Jim Perry

PNC boosts new-branch effort to 300 by 2030 The Pittsburgh-based bank aims to hire 2,000 new employees and open 35 new locations in Nashville and 25 in Chicago.

PNC boosts new-branch effort to 300 by 2030
The Pittsburgh-based bank aims to hire 2,000 new employees and open 35 new locations in Nashville and 25 in Chicago. buff.ly/Cc9D7aq | @BankingDive

U.S. Bank launches Split™ World Mastercard® Split Card automatically converts purchases into plans with equal monthly payments, no interest or annual fee.

With #GenZ in mind: U.S. Bank just blurred the line between credit cards and Buy Now, Pay Later with its new Split Card—an interest-free Mastercard that automatically turns every purchase into equal monthly payments.

Thrilled to be featured on @innfin 2025 #PrideinFinTech Powerlist, celebrating the incredible achievements of LGBTQIA+ leaders across FinTech!

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A Final Thought from Money20/20 USA At this year’s Money20/20 USA, I had the privilege of co-hosting the first #LGBTQ+ MeetUp with Michelle Swiec from KPMG. It turned out to be much more than a networking event—it was a moment of connec...

At this year’s #Money2020, the first #LGBTQ+ MeetUp 🏳️‍🌈 reminded me that inclusion isn’t a finish line—it’s a catalyst for innovation. When technology and identity converge, the future of finance becomes more adaptive, more inclusive, and more human. www.linkedin.com/pulse/final-...

💡The first wave of the $124T wealth transfer isn’t generational—it’s between spouses. Most of it will go to women. Banks + credit unions that earn their trust now will keep those relationships later. Download this new report from #Alkami: tinyurl.com/4c2dsfmv

Why Does Everyone Want to Be a Bank Now? Fintechs and other consumer companies are eager to take advantage of the changing regulatory mood.

Why Does Everyone Want to Be a Bank Now?
Fintechs and other consumer companies are eager to take advantage of the changing regulatory mood. buff.ly/PirC91c | @business

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

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.”

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Sibos 2025: Payments innovation takes centre stage Day three of Sibos explored the evolving payments landscape, examining how emerging technologies are transforming the sector.

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

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

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.

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

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 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…

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

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

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

The Most Powerful Women in Banking's Women to Watch Our annual ranking of women in banking and finance includes five community bank CEOs.

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

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.

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

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.

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."

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.

Nine major European banks join forces to issue stablecoin