Not all balance sheet risk lives inside the ALM function. These projects examine adjacent areas where governance gaps, technology adoption, and regulatory expectations intersect — with direct implications for how banks manage risk and make decisions.

All analysis is based on publicly available data and represents personal opinion only.

Blue Ridge Bank

BaaS Exit Playbook

A structured examination of the regulatory, operational, and balance sheet implications of a BaaS business model exit — and the execution decisions that determine outcomes.

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Governance Pattern

BaaS as a Warning on AI Implementation

Drawing parallels between BaaS governance failures and early AI adoption patterns — what the BaaS cycle teaches practitioners about deploying new capabilities without adequate governance frameworks.

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