Andrew Dillard, Chief Business Officer, Acceleron

Meet Andrew Dillard, Chief Business Officer and Co-Founder of Acceleron, which provides cutting-edge technology allowing community banks and credit unions to conduct international payment transactions profitably through a foreign exchange (FX) marketplace. Dillard’s extensive background in commercial banking, lending, global capital markets, international finance, and foreign exchange includes executive roles at Banc of California and Comerica Bank. He is also a serial entrepreneur who has launched several businesses in banking and foreign exchange. His dual background in traditional banking and the dynamic startup environment has given him a unique perspective on how community banks can evolve and thrive in today’s fast-paced financial landscape.

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How an FX Marketplace Can Reduce International Wire Costs and Automate Processes

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Andrew Dillard, Chief Business Officer, Acceleron: 7/30/25 8:29 AM

Multiple correspondent banks compete for your transactions, lowering pricing and delivering new bank revenue opportunities without the need for additional hires Tired of fielding calls about bad exchange rates? You’re not alone. Many wire...

Non-Interest Income Foreign Exchange De-Risking Correspondent Banking Credit Union Automation

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Maximize Banking Profitability on International Payments with Currency Conversion Technology

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Andrew Dillard, Chief Business Officer, Acceleron: 7/23/25 11:00 AM

How Acceleron’s NudgeConvert turns outbound USD wires into revenue-generating foreign currency transfers, no new hires or tech lift required.

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Are Stablecoins Really Stable? Not So Fast: Wires Are Still the Safest Bet

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Andrew Dillard, Chief Business Officer, Acceleron: 5/19/25 8:38 AM

Despite the hype, stablecoins still lack the safeguards, oversight, and real-world utility of wire transfers. There’s no shortage of hype around...

Currency Risk Management Foreign Exchange Correspondent Banking Fraud Education Cryptocurrency

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Non-Interest Income: Maximizing Bank Profitability Through International Payments

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Andrew Dillard, Chief Business Officer, Acceleron: 8/22/24 12:09 PM

Leveraging international payments and FX marketplaces to drive non-interest income Key takeaways: Diversify Income: Non-interest income, especially...

Non-Interest Income Foreign Exchange Correspondent Banking Automation Fiserv

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Overdraft Fees Going Away?

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Andrew Dillard, Chief Business Officer, Acceleron: 2/12/24 7:20 PM

photo courtesy of: FastCompany Introduction What does the video rental and streaming industry have to do with banking and overdraft fees? Well, one...

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Currency Risk Management for Community Bankers

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Andrew Dillard, Chief Business Officer, Acceleron: 2/12/24 6:19 PM

Steps for Effective FX Risk Management for Community Banks Community bankers rely heavily on the American dollar's pivotal position as the global...

Currency Risk Management Foreign Exchange Correspondent Banking Compliance

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You don't need an FX trader to get the best exchange rates.

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How to prevent rejected wires for good.

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CyberSafe with Sam-E: Major data breach

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Braid CEO Randy San Nicolas on the Acceleron partnership: New revenue sources for community banks.

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FedFis CEO Dave Mayo says community banks need to work together in order to compete.

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Acceleron COO Elizabeth Downey runs through 4 steps for FX implementation

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How can bankers help clients mitigate tariff risk? Discussion with Ionfi.

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Acceleron CBO Andrew Dillard asks, how stable are stablecoins?

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Acceleron Co-founder Sarah Beth Felix on why she wanted to launch a bank.

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Natasha Vernier, CEO of Cable, talks compliance strategy.

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Acceleron CEO Damon Magnuski says banks can lower FX pricing.

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FS Vector Managing Principal Ethan Singleton on stablecoin risks.

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What The Genius Act Means for Community FIs

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The Year in Cross Border Payments and Correspondent Banking: Key Takeaways

Daisy Lin, Head of Marketing, Acceleron: Dec 18, 2024

Powerful forces are shaking the foundation of correspondent banking. While global opportunities for cross-border...

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Non-Interest Income: Maximizing Bank Profitability Through International Payments

Andrew Dillard, Chief Business Officer, Acceleron: Aug 22, 2024

Leveraging international payments and FX marketplaces to drive non-interest income Key takeaways: Diversify Income:...

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Future of Community Banking: Metropolitan Capital Bank & Trust

Daisy Lin, Head of Marketing, Acceleron: Sep 11, 2024

Unlocking international opportunities: Metropolitan Capital Bank & Trust’s strategic partnership with Acceleron...

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Are Stablecoins Really Stable? Not So Fast: Wires Are Still the Safest Bet

Andrew Dillard, Chief Business Officer, Acceleron: May 19, 2025

Despite the hype, stablecoins still lack the safeguards, oversight, and real-world utility of wire transfers. There’s...

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