What's Going On In Banking

The Genius Act brings new rules to stablecoins—but should banks care? Ron and Stacey dive into regulation, misinformation, and how celebrity hype is warping financial decision-making (yes, even for affluent boomers). Subscribe to the What’s Going On In Banking podcast here:   https://www.crnrstone.com/gritty-insights/podcasts/whats-going-on-in-banking   Send us Fan Mail Subscribe to the What'...

Ron and Stacey vent about boardroom conversations on deposit growth, vendor chaos, and how no one wants to raise rates—but everyone wants deposits. Subscribe to the What’s Going On In Banking podcast here: https://www.crnrstone.com/gritty-insights/podcasts/whats-going-on-in-banking   Send us Fan Mail Subscribe to the What's Going On In Banking podcast here: https://qrco.de/bgfV82

In this episode of What's Going On in Banking, Ron Shevlin and Stacey Bryant unpack the big waves reshaping the financial industry—from Chime’s bold IPO and Capital One’s acquisition of Discover to the shifting role of community banks in an increasingly digital world. Is the fintech revolution a threat or an opportunity?   Plus: the truth behind AI buzzwords, the risks of open banking, and wh...

After a year-long hiatus, Ron Shevlin returns with a revamped What’s Going On in Banking, now co-hosted by the sharp and vibrant Stacey Bryant. In this episode, the co-hosts break down the FIS–Worldpay–Global Payments deal, questioning whether it’s as rosy as a deal for financial institutions as some assume. They also dig into the chaos around artificial intelligence in banking—from vague definiti...

Dive into the future of financial services in this highly-anticipated episode of What's Going on in Banking with Ron Shevlin and co-host Steve Williams. They unpack the evolving banking landscape—from a shift out of stormy pessimism to a cautiously optimistic outlook—covering key topics that matter most to banking professionals today. In this episode, Ron and Steve discuss: • Deposit Growth &...

Marketing majors at business schools are declining and boardrooms are dropping marketing’s seat. Even marketing professionals are failing to effectively market themselves. In this episode, Ron and guests Derik Sutton (CMO, Autobooks) and Mary Anne Keegan (CEO, Etch Advisors) discuss these challenges. They also explore the changing landscape of marketing and the need for a balance between short-ter...

In this episode, Ron Shevlin interviews Nigel Morris, co-founder and managing partner of QED Investors, about the current state of fintech. They discuss JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon’s annual shareholder letter, the impact of AI on financial institutions (and what to watch out for), what U.S.-based banks and fintech companies can learn from emerging markets, the underserved small business lending...

On this episode, Ron examines how and why consumers are shaking up their banking habits with Liz Wolverton, the executive vice president and head of consumer banking and brand experience at Synovus. Together, they explore how next-gen digital bankers are – get ready – baby boomers and how younger consumers are downgrading their financial institution by moving some of their money elsewhere. Liz cal...

In this episode, Ron Shevlin and Steve Williams discuss some of the hottest findings of the 2024 What's Going On in Banking report. Come for the data. Leave with ideas on successful deposit strategies, faster payment prospects, and other ways to combat growing competitive threats. Also, hear some comments penned from your peers on the thorniest challenges and biggest opportunities they see in...

On this episode, Ron dives into PayPal's groundbreaking announcement to launch its own dollar-pegged cryptocurrency with special guest Todd Baker. Together they examine how PayPal's bold move into crypto could revolutionize payments. Learn why PayPal is betting big on stablecoins becoming the next generation of digital money, discover how decentralized finance may reshape transactions, a...

The Credit Card Competition Act of 2023 aims to shake up the payments industry, but would its intended consequences actually happen? Let's dive into the proposed legislation that would let merchants route transactions through networks beyond just Visa and Mastercard. On this episode, Ron talks with Michele Alt (Co-Founder of the Klaros Group and former OCC Official), to explore whether this a...

On this episode, Ron Shevlin sits down with fintech analyst Alex Johnson to deep dive on why fintechs like Chime and Square captured nearly half of all new checking accounts in 2023. They explore the generational shifts towards fintech, whether niche players will survive, and if rate hikes can win back younger consumers. Unpacking the future of the checking account, they analyze the challenges dig...

On today's episode, Ron and Peter Davey discuss the upcoming FedNow real-time payment service, its impact on banks and credit unions, and the technology behind it. Tune in for an insightful chat on how FedNow and RTP will transform the banking industry, promoting resilience, efficiency, and customer focus. Send us Fan Mail Subscribe to the What's Going On In Banking podcast here: https:/...

On this episode, Ron talks with Barb MacLean, SVP and Head of Technology Operations and Implementation at Coastal Bank. They discuss a recent report from the US Department of Treasury regarding cloud adoption in the financial services industry. The report criticizes the big tech providers Google, Amazon, and Microsoft for their lack of information sharing, user-unfriendly tools, and vulnerability...

On this episode, Ron talks with Chris Nichols, Director of Capital Markets at SouthState Bank, about how banks and financial institutions can adapt to the growing utilization of ChatGPT and AI in the industry. Send us Fan Mail Subscribe to the What's Going On In Banking podcast here: https://qrco.de/bgfV82

On this episode Ron Shevlin sits down with Scott Harkey, Head of Financial Services & Payments at Endava, to discuss the recent news regarding major financial institutions attempts at creating digital wallets to compete with Apple Pay. Send us Fan Mail Subscribe to the What's Going On In Banking podcast here: https://qrco.de/bgfV82

For our first episode of What's Going On In Banking, Host Ron Shevlin sits down with Rob Blackwell, Chief Content Officer of IntraFi Network, to discuss the latest in banking following a speech given by Acting Comptroller of the Currency Michael J. Hsu. Subscribe to hear the latest news about Banking, Finance, and Fintech! Send us Fan Mail Subscribe to the What's Going On In Banking podc...