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| | May 19th 12:00 PM EST | Digital payments have served as a critical lifeline for many small businesses during the pandemic, allowing them to receive and send money without relying on checks and cash. Will we look back at this era as a turning point in digital payment adoption among the country’s 32 million SMBs? Join us for a discussion about the ways digital payment methods are helping small businesses maintain operations during a period of disruption, and learn about the role that financial institutions are playing in enabling modern payment methods among their small business clients. | RSVP |
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LEADERSHIP AND THE WORKPLACE | |
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| | May 27th 1:30 PM EST | 2020 was a challenging year for banks. The impact of COVID on the economy as well as changes to accounting for loan loss provisions were evident in weaker financial and stock price performance in 2020 for many banks and yet CEO compensation increased. Learn from experienced executive compensation consultants about the challenges Compensation Committees faced in 2020, why pay levels increased relative to 2019, what were common COVID-related compensation changes, and what changes were made for 2021 incentive plan design. | RSVP |
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HIGHLIGHTING WEALTH MANAGEMENT | |
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| | Industry analysts say we will see more Fintechs and incumbents collaborating in the post-pandemic era. Of course, we have already seen this phenomenon play out and it will continue as online advisory, banking, lending, and digital payments are most likely permanent. In this episode, we explore: (1) what’s ahead for Fintech and incumbents in investments, acquisitions, and partnerships; (2) how incumbents are closing the gap in Fintech collaboration; and (3) what a successful partnership looks like and how to overcome the hurdles obstructing more effective execution. | SPONSORED BY PLAID | WATCH |
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POLICY, POLITICS & REGULATION | |
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| | Without a doubt, 2020 was a year of disruption and unexpected events. But there is one pattern that is highly predictable: when the economy goes down, fraud and financial crime go up. In this post-pandemic era, financial institutions must meet increasingly complex regulatory and compliance requirements, as they are subject to stricter standards of accountability for financial crime. Our panel of industry leaders will delve into the most important financial crime trends in the coming year and discuss what types of adjustments banks need to make to meet these challenges. No matter the size or complexity of your institution, this thought-provoking conversation will provide key takeaways that will identify meaningful improvements to address the dynamic challenges ahead for your organization. | SPONSORED BY GUIDEHOUSE | WATCH |
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