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Market Insights contributes regularly to the conversations shaping community banking and credit unions — through the Bank Forward newsletter, Joe Sullivan’s Zen of Banking blog posts, podcast appearances, contributed articles, and industry analyst programs. The goal is always the same: help leaders cut through the noise and focus on what actually matters.
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Stay current on what's changing.
Bank Forward is Jim Perry’s monthly newsletter for community bank and credit union leaders — cutting through the noise to focus on the trends, technologies, and forces that deserve your attention right now.
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Each month, Joe Sullivan examines the forces reshaping community banking and credit unions through the lens of three timeless principles — Balance, Simplicity, and Adaptability. Practical wisdom for leaders navigating an industry that isn't slowing down.
podcasts & panel appearances
Jim Perry sat down with Julie Muhn, Senior Research Analyst at Finovate, at FinovateSpring 2026 to provide an essential analysis of breaking news and the fintech landscape today.
Jim Perry, joined David Januchowski Principal Strategic Advisor, Financial Services Vertical at Okta on this Banking Dive webinar to discuss the keys to securing AI agents, building trust and managing customer identity.
At FinovateSpring 2026Analyst All Stars session, Jim Perry had 7 minutes to examine future tech trends and the demographic reality of the longevity economy.
Jim Perry and Mark Leher, Director of Product Management at Alkami, joined Jim Marous on the Banking Transformed Podcast to explore the ripple effects of the recent high interest rate environment on both consumers and financial institutions.
Jim Perry spoke with Dan Novalis & Chris Bates on their Bank Marketing Show podcast on How to Be Customer-Centric in Today’s Dynamic Marketplace
Jim Perry spoke with JP Nichols on Breaking Banks about the fresh perspectives younger generations are bringing to money management in the digital age.
Joe Sullivan spoke with Ben Pankonin at Social Assurance on leadership in banking and strategic planning— and the psychology behind it.
At Alkami Co:lab, Jim Perry joined Alkami’s Allison Cerra, Theodora Lau (Unconventional Ventures) and Jennifer White (J.D. Power) to discuss generational wealth transfer, AI and what’s reshaping digital banking.
Jim Perry spoke with Mike Graham, President of Midwestern Securities, on their Banking on Growth podcast about the evolving landscape of community banking and the importance of adapting to new technologies and consumer needs.
The industry is paying attention.
When reporters and industry publications need perspective on community banking and fintech, they call Market Insights. Here's just a sample of our recent coverage.
21 July 2026 - The Financial Brand picked up Jim Perry’s LinkedIn article on why banks need to stop saying "relationship." Here's the thesis: consumers don't want a relationship with their bank. They want reliability and responsiveness.
25 June 2026 - Jim Perry shares What Does a Real Digital Banking Relationship Look Like in 2026? in a guest blog post for Alkami.
16 April 2026 - Joe Sullivan spoke with Greg Neumann at FinXTech to tackle the question Can Banks and Credit Unions Survive the Great Wealth Transfer?
24 February 2026 - Jim Perry spoke with The Financial Brand on How to Build Customer Relationships When Checking Accounts No Longer Confer Primacy.
9 February 2026 - Jim Perry was quoted in an American Banker article entitled Why small banks, credit unions are buying onboarding tech.
4 February 2026 - Jim Perry contributed insights to this Bloomberg Tax article: New US Audit Board Leaders Have a Track Record Gutting Agencies
29 April 2025 - Jim Perry shares Fresh Insights Into Gen Z: What Bankers Need to Understand Nowin a guest blog post for Alkami.
28 March 2025 - Jim Perry shared his thoughts with American Banker on Mercury's $300 million raise fosters hope for a fintech spring.
Our insights have also been included in publications such as Reuters, Financial Times, S&P Global Market Intelligence, Digital Banking Report and various regional/local publications.
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AI-enabled. This on-demand Alkami Co:lab session unpacks what that means for trust, loyalty, and primacy?
Joe Sullivan and Steven Ramirez sat down with Lou Carlozo on his Bankadelic podcast. They discussed the factors impacting franchise value and the growing interest in M&A as a strategy for growth.
Jim Perry spoke with Penny Crosman on the American Banker podcast about how community banks can use tech to stay relevant.
Joe Sullivan spoke about the importance of empathy on this FHLB Topeka podcast.