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Jim Perry @strategistjim.bsky.social · 6d

Don't miss: "Financial Services in the Age of AI: Keys to Securing GenAI Experiences in Financial Services." I'll be joined by David Januchowski to explore how customer identity provides a secure and accessible foundation for GenAI and other digital solutions for banking customers. buff.ly/0yjH4ED

Jim Perry @strategistjim.bsky.social · 10d

First Citizens to acquire 138 BMO branches
Buying the branches, which span 11 states, furthers First Citizens’ effort to expand nationally, bank executives said. One analyst, though, said it gives the North Carolina-based lender “a weird map.” buff.ly/En6D1AP | @BankingDive

First Citizens to acquire 138 BMO branches

Buying the branches, which span 11 states, furthers First Citizens’ effort to expand nationally, bank executives said. One analyst, though, said it gives the North Carolina-based lender “a weird map.”

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Jim Perry @strategistjim.bsky.social · 10d

The 5 next big things in fintech and blockchain for 2025 www.fastcompany.com/91411606/fin...

The 5 next big things in fintech and blockchain for 2025

Agents that outsmart phishing attacks, digital DNA for photos and videos, a way for humans to prove they’re human, and more.

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Jim Perry @strategistjim.bsky.social · 12d

Walmart Launches #AI-First Shopping Experience, Customers Can Checkout Within ChatGPT buff.ly/MHWzdvn | @pymnts

Walmart Launches AI-First Shopping Experience, Customers Can Checkout Within ChatGPT | PYMNTS.com

Walmart announced on Tuesday (Oct. 14) that it has partnered with OpenAI to create AI-first shopping experiences, allowing customers and Sam’s Club

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Jim Perry @strategistjim.bsky.social · 17d

I'm excited to share that I'll be speaking at #Money20/20 USA.

🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️This interactive meetup will explore how financial institutions can move beyond "rainbow washing" to truly support and engage the LGBTQ+ community—creating meaningful impact and uncovering real growth opportunities.

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Jim Perry @strategistjim.bsky.social · 19d

These banks might be next to pair up, says analyst who called the $11 billion Comerica sale buff.ly/OHwLGdD | @marketwatch

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TechCrunch @techcrunch.com · 20d

Deloitte is rolling out Claude to its nearly 500,000 employees after issuing a refund for a report that contained AI hallucinations.

Deloitte goes all in on AI — despite having to issue a hefty refund for use of AI | TechCrunch

Deloitte is rolling out Claude to its nearly 500,000 employees after issuing a refund for a report that contained AI hallucinations.

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Jim Perry @strategistjim.bsky.social · 21d

US bank Fifth Third to buy regional lender Comerica in $10.9 billion deal - The deal will create a lender with combined assets of about $288 billion, making it the ninth-largest U.S. bank. buff.ly/4nPdEzh | @Reuters

Jim Perry @strategistjim.bsky.social · 24d

From @BrettKing: Why Branches Will Never Be the Center of Banking Again buff.ly/6tRMX4N | @FinancialBrand

Brett King: Why Branches Will Never Be the Center of Banking Again

His new book says branches drained resources that would have kept banks on the competitive edge.

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Jim Perry @strategistjim.bsky.social · 24d

Walmart-backed #fintech OnePay is bringing #crypto to its banking app, sources say buff.ly/qGvVGno | @hugh_son for @CNBC

Jim Perry @strategistjim.bsky.social · 24d

The inboxes of bankers & fintech leaders are flooded with weekly roundups.
That’s why I’m shifting from “what happened” ➡️ to “what’s next.”

In November, I'll be introducing Banking Forward—a monthly briefing on the signals that matter most. Read the full announcement: buff.ly/PTrtp8z

Jim Perry @strategistjim.bsky.social · 25d

ICYMI: 📣 @Alkamitech has released its 2026 Budgeting & Strategies Playbook, a practical guide to help banks & CUs understand market trends, align digital strategy with customer expectations, and make smarter tech investments that fuel growth. Get yours here: buff.ly/X7JAD23

Jim Perry @strategistjim.bsky.social · 25d

Sibos 2025: Payments innovation takes centre stage on day three buff.ly/4ilUd58 | @Fintech_Futures

Sibos 2025: Payments innovation takes centre stage

Day three of Sibos explored the evolving payments landscape, examining how emerging technologies are transforming the sector.

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Jim Perry @strategistjim.bsky.social · 25d

Prosperity Bancshares, Inc.®, the parent company of Prosperity Bank®, and Southwest Bancshares, Inc., the parent holding company of Texas Partners Bank, headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, jointly announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement. buff.ly/cE4v0q4

Jim Perry @strategistjim.bsky.social · 25d

As Yom Kippur begins, I want to extend wishes of reflection, renewal, and peace to colleagues, friends, and all who observe. May this be a meaningful fast and a time of deep connection.

Jim Perry @strategistjim.bsky.social · 27d

Bank of America Employs AI to Answer Client Payments Questions buff.ly/PoycR4b | @pymnts

“It’s more than a search tool—it’s a strategic engine" - BofA's press release here: buff.ly/L57L8jU

Bank of America Employs AI to Answer Client Payments Questions | PYMNTS.com

Bank of America is using AI to help its Global Payments Solutions team serve clients. The new Ask Global Payments Solutions (AskGPS) tool, announced

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Jim Perry @strategistjim.bsky.social · Sep 26

Bank Reserves at Fed Fall Below $3 Trillion Amid Liquidity Drain buff.ly/9QIJOWZ | @business

Bank Reserves at Fed Fall Below $3 Trillion Amid Liquidity Drain

The US banking system’s reserves, a key factor in the Federal Reserve’s decision to keep shrinking its balance sheet, tumbled for the seventh straight week to below $3 trillion as liquidity continues…

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Jim Perry @strategistjim.bsky.social · Sep 26

Here is your first look at a few of this week's top stories in #banking and #fintech - a 5-min #mustread for community bank & credit union professionals! buff.ly/cV7Jk0F

Jim Perry @strategistjim.bsky.social · Sep 25

Agentic AI in Banks: Supercharging Intelligent Automation
AI agents are an emerging frontier in banks’ AI journey. Deploying them effectively may call for fresh thinking and a fundamental redesign of existing processes and workflows buff.ly/S2uitII | @Deloitte via @WSJ

Jim Perry @strategistjim.bsky.social · Sep 25

The Most Powerful Women in Banking's Women to Watch buff.ly/ykchBXZ | @AmerBanker

The Most Powerful Women in Banking's Women to Watch

Our annual ranking of women in banking and finance includes five community bank CEOs.

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Jim Perry @strategistjim.bsky.social · Sep 25

FIS Acquires Digital Banking and Lending Fintech Amount buff.ly/tURrDsO | @julieschicktanz for @Finovate

FIS Acquires Digital Banking and Lending Fintech Amount - Finovate

FIS has acquired Chicago-based Amount, adding the fintech’s digital banking and lending SaaS platform to its portfolio; terms of the deal were not disclosed.

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Jim Perry @strategistjim.bsky.social · Sep 25

Don't miss @ledaglyptis.bsky.social thoughts pre-#Sibos2025:

"Whether you see #stablecoins as the currency of the entire digital asset space, a stepping stone to a larger transformation or the transformation itself, you probably can't afford to ignore this."

Sibos 2025: Stablecoins and the future of value

Whether you see stablecoins as a stepping stone to a larger transformation or the transformation itself, you probably can't afford to ignore this.

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Jim Perry @strategistjim.bsky.social · Sep 25

Nine major European banks join forces to issue stablecoin

The stablecoin aims to become a trusted European payment standard in the digital ecosystem and is expected to be first issued in the second half of 2026.

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Jim Perry @strategistjim.bsky.social · Sep 24

📣 @Alkamitech just released its 2026 Budgeting & Strategies Playbook, a practical guide to help banks & CUs understand market trends, align digital strategy with customer expectations, and make smarter tech investments that fuel growth. Get yours here: buff.ly/qyu8Zoh

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Jim Perry @strategistjim.bsky.social · Sep 24

Bank of Montreal explores sale of some US branches, @WSJ reports buff.ly/sRdZuoU | @yahoofinance

Bank of Montreal explores sale of some US branches, WSJ reports

In 2023, BMO completed the acquisition of BNP Paribas' U.S. unit, Bank of the West, for $16.3 billion, in its biggest deal ever, giving it exposure to nearly 2 million customers, about 500 retail…

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