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The Hippodrome
Finopotamus gives voice to experts from across the industry and around the world, sharing insights and perspectives on current trends and future developments.
Community Banking’s 2026 Playbook: Scale, Focus, Primacy and Culture
Guest Editorial by Peter Stenehjem, CEO of First International Bank & Trust
Peter Stenehjem
Feb 134 min read
The Era of Safe Speed: Why Velocity Without Guardrails Is the New Fintech Death Trap
Guest Editorial by Clint Allen, Founder and Chief Strategist, CLINTONSCOTT
Clint Allen
Feb 136 min read
Is AI Coming for Small Businesses? How Small Businesses Are Approaching AI Integration
Guest Editorial by Brian Aagaard, Founder, Cooperhawk Business Brokers
Brian Aagaard
Feb 134 min read
Beyond the 2025 Reality Check: Why 2026 is the Year AI Really Starts Paying Its Way
Guest Editorial by Akhil Verghese, Co-Founder and CEO, Krazimo
Akhil Verghese
Feb 135 min read
Real-Time Authorization in 2026: Credit Unions' Path to 24/7 Member Service Without a Core Replacement
Guest Editorial by Carlos Netto, Co-Founder & CEO, Matera
Carlos Netto
Feb 133 min read
Digital Squatting: Why’s It Becoming a Big Issue
Guest Editorial by Vaidotas Juknys, Chief Commercial Officer, Decodo
Vaidotas Juknys
Feb 43 min read
How AI Enhances Human-Driven Marketing Decisions
Guest Editorial by Chad Frederick Gilbert, VP of Content Marketing , NP Digital
Chad Frederick Gilbert
Jan 304 min read
How Credit Unions Use AI to Strengthen Member Relationships
Guest Editorial by Matt Phipps, Chief Marketing Officer, Agent IQ
Matt Phipps
Jan 264 min read
Beyond the Branch: How Utility ATM Networks Can Supercharge Credit Union Reach
Guest Editorial by Stuart Mackinnon, COO, NCR Atleos
Stuart Mackinnon
Jan 262 min read
How Agentic AI Will Transform the Banking UX (and What Credit Unions Should Do Now)
Guest Editorial by Derik Krauss, Co-Founder, MetriFi
Derik Krauss
Jan 234 min read
Why a People-Centered Culture Is the Most Strategic Investment a Credit Union Can Make
Guest Editorial by Marian Ringuette, AVP of Talent Acquisition, GTE Financial
Marian Ringuette
Jan 224 min read
Traversing a Bifurcated Economy: Challenges and Growth Opportunities for FIs
Guest Editorial by Bill Handel, General Manager and Chief Economist, Raddon, a Fiserv Company
Bill Handel
Jan 154 min read
ChatGPT Health Promises Safety and Clarity – But at What Price to Consumer Privacy?
Guest Editorial by Stefanie Schappert, Senior Journalist, Cybernews
Stefanie Schappert
Jan 144 min read
Disrupting the Core Deconversion Market: Restoring Control, Transparency and Quality to Financial Institutions
Guest Editorial by Matt Isger, Founder and CEO, Core Data Unlocked
Matt Isger
Jan 133 min read
McKinsey’s $170B Forecast Overlooks a Key AI Risk for Credit Unions
Guest Editorial by Edward Vincent, CEO, Lumio Solutions
Edward Vincent
Jan 123 min read
The Senate’s AI Vote Just Changed How Every Company Must Prepare
Guest Editorial by Jared Navarre, Founder, Keyni Consulting
Jared Navarre
Jan 84 min read
Is Your SAR Committee Really a Best Practice?
Guest Editorial by Becki LaPorte, Founder and CEO, Exodus Partners Group
Becki LaPorte
Jan 84 min read
The Top 5 Hippodrome Articles of 2025
The year in review.
Finn O'Potamus
Dec 27, 20252 min read
It’s a Prime Poaching Ground for Security Pros. Seize It Now
Guest Editorial by Jurgita Lapienytė, Editor-in-Chief, Cybernews
Jurgita Lapienytė
Dec 19, 20254 min read
How AI-Driven Fraud Prevention Is Revamping Credit Union Strategy in Small Business Lending
Guest Editorial by Will Tumulty, CEO, Rapid Finance
Will Tumulty
Dec 15, 20253 min read
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