The AI Consumer Pt 2: The Dead Channel Model

Forget about mobile. Welcome to the era of channel-as-platform.

The AI Consumer Pt. 3: UX Reimagined

Semiautonomous banking is nearly here.

July 23, 2026

The AI Consumer Pt. I: Mistrust in AI

The term is just an excuse for the social disruption it enables.

July 16, 2026

Conversational Finance: Truth and Friction

Critical thought is more work than it's worth in a consumer product.

July 9, 2026

Revisiting the Core Provider Hate Index

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Core conversions, legacy infrastructure, and the vendors managing the transition.

AI in Compliance

Where AI is actually changing risk and compliance workflows inside banks.

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What bank innovation teams are actually buying, piloting, and rejecting.

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The AI Consumer Pt. I: Mistrust in AI

July 16, 2026

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Conversational Finance: Truth and Friction

July 9, 2026

Vendor Procurement Trends

Revisiting the Core Provider Hate Index

July 1, 2026

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