Leaders

Wall Street Pioneer on the Economy, Leadership and DE&I

01/06/21

If you haven't met Suzanne Shank you should. She is the chair and CEO of Siebert Brandford Shank & Co. LLC, the nation’s largest female-and minority-owned, privately held finance firm, which she started with the legendary Muriel Siebert. Join us in an intimate conversation and hear her perspective on some of the most critical issues of the day.

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Digital Banking 2020: Digital transformation - The cultural imperative

12/31/20

During 2020, our society has been faced with an economic crisis, health crisis, social justice crisis and environmental crisis. The pandemic has rapidly changed how banks engage with customers and employees; accelerating the shift from in-person interactions to digital engagements. Successfully leading a digital transformation requires much more than smart technology choices, culture is key.

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How Aflac is preparing for next-generation consumers

12/11/20

There is an emotional and human aspect in all relationships and that holds true for the bond between individuals and brands. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought both the strengths and weaknesses in customer experience under the spotlight. This episode will focus on how connecting with customers and ensuring they have a positive experience with a company is paramount, particularly in a pandemic-driven world. Join our host, Brooke Worden, President of The Rudin Group and guest speaker, Virgil Miller, Chief Operating Officer of Aflac U.S.

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Access Denied: Allocation and exacerbation

12/07/20

The flow of assets and capital in manager selection, municipal bonds and business and mortgage capital reveals forms of systemic racism that often get overlooked.

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Access Denied: Representation

11/23/20

The hurdles faced by Black professionals who break into the financial services belie the notion that their small numbers at the industry’s top ranks are a pipeline problem.

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Digital dollar, inclusion and the stimulus bill

11/16/20

The events of 2020 have only helped to intensify a range of potentially disruptive developments in the payment industry. As the central bank's digital currencies advance, how will the government and the private sector work together to bring projects to an effective conclusion?

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Is representation a step in the right direction — or a solution?

11/16/20

Despite tangible evidence dispelling that it's hard to find Black talent, the financial services have yet to crack the code when it comes to building a representational workforce. But is it a sufficient solution on its own?

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Municipal finance in the age of COVID-19

10/22/20

Kicking off its Rising Stars Week, The Bond Buyer announces the 2020 class and sits down with three newly-minted members to discuss the muni market's adaptation to and recovery from pandemic-driven challenges.

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DigMo 2020: The Importance of Agility in an Uncertain Time

10/22/20

When both origination and forbearance demand spiked in the early weeks of COVID-19, quick thinking lenders were able to leverage their expertise and tech stacks to respond quickly.

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DigMo 2020: How Can Fintechs Best Position Themselves For an Acquisition?

10/22/20

From finding new efficiencies to redefining the customer experience; fintechs are permanently changing financial services. But what does the actual acquisition process look like?

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