A monthly review of current and interesting events relating to US financial institutions, and the potential impact on their customers, employees, and future.

This Month in Banking
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A monthly review of current and interesting events relating to US financial institutions, and the potential impact on their customers, employees, and future.
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Recent Episodes

May 27, 2026
Building a Unique Community Bank Through New Business Lines
Host Michael White interviews Ed Barry, CEO of Capital Bancorp, discussing how specialized business lines drive community bank growth and diversification.

April 28, 2026
Enterprise AI in Banking: From Experiment to Impact
<div> <p>In this episode of <strong>This Month in Banking</strong>, presented by <strong>Wolf & Company</strong>, we explore how financial institutions are moving beyond AI experimentation and toward <strong>practical, enterprise‑ready adoption</strong>.</p> <p>Host <strong>Tara Ween</strong> is joined by <strong>John Kowal</strong>, Senior Vice President, Managing Director & Chief Technology Officer at <strong>Peapack Private Bank & Trust</strong>, along with Wolf & Company experts <strong>Jeff Marsico</strong> and <strong>Nelson Obando</strong>. Together, they unpack what responsible AI implementation really looks like inside a bank—cutting through the hype to focus on governance, risk awareness, and real‑world value.</p> <p>The conversation examines where most banks stand today with AI, why data and operating foundations matter more than flashy tools, and how institutions can scale AI safely while meeting regulatory expectations. The group also discusses emerging use cases, workflow automation, "digital employees," and how AI can improve productivity while allowing bankers to focus more on clients.</p> <p>This episode offers bank executives, technology leaders, risk professionals, and board members a grounded roadmap for adopting AI <strong>thoughtfully, competitively, and responsibly</strong> in the year ahead.</p> <div>Discover how Wolf & Company helps financial institutions navigate AI, governance, risk, and technology strategy:<br /> 👉 <strong>https://www.wolfandco.com</strong></div> </div>

March 25, 2026
Banking's Next Growth Move
<div> <p>In this episode of <strong>This Month in Banking</strong>, we're joined by <strong>Matt Burke</strong>, Chairman & CEO of <strong>Mutual Bancorp</strong>, the mutual holding company for Cape Cod Five, Fidelity Bank, and soon Bluestone Bank. Matt brings a front‑line perspective on how community banks can rethink growth in today's challenging environment—where deposit behavior, technology expectations, and consolidation pressures are reshaping the industry.</p> <p>We dig into how mutual institutions are approaching expansion, why shared‑services holding companies are becoming a strategic alternative to traditional bank mergers, and what really drives successful mutual‑to‑mutual partnerships. Matt also shares the importance of cultural alignment, diversification, and trust when combining institutions without a monetary exchange.</p> <p>Looking ahead, Matt outlines the conversations he believes bank leaders must be having today—around growth strategy, relationship development, efficiency, community presence, and organizational structure—to stay competitive over the next 12–24 months.</p> <p>Whether you're a bank executive, board member, or part of a strategic planning team, this episode offers practical insights into the evolving growth models shaping community banking.</p> </div>
137 total episodes available with 25 transcripts
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