May 27th 1:30 PM EST

2020 was a challenging year for banks. The impact of COVID on the economy as well as changes to accounting for loan loss provisions were evident in weaker financial and stock price performance in 2020 for many banks and yet CEO compensation increased. Learn from experienced executive compensation consultants about the challenges Compensation Committees faced in 2020, why pay levels increased relative to 2019, what were common COVID-related compensation changes, and what changes were made for 2021 incentive plan design.

June 8th 12:30 PM EST

According to the latest Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)’s “How America Banks” report, there is an estimated 7.1 million unbanked households in 2019. Given the record levels of unemployment, the pandemic has brought on the FDIC expects this number to rise. Join Joe Adler, American Banker’s Washington Bureau Chief and Leonard Chanin, Deputy to the Chairman of the FDIC as they discuss the FDIC’s stance on financial inclusion and how banks can get millions of unbanked Americans into the traditional banking system.

Investors are pumping billions of dollars into fintech, but most of that funding isn’t being used to solve the needs of customers who need it the most: the everyday American small business. And not only are they the most underserved and in need of our support, but they also represent one of the biggest opportunities for our industry to prosper. We can do our part in healing the backbone of the American economy and grow our own businesses - but most fintechs are just focused on giving well-funded startups even more tech that they don’t need.

Industry analysts say we will see more Fintechs and incumbents collaborating in the post-pandemic era. Of course, we have already seen this phenomenon play out and it will continue as online advisory, banking, lending, and digital payments are most likely permanent. In this episode, we explore: (1) what’s ahead for Fintech and incumbents in investments, acquisitions, and partnerships; (2) how incumbents are closing the gap in Fintech collaboration; and (3) what a successful partnership looks like and how to overcome the hurdles obstructing more effective execution.