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AI may be everywhere in banking conversations, but at JAM Fintop 2025 the real message was clear: without clean, unified data, AI is just noise. In Nashville, nearly 30 sponsor banks and fintech leaders gathered to talk about what it really takes to turn hype into value, and the answer kept coming back to data.

At the Utah Bankers Association’s annual meeting in Sun Valley, Idaho, bankers explored the future of stablecoins and regulation in a uniquely warm, community-focused setting—blending trust, innovation, and real human connection.

What happens when community banking meets generational leadership in Marco Island? Let’s recap.

Visa Payments Forum 2025 blended innovation, access, and polish—here’s what happened and why it still matters.

When banks talk about modernization, they often focus on apps, customer experience, and product offerings. But there's data at the foundation of every conversation about growth, compliance, or partners' oversight. And for most banks, that data is stuck in silos. At the 2025 DCI Bankers Conference in Kansas City, our President, Lee, took the opportunity to engage with community bank leaders, DCI executives, and longtime operators in the space. The event wasn't about selling or speaking—it was about learning.

Modern banking has improved drastically with advancements to cloud-based infrastructure, embedded finance, and AI-driven insights. However, while the banking industry migrates to modern technology, one thing remains true- the data that drives these banking improvements remains siloed and challenging to manage. At Fintech Meetup 2025, industry leaders and emerging FinTechs came together at one of the biggest conferences of the year to discuss modern challenges and current trends. During three days of meetings, keynotes, and networking, one theme stood out to us the most: the banks that unify their data will be the ones that scale and stay ahead of regulatory changes.

Most banks are playing defense regarding compliance-- checking boxes, reactively responding to regulatory changes, and simply hoping for the best. With the FDIC issuing consent orders in the last few years - completely derailing fintech programs- we should see past the survival mindset for sponsor banking and look deeper at how we can prevent failing fintech programs. Being negligent in compliance can ultimately lead to hefty fines, exposing sensitive customer data, and overall reputation loss, and there are ways to be proactive moving forward. These questions are all acknowledged and discussed at the events hosted by the Alliance for Innovative Regulation (AIR) as our team member Ed attended their TechSprint.

The Acquire or Be Acquired (AOBA) 2025 Event, hosted by Bank Director in Phoenix, Arizona, started this year's conferences. The attendees included banking executives, industry leaders, and fintech companies. This was a key conference for iDENTIFY, as our President, Lee Easton, was also in attendance to represent the iDENTIFY brand and how our mission to unify bank data remains consistent. Engaging with other industry leaders, this event was a solid networking opportunity to engage and re-engage with our banking clients and potential prospects.

Data management has proven to be as necessary as it is intricate. During a recent interview on FinWise's Eye On Podcast, Lee shared some insights on some common data issues we've encountered with our banking clients and the origins of the iDENTIFY brand. Alongside Sarah Grotta, Deputy Chief Fintech Officer at FinWise, Lee highlighted how we at iDENTIFY have identified data solutions we're implementing for our clients.

The American Fintech Council held its annual policy summit on November 19 at the Westin in Washington, DC. With a sizeable amount of attendees, the panel discussed some interesting topics, such as consumer protection, regulatory modernization, and technological innovation. Packed with extensive discussion, iDENTIFY's attendance at this event was considerable as we've made many strides this year with our mission to unify bank data. The importance of the panels lays a testament to our core values at iDENTIFY and how we're staying on top of regulations and industry changes for our clients.

Sponsor banking and embedded finance have shown significant improvements and will continue to be a viable business model for fintech. While considerable challenges are posed to a fintech looking for a sponsor bank, the core concept of data governance will always be one of the highest priorities. For our core services at iDENTIFY, as banks migrate their CORE data to Snowflake, staying compliant is highly prioritized as banks transition their CORE data. Recently featured on the Finance Webinar Series: Mastering Compliance and Data Governance in Bank Transitions, hosted by the American Fintech Council, the panel made some excellent points as they discussed data governance for banks transitioning to modern fintech. This article lists some of the key takeaways from the discussion.

Known for its bright lights and casinos, Las Vegas, Nevada, held its annual Money20/20 event-- as iDENTIFY was represented with Lee's attendance. Building connections, sharing insights, and exploring innovative ideas in Fintech, this year's conference was exceptional in finding ideas and potential partnerships that align with iDENTIFY's vision to unify bank data.

Thrilled to be recognized by financial insight leader Pitchbook - we're ecstatic to be recognized for our new platform and mission to unify bank data. This shoutout reiterates our vision and our accolades with current and past clients. Let's look at some of our services and vision in unifying bank data.

At this year's Finovate event, iDENTIFY took the stage to showcase the iDENTIFY Platform. Spencer, our Director of Data Infrastructure, and Lee, our President, walked through the iDENTIFY Product Demo to show how Banks and Credit Unions can validate data quality and data lineage across all of their disparate data sources.

At iDENTIFY, fostering a strong, unified team is the cornerstone of our continued success. Our recent annual retreat exemplified this commitment, bringing together our talented team members for four days of collaboration, team-building, and community engagement. Here’s a glimpse into our enriching experience and shared vision for the future.

This year, iDENTIFY had the privilege of attending one of the most anticipated conferences—Fintech DevCon 2024. The event brought together the brightest minds in the fintech industry, showcasing cutting-edge technology, innovative solutions, and opportunities to collaborate with other trailblazers in the field.

From creating numerous solutions in the fintech industry, we lean towards banking and building the back-end infrastructure that promotes banking efficiency and faster-to-market. And seeing our clients save money and make better-informed decisions is what we strive for every day.

With financial technology revolutionizing modern-day operations, the Fintech Retreat is an event for thought leaders, innovators, and disruptors to gather and shape the landscape of fintech.

As technology continues to shape the Fintech landscape, the iDENTIFY team finds itself at the forefront, with our members venturing to the esteemed Fintech Meetup 2024.

With emerging technology in the fintech industry, keeping up with the trends, insights, and strategies is not only recommended but also essential. iDENTIFY's President - Lee Easton, represented fintech by attending the "Acquired or Be Acquired 2024" conference, an event for leaders in the banking industry.

AeroVision joins Jack Henry as their Vendor Integrations Partner for Oklahoma.

AeroVision is proud to announce that we have successfully joined the BaaS Association as a tech vendor. This is a huge step towards further pursuing our efforts to support community banks while removing a layer of friction between Banks and their Fintech Programs.

AeroVision.io joins Oklahoma Bankers Association as a Strategic Member this March 2021.

AeroVision Evolves into iDENTIFY: A Specialized Data Engineering and Analytics Company Catering to the Banking Sector