What's Going On In Banking
What's Going On In Banking brings you the latest in Banking, Finance, and Fintech with insights and commentary from industry leaders, and breaking news as it happens. Hosted by Cornerstone Advisor's Ron Shevlin, Chief Research Officer, and Stacey Bryant, Director of Client Development.
Episodes
30 episodes
AI Agents Aren’t Ready to Replace Your Staff—But They Will Reshape Your Processes
We’re live and in person (from the “island of New Jersey” 😆) after Credit Union GAC and ahead of the New Jersey Bankers conference. And we’re breaking down the biggest banking and fintech headlines that actually matter. R...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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34:02
2 Fintech Deals Shaking Up the Banking Landscape
Capital One buys Brex for $5B.Goldman Sachs builds AI agents with Anthropic.MrBeast acquires a fintech.This isn’t a headline mashup — it’s what’s happening in banking right now.In this episode of What’s Going On ...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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27:29
AI, Crypto, and Fraud—Oh My! // The 2026 What's Going On In Banking Report
In this special bonus episode of What’s Going On in Banking, Ron Shevlin, Chief Research Officer at Cornerstone Advisors, is joined by Steve Williams, CEO & Partner of Cornerstone Advisors, to break down the findings from the 2026 ...
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38:09
AI, Data, and the Execution Gap in Banking
Banks are racing into AI and “data strategy” — but most can’t clearly define what they’re actually doing.Ron Shevlin and Stacey Bryant break down why chasing trends won’t fix broken strategy, and why specificity, execution, and focus mat...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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27:45
Credit Card Caps, Couch Cushion Crypto Yields, and the Apple Card Reset: Politics Meets Banking Reality
A 10% credit card rate cap.Crypto offering yield.Apple ditching Goldman for JPMorgan Chase.In this episode of What’s Going On in Banking, Ron Shevlin and Stacey Bryant break down the real-world consequences of headline-grab...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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21:16
AI, Crypto, and Fraud, Oh My: The 2026 Banking Forecast
2026 is here — and banking is officially walking into the unknown.In the first What’s Going On in Banking episode of the year, Ron Shevlin and Stacey Bryant unpack the biggest forces shaping financial services right now: AI agen...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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34:46
From Agentic AI to SoFi Crypto: What’s Really Going On in Banking
AI is redefining banking, travel, creativity, and how financial institutions must evolve. In this episode of What’s Going On in Banking, Stacey Bryant and Ron Shevlin dive into the future of generative AI, the creativity gap in banking, SoFi’s ...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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26:44
Money20/20, AI Agents, and the Fiserv Fallout
From the floor of Money20/20 to Wall Street’s reaction to Fiserv’s meltdown — Ron Shevlin and Stacey Bryant break down what’s real, what’s hype, and what’s next in banking.They dive into the rise of “agentic AI,” fintec...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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27:28
Horseback, Hot Takes, and $200B Mergers: Banking’s Strategic Shakeup
In this episode of What’s Going On in Banking, Ron Shevlin and Stacey Bryant break down Fifth Third’s $10.9B merger with Comerica, exploring why it’s less of a merger and more of a financial fusion reactor. Then, they dive into U.S. Bancorp’s b...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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25:07
Hunger Games Banking: Nubank’s U.S. Play, AI Work Slop, and the Core Wars
From AI “workslop” to Nubank’s U.S. charter to major fintech acquisitions — this episode of What’s Going On in Banking dives into the biggest stories shaping financial services right now.Ron Shevlin and Stacey ...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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26:33
Conferences, AI Snake Oil, and the Future of Fintech
In this episode of What’s Going On in Banking, Ron Shevlin and Stacey Bryant dive into the biggest takeaways from Jack Henry Connect and Finovate. From game-changing onboarding strategies to fraud dispute innovation, we unpack what’s r...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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29:53
Neobank News, Noise and Nonsense
In this episode of What’s Going On in Banking, Ron Shevlin and Stacey Bryant unpack the latest moves from Revolut, Chime, and Nubank. Revolut tries its hand at signing up NYC commuters in subway stations, while Chime partners with W...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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30:35
Chase vs. Fintech: The Future of Data Rights and Banking Innovation
In this episode of What’s Going On in Banking, Ron Shevlin and Stacey Bryant tackle JPMorgan Chase’s controversial move to charge fintechs for data access—is it smart strategy or a threat to innovation? Then we dive into Goldman Sachs’...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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29:57
Stablecoins, Celebrities, and the Kardashian Effect on 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).Subscri...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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25:17
Raise Rates Or Roll the Dice? Why Deposit Strategy Is A Mess Right Now
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:
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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30:12
Banking: What We Have Here is a Failure to Communicate
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 inc...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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28:53
The ROI of AI Conundrum
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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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29:45
Happy(er) Days Are Here Again // The 2025 What's Going On In Banking Report
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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55:06
Why Is Marketing In Decline?
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 A...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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31:59
What's Going On In Fintech?
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 i...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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25:16
How Are Consumers’ Banking Behaviors and Attitudes Changing?
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 b...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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22:03
Finding the Next Wave to Ride // The 2024 What's Going On In Banking Report
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 t...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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33:39
Is PayPal's Stablecoin a Threat to Banks?
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 P...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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18:51
Is the Credit Card Competition Act Good For Anybody?
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 ju...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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23:05
Why are Digital Banks and Fintechs Dominating New Checking Accounts?
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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24:57
