as someone innovating in the world of banking and finance, or just getting started as a catalyst for change within your organization - this is a must-listen podcast for you! Evan and the entire ABA team do an incredible job leading conversations that cover a huge breadth of topics related to the ins and outs of successfully navigating an ever changing banking landscape - from leaders who’ve actually walked the path. Highly recommend listening and subscribing!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JoshCrist
    United States6 years ago
  • Scintillating view into the secret world of high finance

    This was an excellent listen, highlighting elements of banking not commonly understood by the general public. The host Evan Sparks deftly guided the conversation to highlight interesting elements of the interviewees experience. Altogether an excellent podcast, and I will continue to subscribe.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    banker nerd
    United States8 years ago

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Scintillating view into the secret world of high finance; a well-guided exploration of banking topics
Empowering, insightful and actionable! Highly recommend listening and subscribing.

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Cybersecurity in a mobile-first banking landscape
Q: What is the future roadmap for Union Digital Bank?
Russell talks about regulatory changes like the Anti-Financial Act Scamming Law and specific security advancements they are implementing going forward.
Cybersecurity in a mobile-first banking landscape
Q: What sets these layers apart in terms of making them extra secure?
Russell details their approach to security, combining various parameters and behavioral analyses to protect customers from fraud.
Cybersecurity in a mobile-first banking landscape
Q: What are some of the unique security challenges that you deal with at Union Digital Bank?
Russell discusses the difference in vulnerabilities between traditional and digital banks, highlighting online threats and the need for advanced security measures.
Cybersecurity in a mobile-first banking landscape
Q: Could you walk us through what does the banking sector look like in the Philippines?
Russell explains the traditional and digital banking system in the Philippines, emphasizing the role of digital banks in enhancing financial inclusion post-pandemic.
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Q: How can someone reach you for more information?
Listeners are encouraged to visit Blend's Intelligent Origination page on their website for more information or to see a personalized preview.

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This show dives into banking leadership, technology, regulation, and strategic growth with senior executives and industry experts. Episodes often explore topics like community and tech-forward banking, AI in lending and risk, regulatory updates, and the evolving financial ecosystem, including partnerships with fintechs and the shifting landscape for deposits and digital currencies. A standout angle is its focus on practical, real-world banking challenges—especially for community banks—while featuring high-profile guests and timely policy discussions that appeal to PR and sponsorship opportunities in finance and fintech.

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4. Lisa Arquette
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