Karl Dahlgren

Karl joined BAI in 2014 with more than 20 years of experience in the banking, payments, and software industries. Karl leads the BAI Learning & Development line of business and is focused on giving financial services leaders the powerful tools they need to confidently manage their compliance training. His background includes leadership roles with ABN AMRO North America, and a technology start-up serving the financial payments industry. 

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Jan 25, 2024

Somewhat unfairly, customers measure their bank’s digital delivery of services against the practices of world-class online retailers.

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Jun 21, 2023

A better understanding of consumer preferences can help banks and credit unions find new accountholders who will stay long term.

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Jan 20, 2023

Our latest BAI Banking Outlook survey shows that customers have noticed improvements in online and digital, but they have more wants and needs.

Podcast

Dec 13, 2022

On this week’s BAI Banking Strategies podcast, BAI’s Karl Dahlgren shares survey findings on the biggest business challenges for bankers in 2023.

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Sep 19, 2022

With new forms of financial fraud on the rise, financial services leaders have the challenging task of protecting their customers – and organizations – and still delivering a strong customer experience that minimizes friction. Hear the latest BAI research on what types of fraud are on the rise and what today’s leaders are doing to combat it effectively.
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May 9, 2022

By connecting the dots for what these customers want and need, banking institutions can put them at the center of the relationship.

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Apr 26, 2022

BAI managing director Karl Dahlgren joins us to talk about new BAI Banking Outlook research that sheds light on what small businesses want and need from their banks.

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Feb 28, 2022

Learn from industry leaders about what opportunities your financial services organization can incorporate as it examines its new customer acquisition strategies for 2022 and beyond.

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Jan 12, 2022

The recent BAI Banking Outlook survey suggests that only a small percentage of financial institutions believe they offer excellent customer experience in their digital channels.

Podcast

Dec 14, 2021

Karl Dahlgren, who heads the research group at BAI, is with us to talk about emerging issues and ongoing trends that stand to affect the industry in 2022.

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Sep 16, 2021

During this panel discussion, learn from industry peers at M&T Bank, Citizens and BAI on the benefits and hurdles of connecting customers to the digital experience.
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Sep 1, 2021

To navigate the financial industry’s new normal, it is critical to base strategic decisions on in-depth data analysis.

Podcast

Jul 13, 2021

Banks and credit unions seeking to tighten connections with their customers need to know what those customers value. On this podcast, Karl Dahlgren from BAI shares interesting and surprising results from the latest BAI Banking Outlook research on consumer banking preferences.

Article

Jun 23, 2021

As financial services organizations position themselves for the future, they should focus on enhancing both human and digital channels. Karl Dahlgren, managing director of research at BAI, shares new BAI survey results that explain why.

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Jun 1, 2021

Consumer preferences suggest people and physical locations have a future for delivering specialized, high-touch services.

Podcast

Apr 27, 2021

New BAI research is out with detailed portraits of typical members of each generation and what they want from their financial services providers. BAI's Karl Dahlgren digs into the numbers and shares insights that can benefit banks and credit unions.
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Mar 15, 2021

BAI CMO Holly Hughes moderates a conversation with industry thought leaders on creating a strong customer experience, personalization, and the mix of digital and physical in the “new normal.”
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Jan 8, 2021

Maintaining strong ties to your customers belongs at the top of your 2021 to-do list.
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Podcast

Dec 15, 2020

Karl Dahlgren, managing director for research at BAI, discusses a number of trends as we head into the new year, including shifts in consumer trust, the prioritization of diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, and the most important financial services needs by generation.

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Oct 1, 2020

Financial services leaders still have several challenges ahead to increase customer acquisition, strengthen engagement and boost revenue.

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Aug 14, 2020

BAI research indicates that financial institutions and their customers are seeing more schemes and scams during the pandemic.