Banking Transformed with Jim Marous
Are you prepared to embrace change, take risks and disrupt yourself in response to the digital disruption in banking? If not, this podcast is for you. Hosted by top 5 banking and fintech influencer, Jim Marous, Banking Transformed highlights the leadership and cultural challenges facing the banking industry. Featuring interviews with some of the top minds in business, this podcast explores how financial institutions can prepare for the future of banking.
Episodes
June 17, 2025 • 43 mins
While established institutions offer stability and financial strength, they must overcome perceptions of being stodgy, complex and disconnected from the digital fluency that defines Gen Z and Millennial lifestyles.
Building connections with this demographic isn't simply about launching another banking app or redesigning branches – it's about reimagining how a legacy institution can demonstrate relevance and value when financial de...
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June 11, 2025 • 41 mins
Despite having established customer bases and trusted brands, many financial institutions struggle to keep pace with the rapid technological evolution driven by fintech firms and digital-first challengers. The potential of AI to transform banking operations, enhance customer experiences, and unlock new revenue streams is evident, yet implementation continues to be a significant hurdle.
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June 10, 2025 • 44 mins
In an era where financial institutions race to digitize, TD has taken a distinctive approach by ensuring technology serves a deeper purpose: creating unexpected human experiences. As part of the Executive Leadership Series, sponsored by Naehas and recorded live at the Financial Brand Forum, I was joined by Todd Purcell, Head of Digital Strategy, Planning and Partnerships for TD Bank.
Our conversation explores how TD's digital ecos...
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June 3, 2025 • 40 mins
As part of the Executive Leadership Series, sponsored by Naehas and recorded live at the Financial Brand Forum, i was joined by Colin Walsh, the founder and CEO of Varo Bank – a true pioneer in the financial services industry. In 2020, Varo made history by becoming the first consumer fintech company to receive a national bank charter, transforming from an ambitious startup into America's first all-digital, nationally chartered bank...
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May 27, 2025 • 41 mins
Regional and community financial institutions face unprecedented challenges from both banking giants and nimble fintech startups. But size isn't the determining factor for success in today's financial landscape – rather, it's the ability to foster an innovative culture, make strategic partnerships, and leverage data effectively.
As part of the Executive Leadership Series, sponsored by Naehas and recorded live at the Financial Bran...
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May 22, 2025 • 44 mins
Product innovation in banking faces significant challenges, including legacy systems, regulatory constraints, risk aversion, and the need to balance digital transformation with traditional services.
In this episode of Banking Transformed, we explore the dynamic landscape of banking product management with Puneet Chhahira, VP and Head of Product Management and Marketing at Infosys Finacle. Our conversation reveals how financial pro...
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May 21, 2025 • 49 mins
While consumer digital banking has seen tremendous innovation, commercial and wealth management sectors often lag behind, creating frustration for some of banking's most valuable customers.
We're joined on the Banking Transformed podcast by Alex Jimenez, Lead Principal Consultant at Backbase. Alex helps us understand the critical differences between consumer, small business, commercial, and wealth solutions – and why a one-size-fi...
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May 20, 2025 • 43 mins
In an industry where legacy infrastructure often dates back decades, core conversions represent immense challenges and transformative opportunities. As part of the Executive Leadership Series, sponsored by Naehas and recorded live at the Financial Brand Forum, we had the opportunity to speak with Jennifer Smith, Chief Information Officer of Zions Bank, who has recently led one of banking's most complex technological undertakings: a...
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May 15, 2025 • 53 mins
This episode of the Banking Transformed podcast, as part of the Experience Factor series, sponsored by Q2, tackles the persistent gap between recognized trends and strategic priorities revealed in the 2025 Retail Banking Trends report.
Fabio Biasella from EngageFI helps listeners develop frameworks for ensuring technology investments directly enhance customer experiences rather than simply adding capabilities. We explore why only ...
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May 13, 2025 • 44 mins
As financial institutions navigate an increasingly complex digital landscape, they face the dual challenge of driving innovation while maintaining the security and reliability that customers expect. Dominic Venturo, Senior Vice President and Chief Digital Officer at U.S. Bank, has been at the forefront of US Bank's digital transformation, helping his organization develop resilient systems that not only respond to change but anticip...
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May 7, 2025 • 35 mins
In the financial services industry, we often see a critical gap between technological potential and practical implementation. Financial institutions must bridge this divide, moving beyond the excitement of new technology to achieve measurable outcomes that impact both customer experience and operational efficiency.
Today, we're joined on the Banking Transformed podcast by Tara Lacey, Regional Vice President of Customer Success at ...
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May 6, 2025 • 39 mins
With significant shifts in Washington's political dynamics and new regulatory challenges emerging across the banking sector, our discussion today will explore how the CBA is evolving to address these changes while balancing the needs of financial institutions and consumers alike.
As part of the Executive Leadership Series, sponsored by Naehas and recorded live at the Financial Brand Forum, Lindsey Johnson, President and CEO of t...
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May 1, 2025 • 40 mins
Since 2020, financial institutions have faced a perfect storm – rising funding costs, increased delinquencies, and now, a dramatic surge in sophisticated fraud attacks.
We're joined on the Banking Transformed podcast by two experts from TransUnion who are at the forefront of understanding and combating these threats: Joshua Turnbull, VP of Card and Banking Strategy, and Craig LaChapelle, VP of Market Development. They'll share i...
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April 29, 2025 • 41 mins
In an industry where customer trust is paramount, financial institutions like Ally are navigating the delicate balance between rapid innovation and robust security. As part of the Executive Leadership Series, sponsored by Naehas and recorded live at the Financial Brand Forum, we'll explore how Ally has leveraged generative AI to streamline operations, foster innovation, and enhance customer experiences while maintaining the trust f...
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April 23, 2025 • 39 mins
The banking industry faces unprecedented pressure to shift from reactive service models to proactive engagement strategies. However, many institutions are still hindered by fragmented customer data, disconnected channels, and limited AI capabilities. Banking's future belongs to institutions that can harness unified data, artificial intelligence, and seamless experiences to predict and fulfill customer needs before they're articulat...
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April 22, 2025 • 35 mins
In less than two years, Jenius Bank has surpassed $2 billion in deposits and loans, and recently launched a next-generation mobile and online banking platform that promises to transform how customers understand and manage their finances. The focus has been on leveraging technology to deliver personalized insights, eliminating fees, and helping customers live what they call "richer lives."
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April 17, 2025 • 51 mins
Despite having accumulated vast amounts of customer data for decades, many financial institutions struggle to effectively harness this information for strategic advantage. Legacy systems, organizational silos, and competing priorities often leave valuable data isolated and underutilized.
Meanwhile, the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies has created both immense opportunities and significa...
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April 15, 2025 • 52 mins
In a world saturated with digital noise, where customer loyalty is increasingly rare, how can traditional banks not just survive, but thrive?
I’m joined on the Banking Transformed podcast by Kartik Ramakrishnan, CEO of Financial Services at Capgemini, to discuss the eye-opening findings from their just-released 2025 World Retail Banking Report.
This report reveals some concerning trends, including the a vast majority of customers...
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April 8, 2025 • 45 mins
In an evolving banking ecosystem, CMOs must approach AI as a transformative force while avoiding the pitfalls of short-term thinking. To drive differentiation, forward-thinking marketing leaders must leverage first-party data foundations, AI tools, and human creativity and stop marketing like it’s in 1999.
On today’s episode of Banking Transformed, my friend Eric Fulwiler, who is the co-founder and CEO of the marketing consultancy...
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April 3, 2025 • 47 mins
According to Avanade's latest AI Value Report, 59% of these institutions have already embarked on AI transformation journeys, with a third claiming completion. Yet beneath this enthusiasm lies a complex reality: many banks expect quick returns while still building fundamental capabilities in data management, security, and infrastructure.
Joining me on the Banking Transformed podcast are Jeromey Farmer, Head of Data & AI for North ...
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