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FinAi News
Bank Automation
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Generative AI
Citizens Commercial Bank
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Payments
Backup Loan Servicing
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Artificial Intelligence
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The Buzz podcast covering current trends and intriguing topics in automation and beyond courtesy of FinAi News, the definitive source for insights and news surrounding automation in financial services.

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AI, in some capacity, has been used within payments for 30 years. The latest evolution in AI is through the agentic lens — transforming transactions and experiences alike.

“We're actually thinking about really reimagining not one payment, but an ent... more

Rabobank and Santander Brazil are seeing efficiency gains from generative AI. 

The European banks use AI Pega GenAI from workflow automation system provider Pegasystems, Steve Morgan, global banking industry lead at Pega, tells FinAi News on this ep... more

Financial institutions are implementing AI at scale, but logistics should be the focus before diving headfirst into emerging technology. 

Mac Thompson, chief executive of software provider White Clay, tells FinAi News the eight steps he shares with ... more

Fraud is on the rise, and AI is contributing to both the solution and the problem.  

“Fraud is a really large problem and growing exponentially,” Austin Capital Bank Chief Executive Erik Beguintells FinAi News in this episode of “The Buzz” podcast. ... more

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Recent Guests

Zachary Aron
principal at Deloitte Consulting and global payments leader
Deloitte Consulting
Episode: Reimagining payment experiences with agentic AI
Steve Morgan
Global Banking Industry Lead at Pegasystems
Pegasystems
Episode: Rabobank, Santander Brazil see returns from Pega GenAI
Mac Thompson
CEO and founder of White Clay
White Clay
Episode: White Clay CEO Mac Thompson talks 8 steps for AI implementation
Erik Beguin
CEO of Austin Capital Bank
Austin Capital Bank
Episode: Austin Capital Bank CEO Erik Beguin on AI-driven fraud
Lukas Haffer
CEO and co-founder of Casca
Casca
Episode: Casca CEO Lukas Haffer on opportunities for AI in small business lending
Miles Paschini
CEO of FV Bank
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Episode: FV Bank CEO Miles Paschini on future of stablecoin
Wendy Cai-Lee
CEO and Founder of Piermont Bank
Piermont Bank
Episode: Piermont Bank CEO Cai-Lee on tapping the $7T embedded finance market
Lindsay Soergel
CEO at Fintilect
Fintilect
Episode: New Fintilect CEO Soergel on the richness of transactional data
John Frerichs
Head of Global SMB Payments at JPMorgan Chase
JPMorgan Chase
Episode: How JPMorgan uses AI to support SMBs

Hosts

Whitney MacDonald
Host and editor of Bank Automation News, providing insights on automation trends in the banking sector.
Madeline Duret
Senior Associate Editor at Bank Automation News with expertise in the evolving automation landscape in finance.

Reviews

3.2 out of 5 stars from 11 ratings
  • Two sponsor breaks?

    Two sponsor breaks in a15 minute episode is too much. I turned it right off

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    craigiskowitz
    United States6 years ago

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Others have noted concerns about the frequency of sponsor breaks, indicating they may interrupt the flow of the content.
Some listeners appreciate the depth of analysis on automation topics within the financial services industry.

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#240
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Reimagining payment experiences with agentic AI
Q: What are the expected changes for the future in payments with Agentic AI?
There will be hybrid approaches with linked purchases, enhanced infrastructure on servicing and fraud prevention, and improved safety on agent transactions.
Reimagining payment experiences with agentic AI
Q: What needs to be in place to ensure accountability and trust when enabling Agentic AI experiences?
To ensure accountability and trust, we need to have user control over the agent, ensure valid transactions through secure infrastructures, and have clear support systems for transaction disputes.
Rabobank, Santander Brazil see returns from Pega GenAI
Q: What would be step one before taking on a project?
Step one is to determine what is the art of the possible for the process being considered and to think about how to transform it in a way that supports both technology and non-technology aspects.
White Clay CEO Mac Thompson talks 8 steps for AI implementation
Q: What are some of those tangible use cases of AI that you think are going to pop up? What are you excited about?
Some tangible use cases are operational automations of workflows, moving from manual processes to more digitized systems. There's a challenge in not just digitizing legacy processes but also rethinking what is essential to do in banking.
Casca CEO Lukas Haffer on opportunities for AI in small business lending
Q: What can you tell us about the recent Series A funding for Casca and how it will be allocated?
The Series A funding was led by Canapi Ventures, which serves around 70 US banks, along with top SBA lenders. Funding will focus on improving loan origination and developing features for loan servicing.

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Focusing on the intersection of automation and financial services, this podcast covers current trends and innovative topics in the realm of financial technology. Episodes feature industry leaders discussing advancements in automation and their implications for various sectors, including banking and finance. Noteworthy is the podcast's emphasis on practical insights that showcase how emerging technologies can enhance operational efficiency and reshape customer experiences in financial institutions. With discussions on various automation tools and their adaptation in everyday financial transactions, listeners can expect engaging narratives that highlight both challenges and opportunities within this rapidly evolving landscape.

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1. Zachary Aron
2. Steve Morgan
3. Mac Thompson
4. Erik Beguin
5. Lukas Haffer
6. Miles Paschini
7. Wendy Cai-Lee
8. Lindsay Soergel

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