Hoosier Banker 23 biometrics technology, touch ID for mobile banking apps may be the logical place to begin, as many consumers are already comfortable using fingerprint scans to unlock their phones. But before making serious investments in this technology, it would be wise to wait until ubiquitous rule sets are developed and policymakers are done battling through standards of use. It is also important to remember that there is a portion of the population which considers biometric authentication creepy and off-putting, so allowing them to choose from several authentication options is ideal. As with any newly introduced technology, all players involved in this space will need to breathe through an adjustment period. The main effort will be to balance consumer confidence with the convenience and security that biometric authentication brings. HB FROM THE BOARD ROOM John Affleck-Graves has joined the boards of directors of 1st Source Corporation and 1st Source Bank, South Bend. He is the former executive vice president and chief financial officer of the University of Notre Dame. He was elected EVP and CFO in 2004, prior to which he served the university as vice president and associate provost. He also was on the Notre Dame faculty from 1986 to 2000, serving the final three years as chairman of the Department of Finance and Business Economics. Affleck-Graves spent one year at Florida State University as the Patty Hill Smith Eminent Scholar in Finance and in 2001 returned to Notre Dame. A native of South Africa, Affleck-Graves earned bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate degrees from the University of Cape Town. He taught and conducted research at his alma mater for 11 years before his tenure at the University of Notre Dame. Affleck-Graves helped establish and previously chaired the Regional Development Authority for the north central region of Indiana. HB . Next-Gen Bankers Video Series Gavin Fisher, VP-business development at Community First Bank of Indiana, is featured in the latest installment of IBA’s Next-Gen Bankers video series. He recounts his career transition from the sports industry into banking, and the rewards of leading teams in the banking environment. To view, click on the video icon in HB Digital.
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