Episode 80
Episode 80 Rebekah Leonard, Elucidate, LLC In this episode of Banking Matters, Laura Benson interviews Rebekah Leonard, a compliance expert with extensive experience in the banking industry. They discuss Rebecca’s journey into compliance, the evolution of compliance exams, and the importance of self-identification and corrective actions in maintaining a healthy compliance management system. The conversation…
Episode 79
Episode 79 Duncan Taylor, SVP and COO of the Washington Bankers Association In this episode of Banking Matters, host, Linsey Hugueley, speaks with Duncan Taylor, SVP and COO of the Washington Bankers Association. They discuss Duncan’s journey into banking, the evolving workforce landscape in the industry, innovative recruitment strategies, the importance of diversity and inclusion,…
Episode 78
Episode 78 Brent Farley, Farley Law PLLC In this episode of Banking Matters, host, Linsey Hugueley, speaks with Brent Farley, a banking regulatory attorney and managing partner of Farley Law PLLC, about his journey in the financial services industry and the evolving landscape of banking as a service (BaaS). They discuss the importance of compliance,…
Episode 77
Episode 77 Scott Fagin, Chief Credit Officer of Blue Sky Bank In this conversation, Laura Benson interviews Scott Fagin, the Chief Credit Officer of Blue Sky Bank, about the importance of policies and procedures in the banking industry. They discuss the role of collaboration and compliance in creating effective policies, as well as the need…
Episode 76
Episode 76 Clinton Gerst, President of Bank of Bozeman In this conversation, Laura Benson interviews Clinton Gerst, the President of Bank of Bozeman, about navigating market risk and making educated predictions for rate changes and interest rate risks. Clinton discusses the use of the futures market to gauge market consensus, the importance of staying competitive…
Episode 75
Episode 75 Laura Benson and Julia Gutierrez, Compliance Alliance In this episode of Banking Matters, Laura Benson and Julia Gutierrez discuss training and education in the banking industry. They cover topics such as the challenges of traveling for training, the importance of continuous learning in compliance, and the hot topics and trends in banking compliance….
Episode 74
Episode 74 Lacy Samples, Senior Vice President, Compliance and CRA Officer at the NBT Financial Bank Lacy Samples, Senior Vice President, Compliance and CRA Officer at the NBT Financial Bank, in Fort Worth, TX. Lacy shares her journey in the banking industry and the importance of industry certifications. She started her career at 18 as…
Episode 73
Episode 73 Dr. Kevin Streff, American Security and Privacy, LLC Dr. Kevin Streff, founder of several cybersecurity startups, including American Security and Privacy, LLC, discusses the importance of cybersecurity and data privacy in the banking sector. Dr. Streff highlights the laws and regulations that affect cybersecurity and privacy, such as the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act and state…
Episode 72
Episode 72 Amanda Mattson, Compliance Alliance In this episode of Banking Matters, host Julia Gutierrez interviews Amanda Mattson, the Executive Vice President of Assurance Services at Compliance Alliance. They discuss the importance of selecting the right audit firm for banks and the key factors to consider when researching and selecting an audit firm. They also…
Episode 71
Episode 71 Julia Gutierrez and Linsey Hugueley, Compliance Alliance In this conversation, Julia Gutierrez and Linsey Hugueley discuss various topics related to banking and compliance. They discuss their summer adventures with their families. The winners of the 2024 Compliance Leadership Award are recognized. The conversation shifts to the regulatory situation, specifically the new proposed rule…
Episode 70
Episode 70 Dana Lawrence, Senior Director of Fintech Compliance at Pacific West Bank and Venture Partner at Purpose Built Dana Lawrence, Senior Director of Fintech Compliance at Pacific West Bank and Venture Partner at Purpose Built, discusses the concept of banking as a service and the benefits and challenges of working with FinTechs. She walks…
Episode 69
Episode 69 Jennifer Warfield, Lightbulb Moments LLC Jennifer Warfield, a financial services industry expert, shares insights on how community banks can partner with and support women in finance and business. She emphasizes the importance of building trust with customers and offering a wide array of financial products and services. Jennifer also highlights the opportunity for…
Episode 68
Episode 68 William “Pat” Huttenbach, a litigation attorney at Crain, Caton & James, P.C. William “Pat” Huttenbach, a litigation attorney at Crain, Caton & James, P.C., is a Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) expert with more than 25 years of experience assisting banks in navigating and litigating all matters UCC. Pat makes his second appearance on…
Episode 67
Episode 67 Christopher LeBato, the President and CEO of M C Bank Christopher LeBato, the President and CEO of M C Bank, shares his experiences working in banks of all different sizes. He discusses the differences between community banks, regional banks, and big banks, as well as the changes in purpose and market focus as…
Episode 66
Episode 66 Linsey Hugueley and Laura Benson, Virtual Partners Linsey introduces Laura Benson as a new co-host of the podcast. Together, they discuss their experiences in banking and compliance. They talk about how they got started in the industry, their passion for certain regulations, like HMDA and BSA, and the challenges and rewards of working…
Episode 65
Episode 65 Christy Carpenter, Executive Vice President at Springfield State Bank Christy Carpenter, an Executive Vice President at Springfield State Bank, shares her journey in banking and how her technology background has shaped her banking career. She emphasizes the importance of building customer relationships, the evolving nature of technology, and the constant threat of fraud…
Episode 64
Episode 64 Dr. Gerald Taylor, Chief Compliance and BSA Officer at Carroll Bank and Trust Dr. Gerald Taylor, Chief Compliance and BSA Officer at Carroll Bank and Trust, shares his experience in revamping his compliance department. He emphasizes the importance of management buy-in, communication, and cross-training in creating an effective compliance team. Dr. Taylor also…
Episode 63
Episode 63 Frank Lazaro, Senior Vice President of Marketing at The Piedmont Bank Frank Lazaro, Senior Vice President of Marketing at The Piedmont Bank, discusses the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in the financial industry. He shares how AI can enhance sales and marketing efforts, improve customer education and engagement, and increase efficiency for community…
Episode 62
Episode 62 Roger Morris, Linsey Hugueley, and Julia Gutierrez – Compliance Alliance Roger welcomes two new co-hosts to the podcast: Linsey Hugueley and Julia Gutierrez. Linsey and Julia each take a moment to introduce themselves to the audience, and then Roger discusses the recent Supreme Court ruling on the CFPB’s funding and explains what that…
Episode 61
Episode 61 Rebekah “Bekah” Hurst, Chief Credit Officer and EVP at Tennessee State Bank Rebekah “Bekah” Hurst, Chief Credit Officer and EVP at Tennessee State Bank, offers insight on the importance of building a strong internal culture in a bank and the qualities of a good leader. She emphasizes the need for active listening, trust,…
Episode 60
Episode 60 Kurt Stephen, Bankruptcy attorney at Kurt Stephen PLLC Kurt Stephen, a bankruptcy attorney at Kurt Stephen PLLC, provides a high-level overview of bankruptcy law that any banker would find useful. We approach this conversation like we’re helping a new banker work through a customer bankruptcy for the first time. Have you ever wondered…
Episode 59
Episode 59 Timothy Schenk, General Counsel at the Kentucky Bankers Association Timothy Schenk, General Counsel at the Kentucky Bankers Association, joins to discuss the work he’s recently been doing in Washington D.C. advocating for banks. Tim has tackled many big issues lately, including junk fees, the impact of fraud on banks, the use of artificial…
Episode 58
Episode 58 Roger Morris and Ashton Woodling Ashton and Roger discuss taking on new hobbies before diving into one of Ashton’s favorite topics: the SAFE Act. Roger provides yet another update on the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) and explains how an injunction actually works and what they mean in the compliance context. Then they preview…
Episode 57
Episode 57 Darbi Sanders, Chief Risk and Compliance Officer at First Bank Texas Darbi Sanders, Chief Risk and Compliance Officer at First Bank Texas, presents the challenges of generational banking; community banks must balance the brick and mortar, individual relationship desires of the older generation with the technology expectations of the younger generation. She explains…
Episode 56
Episode 56 Tan Bui, VP of Compliance at F&M Bank Tan Bui, VP of Compliance at F&M Bank, lays out his unique perspective that banks should be considered a vehicle and Compliance the brakes; effective brakes enable vehicles to drive faster and achieve higher performance. He shares the concept of Open Banking Infrastructure and what…