The episode was really meant to be the intro to our series. This show explains why we are experimenting with podcasting and explains our goals and theme during our first season. In addition, we delve into the biological reason why the physical human form is at its maximum potential and that further development will rest on the transfer of information. What does this have to do with banking? Our premise is - for banks to be successful in the future, they need to increase the sharing of information in order to increase their intelligence and adapt quicker. This podcast explains why our destiny as an industry is already written in our biology.
This episode explores the opening of Cuba to US banks and why it might be time for some banks to make it part of their long run strategy. We took a trip down to Havana to understand the current state of banking affairs, the US regulatory environment around the country, what the opportunity is for U.S. banks and how banks might strategically frame their options.