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
How Treasury's Bessent Is Upending Bank Regulation [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:26
Not that long ago, the Treasury secretary mostly took a back seat to the banking agencies in crafting policy, stepping in only during times of crisis. Not anymore. Karen Shaw Petrou, managing partner of Federal Financial…
Zelle Chief on Fraud, Friction and Future [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:11
Cam Fowler, the CEO of Zelle parent company Early Warning Services, talks about the peer-to-peer payment system's rapid growth, the furor around fraud, and its new digital wallet, Paze. Fowler explains how the company is…
Rep. Lucas on Fed Independence, Bank Supervisory Role [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:31
Rep. Frank Lucas, the chair of a newly created Congressional task force on monetary policy, discusses the panel's agenda and upcoming hearings, the first of which takes place this week. The Oklahoma Republican grapples w…
What the Hell is Going On, Part II: Merging OCC, FDIC? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:48
The Trump administration wants to fold the FDIC's bank oversight duties into the OCC without congressional approval. Evan Weinberger, a banking correspondent at Bloomberg Law, details the ramifications for community bank…
What the Hell is Going On? A Banker's Guide to D.C. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:20
Victoria Guida of Politico and Brendan Pedersen of Punchbowl News sort through how and why the Trump administration is remaking banking regulation. Is the CFPB neutered for the next four years or maybe forever? Will the…
Bank Supervision Needs "Complete Change in Focus" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:51
Greg Baer, the CEO of the Bank Policy Institute, argues that bank supervision has gone off course, focusing on the wrong areas and making the system less safe. He outlines how he and big banks would recommend fixing it.…
Fmr. Sen. Toomey: Why Debanking Crypto Occurred—And How to Solve It [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:12
Former Sen. Pat Toomey, R-Pa., one of the first lawmakers to sound alarms about the debanking of crypto firms , talks about President Trump's accusation that large banks are systemically debanking conservatives, and what…
Rep. Waters on Dem's Strategy, Stablecoins, Housing & More [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:21
Rep. Maxine Waters, lead Democrat on House Financial Services, discusses how the committee and Congress have changed in her long tenure, her relationship with Chair French Hill, and the importance of community banks. She…
What Community Bankers Want from D.C. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:33
Brad Bolton, the CEO of Community Spirit Bank in Red Bay, Ala., discusses the state of community banking right now, including what challenges he and other small institutions face and how they hope policymakers can help.…
The End of Independent Bank Regulation? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:59
Michael Barr's surprising decision to step down as Fed vice chair of banking supervision next month allows the incoming Trump administration to make its own pick for the job and raises questions about the political indep…