Banking with Interest

Banking with Interest

Author: IntraFi Language: English Episodes: 100
Behind every financial headline and regulatory shift, there's a deeper story about how banks operate and adapt. Banking with Interest, produced by IntraFi, digs into that story. Hosted by Rob Blackwell, an award-winning former journalist with over twenty years of expertise, this podcast goes beyond surface-level news to explore the intricate policy changes actively reshaping the banking landscape. Each episode provides a clear-eyed analysis of what new regulations, legislative proposals, and economic trends actually mean for the industry. You'll hear thoughtful conversations with key figures and experts, offering a forward-looking perspective on pending challenges that haven't yet made the front page. It’s designed for professionals within financial services, from executives to analysts, who need context as much as they need information. The discussions are substantive yet accessible, turning complex topics into understandable insights. If you're looking for a reliable source to navigate the intersection of finance, business, and politics, this podcast serves as an essential guide. Tune in for a nuanced take on the forces defining the future of banking.
Episodes
You Say You Want a (Global Payments) Revolution [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:27
Tom Halpin, the regional head of North America Global Payment Solutions for HSBC, talks about how AI and new technologies are changing domestic and global payments—and what that means both for his bank and the industry.…
Are Banks Really Ready for AI? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:14
Kiah Haslett, banking and fintech editor for Bank Director and FinXTech, talks about how Wall Street giants like Bank of America and community-focused lenders are training their teams to be savvy AI users. She also share…
Politico's Sutton on China Tariff Deal, Behind the Scenes at Milken [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:35
Sam Sutton, the author of Politico's Morning Money, discusses the impact of the Trump Administration's recent deal to reduce tariffs on China, and what Wall Street and bankers were worried about — publicly and privately…
Inside Dems Surprising Turn Against the Stablecoin Bill [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:22
Brendan Pedersen, author of Punchbowl News' The Vault, talks about why key Democrats withdrew support for a bill to regulate stablecoins, how House Financial Services Committee GOP are targeting CFPB, and why an effort t…
Is This the End of the Fed and CFPB As We Know Them? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:07
President Trump is flirting with the idea of firing Fed Chairman Jerome Powell while the administration is attempting to lay off 90% of the CFPB's employees. John Heltman, Washington bureau chief of American Banker, and…
How Tariffs Impact Banks, Bessent's Ambitious Agenda & Stablecoin Fears [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:21
Jaret Seiberg, managing director at TD Cowen, talks about how the uncertain economic environment—and changing policies regarding tariffs—are impacting banks large and small. He also tackles Treasury Secretary Scott Besse…
Why State Regulators Are Worried About Stablecoin Legislation [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:35
Brandon Milhorn, the CEO of the Conference of State Bank Supervisors, details his concerns about bills fast-tracked in Congress that would give regulatory guardrails for stablecoins. The state regulators he represents sa…
What the Hell Is Going on with the GSEs? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:00
Katy O'Donnell, the financial services reporter for Politico, dives into a series of surprising moves by new FHFA Director Bill Pulte, including firing the CEO of Freddie Mac, appointing himself chair of both GSEs, and c…
What the Hell is Going On: CDFI, CFPB Edition [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:20
The Trump administration unexpectedly targeted the Community Development Financial Institution Fund, touching off concern among bankers and their representatives that the bipartisan program could be eliminated. Ryan Trac…