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EVP, Chief Information Officer
Matt Wallace is a proven technology and operations leader with more than 20 years of experience helping financial institutions modernize their platforms, scale efficiently, and strengthen risk managem...
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Apr 21, 2026
Veteran banking technology leader enabling faster payments and new digital solutions for community financial institutions
Jun 25, 2025
Smart friction means introducing conditional hurdles into the digital experience — but just for suspicious activity. We outline what smart friction is and how it can help combat fraud.
Jan 23, 2025
A recent survey of financial institution executives revealed due diligence and oversight for third-party vendor cybersecurity is inadequate. We highlight key findings and provide strategies to strengthen vendor cybersecurity.
Jan 6, 2025
Cybersecurity is becoming a top strategic priority for CFIs given the risk of cybercrime. We look at 5 ways to effectively combat cyber threats by embedding a strong cybersecurity culture and good cybersecurity practices.
Dec 16, 2024
In this third part of our review of 2024, we look at the challenges and opportunities arising from continued digital adoption, the uptake in AI, and the increased threat of cyberattacks.
Nov 12, 2024
As European financial institutions prepare to adhere to the EU’s Digital Operational Resilience Act, CFIs may find value in using these rules and regulations to help shape cybersecurity initiatives.
Apr 27, 2026
Quantum computing and quantum cyberattacks may be a decade or two away, but cybersecurity experts are warning financial institutions to protect themselves now from “harvest now, decrypt later” attacks. We share the basics for you to start educating yourself on this increasingly important topic.
May 8, 2025
Cybersecurity and fraud are bank leaders’ top concerns, according to Bank Director’s 2025 Risk Survey. We summarize some of the survey’s key findings and how institutions are responding to the challenges.
Apr 2, 2025
Behavioral biometrics, which tracks how users interact with their devices, could help CFIs seamlessly enhance their cybersecurity. We explore how it works, how it can help CFIs, and implementation challenges.
Jan 27, 2025
Malware and other cyber threats seem to have unconventional names. We examine the origins of malware names and how understanding them can help you prepare for cybersecurity threats.
Oct 21, 2024
The 2024 CSBS Annual Survey of Community Banks reports regulatory burdens, cost of funds, and cybersecurity as the top challenges facing community bankers. We highlight the survey’s key findings.
May 4, 2026
Deepfake fraud is accelerating, exposing gaps in how CFIs manage identity and transaction risk. Emerging threats and practical steps highlight how to strengthen controls, improve verification processes, and reduce exposure to increasingly sophisticated AI-driven fraud attempts.
Apr 29, 2026
We look at some of the key findings from Bank Director’s 2026 Risk Survey and explore what they might mean for CFIs as they seek to manage risk in a fast-evolving, technology-enabled, and increasingly interconnected risk landscape.
Apr 8, 2026
Tokenized deposits keep lending and credit creation inside banks while delivering 24/7, blockchain‑based payments; learn how they differ from stablecoins and what evolving 2026 regulation means for community banks.
Mar 16, 2026
US data breaches hit a record in 2025, with SMBs under constant, AI-driven attack. Learn how CFIs can cut cyber risk and support small-business customers facing rising breach costs.
Mar 11, 2026
We review February 2026 economic data and indicators, highlighting trends in consumer activity, banking industry trends, inflation, housing, and Fed policy — offering a snapshot of current financial and market conditions.
Feb 3, 2026
After years of rapid growth, many neobanks are facing the same pressures traditional institutions have long managed: profitability, risk, and retention. Here’s what CFIs can learn from what’s working — and what’s not — in the digital banking space.
Feb 2, 2026
Cyber attacks cause expensive damage. While cyber insurance can help mitigate the cost, it’s not as foolproof as you hope. We discuss risks and preparedness in finalizing your cyber insurance policy.