This Month at Endurance #38

Regulatory

FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORY: REGULATORS FOCUS ON BANK-FINTECH ARRANGEMENTS

Amid recent scrutiny and enforcement activity in the BaaS space, federal regulators have issued a joint statement reiterating the importance of banks' oversight of third-party relationships.

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CHAMBER SAYS CFPB WANTS ALL REGULATORY CHALLENGES MOVED TO D.C.

The Chamber of Commerce and other trade groups are accusing the CFPB of trying to funnel all regulatory challenges to the federal district court in Washington.

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BANKS ADAPTED AND NOW WHAT? FDIC'S BROKERED DEPOSIT PROPOSAL RATTLES INDUSTRY

The FDIC's latest oversight of fintech and bank relationships leaves many in the financial services industry critical that regulators are targeting the wrong issues.

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CFPB WANTS TO SET THE RULES FOR HOW BANKS USE AI

The CFPB outlined its approach to regulating AI and other emerging technologies in the financial sector, emphasizing that innovation must not come at the expense of consumer protection.

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Banking - Economics

FIVE BIG QUESTIONS FOR THE FED AT JACKSON HOLE

Five Key Questions: Should monetary policy be more preemptive? Should the inflation target be higher? How and when should the Fed engage in quantitative easing? [Subscription Required]

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OVER 45K RETAIL STORES MAY CLOSE IN NEXT 5 YEARS: UBS

About 45,000 retail stores may close in the coming years as retail's physical footprint increasingly shifts to serve as fulfillment and distribution centers.

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ON INSTITUTIONS, ECONOMIC GROWTH, AND AI

This episode discusses economic growth, artificial intelligence, and the future of work.

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Banking - Credit

HEDGE FUNDS SMELL BLOOD AS LENDERS TURN ON EACH OTHER

So-called 'creditor on creditor violence' has reached such a pitch that funds are wagering tens of billions of dollars on taking advantage of the mayhem. [Subscription Required]

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Digital Banking

BAI BANKING OUTLOOK: DIGITAL BANKING AND THE CUSTOMER OF TODAY

While today's consumer feels their primary financial services organization understands their digital experience, they want more: 24/7 customer service, a better online account opening process.

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Banking - Data

HOW PATTON'S UNIQUE INFORMATION FORCES ENABLED OPERATIONAL-LEVEL SUCCESS

A useful exploration of General Patton's use of information and intelligence. He viewed information as critical to "Gaining the Initiative, Anticipating Decisions, and Managing Risk."

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What the Iran Conflict Taught Business Leaders

The February 2026 US-Israel operation, read through Kagan, Kissinger, Toll & Ferguson. What it teaches business leaders about diplomacy, decision speed & institutional resilience.

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The Administrative Load: When Systems Drift Away from Value

Healthcare & finance keep adding layers of intermediation between payment & value. A systems view of why complexity accumulates, when it stops serving purpose, & what resilience through alignment looks like.

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Surviving the Shadow: My Journey with Cancer and the Power, and Importance, of Early Detection

Stage 3B Hodgkin's lymphoma at 22, in 1984, when there were no records of long-term survival at that stage. A first-person case for early detection and for taking ownership of your own diagnosis.

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9/11 - A Personal Perspective by Stephen K. Curry

From the 48th floor of 9 West 57th, four miles north. An account of the day, the roll call that ran past midnight, and the colleagues who did not make it home.

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Newsletter

This Month at Endurance #46

Firm newsletter featuring Sandip Bhatlawande on the risk-reward balance of AI in banking.

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This Month at Endurance #45

Firm newsletter featuring Stephen Curry on a year of learning how AI is used in financial services.

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This Month at Endurance #44

Firm newsletter on Governor Bowman, expected Fed supervision changes, and what they may mean for bank regulation.

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This Month at Endurance #43

Firm newsletter on technology, politics, and Marc Andreessen's comments on using technology to drive societal progress.

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This Month at Endurance #42

Firm newsletter covering a Trump-era proposal to shrink or eliminate federal bank regulators, plus related banking notes.

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This Month at Endurance #41

Firm newsletter outlining expected U.S. administration policy positions and their implications for business.

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This Month at Endurance #40

Firm newsletter on First National Bank of Central Texas completing an ERM implementation led by Endurance Advisory.

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This Month at Endurance #39

Firm newsletter highlighting Endurance commentary on banking-as-a-service scrutiny and fintech-partner risk in 2024.