What happens when a community bank in Alaska teams up with BancAlliance? Growth, new opportunities, and a stronger future. Listen on Apple Podcasts 🎧 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tra…

How does a family-owned bank crack embedded banking faster than the competition? Amber Buker (Amber Buker) hosts David Robinson of Academy Bank (Academy Bank), sharing lessons on scaling fintech partnerships without losing discipline. youtube.com/watch?v=qelg7B…

What a difference a few months make. Since April, banking shifted from uncertainty to optimism and M&A is heating up. 112 deals YTD, already topping 2023. Andrew Liesch breaks down what’s next 🔗 bit.ly/45ZWe0C

Stress tests are no longer just a regulatory checkbox. CFG Bank & Invictus Group show how they drive capital planning, growth & independence. Listen Now 🎧 → bit.ly/46byl7J

How does the only state-owned bank in the U.S. tackle fintech disruption? Amber Buker (Travillian) talks with Rick Geloff (Bank of North Dakota) on culture, risk, stablecoin, embedded finance & deposits. 🔗 Watch/listen/read: bit.ly/4ntEimM

Amber Buker, J.D., talks with Alana Levine (Fintel Connect) & Melissa Manuel Rawl (Live Oak Bank) about the 2025–2026 Affiliate Marketing Report — covering lending products, AI in search & why banks should care. Listen/watch/read here! travilliannext.com/banking/affili…

150+ bank execs and investors filled the historic Union League for Travillian & Alden’s 2025 NEXT Forum — tackling AI, fintech, balance sheets, and culture. Read more about what three themes stood out → 🔗 travilliannext.com/banking/bankin…

At the 2025 NEXT Forum, leaders didn’t sugarcoat what community banks are up against. Regulatory relief may be inching forward, but margins, costs, and tech pressures still test independence. 👉 travilliannext.com/banking/stayin…

Growth is good. Funding stability is essential. CEO Curtis Myers breaks down how Fulton Financial Corporation is positioning for long-term strength. 🔗 Full session and article from NEXT Forum ➡️ bit.ly/48V71MG

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AI is already reshaping community banking, and you don’t need a massive budget to benefit. In this recap, 3 bank leaders drill into: • Start small + prove ROI fast • Keep models fully explainable • Make bankers better, not obsolete travilliannext.com/tech-innovatio…

Community banks are reassessing their role in international payments as technology, regulation, and customer expectations shift. Keith Daly talks with the Acceleron founding team about how smaller institutions can compete in a global economy. travilliannext.com/tech-innovatio…

As privately held banks face complexity, My Private Shares helps them modernize shareholder management without losing control. Hear how CFOs are using it to bring liquidity, transparency, and independence. Watch now! travilliannext.com/banking/share-…

Community banking is under pressure as consolidation, regulation & market forces reshape the landscape. Valley Bank’s Ira Robbins and WaFd Bank’s Brent Beardall tackled it head-on — from culture, CRE, M&A, & what really keeps community banks competitive bit.ly/47P0mkV

Community banking pressure is real. Valley Bank’s Ira Robbins and WaFd’s Brent Beardall break down CRE reality checks, regulatory pain points, and why vulnerable leadership still matters. youtube.com/watch?v=fwrvQC…

Thanks to Travillian and Banking + for including my comments and perspective. I truly believe what I said …..”preserving local ownership equals protecting local prosperity. “We need as many diverse community bank franchises across this country as feasibly possible

Bank leaders are finally feeling good again...here’s why. Host Andrew Liesch talks with Stephen Scouten of Piper Sandler about confidence returning, valuations lagging, and how rate cuts, deposit costs, CRE fears, and M&A will shape 2026. bit.ly/48bNB49

Nikhil Lakhanpal of Narmi and Chris Tremont of Grasshopper Bank explain how Model Context Protocol is already acting as a small-business CFO, turning bank data into real cash-flow intelligence in seconds. bit.ly/4av99LQ

Financial product research is moving from Google to ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity. Alana Levine of Fintel Connect explains what banks must know to stay visible in an AI-first world. travilliannext.com/tech-innovatio…

Community banks were shut out of derivatives for years. Eris is helping change that with swap futures that make hedging accessible. Worth a read if rate volatility is hitting earnings. travilliannext.com/banking/swap-f…