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American Banker Names Regions Bank's Bryan Ford Among Most Innovative People in Finance

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  • Regions Bank announced that Bryan Ford, head of Treasury Management, was named one of American Banker's Most Innovative People in Finance for 2026.
  • Ford received this recognition for advancing digital treasury solutions, real-time payments, & embedded finance capabilities that help clients manage cash flow & reduce operational complexity.
  • American Banker's list highlights executives who deliver measurable business impact, lead digital transformation, improve client experiences, & shape the future of financial services.
  • Key innovation areas at Regions Treasury Management include real-time payment enablement for payroll, B2B payments, & disbursements.
  • Embedded finance solutions via Regions Embedded ERP Finance allow clients to access financial data in real-time within their own ERP platforms without manual uploading.
  • Automation of treasury workflows replaces manual processes, reduces fraud, & streamlines cash flow by integrating payables & receivables directly from existing accounting software.
  • Regions launched 10 digital transformation initiatives over the past year, including Regions ReimbursePro powered by Dash Solutions to expedite real-time money movement.
  • Brian Willman, head of Corporate Banking at Regions Bank, stated that Ford challenges the status quo to help clients leverage automation for efficiency.
  • Ford, who has nearly 40 years of banking experience & joined Regions in 2007, leads the bank's treasury innovation strategy for small business, middle market, & corporate clients.
  • Regions Financial Corporation holds $161 billion in assets, operates over 1,200 banking offices, & serves customers across the South, Midwest, & Texas.