Video and Audio
Podcasts, Webinars, Interviews, etc.
Oct 7, 2024
Why Credit Unions Should Think Twice Before Considering Acquiring a Bank
CUbroadcast
According to S&P Global, credit unions acquiring bank assets are at an all-time high, with the number of deals totaling over $7 billion as of June this year (2024). That said, Alex addressed why there has been a lot of M&A activity from credit unions over the past year -- especially with banks.
Alex also shared his perspective on the challenges credit unions face in acquiring banks, as well as other ways credit unions can achieve expansion without focusing on M&A with a bank.
Lastly, Alex talked about some of the key takeaways that credit unions should consider before determining the best way to grow.
May 1, 2024
Whatever happened to fintech innovation?
The Banker
Liz Lumley sits down with Alex Jimenez, strategist, fintech influencer, writer, speaker, and currently principal consultant at Backbase, to discuss what happened to the pandemic-driven acceleration we were all promised and what non-finance-related event you should attend next.
Nov 29, 2023
DealBook Summit: The Art of Tech-Led Finance
The New York Times
Corporate finance may seem more like the technology department lately, as digitalisation and AI transform accounting, risk management and overall strategy. Finance leaders needs to harmonize multiple tools and innovations while making sense of more data than ever before, with implications beyond financial decisions. Institutions are stepping up to meet the needs of today’s finance teams – banking and investment services IT spending is forecast to rise 8% in 2023 – while applying an ecosystem approach to customer experience. But as technology permeates financial decision-making, is it driving better performance? In this session, we’ll explore the increasingly complex world of finance leaders and how human-centered models can harness technology for results.
This is a sponsor session by U.S. Bank at DealBook Summit 2023.
Oct 11, 2023
Leveraging digitalisation for an optimised future
Finextra TV
Alex Jimenez, Managing Principal, Financial Services Consulting, EPAM Systems, Inc., highlights the importance of digital transformation and optimisation for retail banks amidst economic uncertainty and technological advancements, in the lead-up to Money20/20 2023.
Oct 6, 2023
Optimizing for Growth with EPAM
ABA Associate Member Podcast
In this conversation, Alex Jimenez, Managing Principal, Financial Services Consulting at EPAM, discusses the steps banks can take to automate and optimize certain processes to control costs in the present and position themselves for future growth, and how a trusted partner like EPAM can help them navigate the journey.
Aug 31, 2023
Silo Busting 65: Financial Inclusion with Briana Marbury and Alex Jimenez
EPAM's Podcast Network
Briana Marbury, CEO of Interledger Foundation, seeks to revolutionize payments and remittances for global communities. In this EPAM podcast, we discuss innovative changes driven by the Interledger Protocol for profound Financial Inclusion impact.
May 12, 2023
Silo Busting 60: Gamification and Digital Banking with John Findlay and Alex Jimenez
EPAM"s Podcast Network
When a bank undergoes a major digital transformation, what steps can they take to help ensure the experience they’ve painstakingly crafted resonates with customers and makes the right kind of noise in the marketplace?