ABA Banking Journal Podcast

Corporate CFOs and finance leaders are "best leading indicators." says Stephen Philipson, head of global markets and specialized finance at U.S. Bank. "They always have to be looking ahead." On the latest episode of the ABA Banking Journal Podcast — sponsored by Intrafi — Philipson discusses findings from U.S. Bank's 2023 CFO Insights Report, among them: Large and middle-market corporate CFOs' accelerated transition from growth mode to cost-cutting and what the slowdown in capital expenditures and business investment may mean for the economy. How banks can support corporate goals for improvements in technological capabilities. The demand of large and middle-market corporate clients for instant payment solutions like FedNow and RTP. This episode is sponsored by Intrafi Network.

The latest incarnation of ABA's award-winning #BanksNeverAskThat anti-phishing campaign returns for National Cybersecurity Awareness Month in October. On the latest episode of the ABA Banking Journal Podcast — presented by Servbank — ABA's Amy Wertlieb talks about new resources this year, including a return of the popular scam quiz and an all-new consumer-facing site plus customizable resources in Spanish. Banks can register for free and use campaign materials all month or at any point during the year. Learn more about #BanksNeverAskThat and register.

With the availability of credit card rewards at stake under the Durbin-Marshall credit card bill, bill sponsor Sen. Roger Marshall dismisses consumer concerns about their rewards. "Rewards are for rich people," Marshall said derisively at a Capitol Hill press conference on Wednesday in response to media questions about consumers' preferences. Facing Marshall at the press conference just happened to be nearly 50 bankers from his home state of Kansas, in D.C. for their annual Washington Visit. On the latest episode of the ABA Banking Journal Podcast — presented by Servbank — three leaders from that delegation reflect on the press conference and what they heard. The podcast guests also discuss the urgency of banker advocacy on Durbin-Marshall, as its sponsors seek to attach it to other legislative vehicles, and they debunk false talking points to show that consumers and small businesses of all income levels use and benefit from credit card rewards. They also illuminate the stakes of the Durbin-Marshall debate for everyday credit card users. Take action to oppose credit card routing mandates.

Employee resource groups have become an important part of diversity, equity and inclusion strategies at larger companies. On the latest episode of the ABA Banking Journal Podcast — presented by Servbank — two bank leaders explore how the ERGs provided by ABA for bankers to benefit from this kind of resource at banks that may not be large enough to host an ERG in-house. Among other topics, Latia Coleman and Krys Lassiter, who lead ABA's Black Bankers ERG for African-American bankers and allies, provide tips on: Creating spaces that help all people feel included, learn, grow and be more authentic. How ERGs can be used at banks of all sizes. Tools and resources offered by ABA's Black Bankers ERG, including education, DEI best practices, public speaking and mentorship. The importance of allyship in making ERGs successful. Join an ABA ERG or peer group.