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
What the 2024 Election Means for Bankers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:42
Cam Fine, former CEO and president of ICBA, and Ed Yingling, former CEO and president of ABA, discuss and debate the possible outcomes of the election—Presidential, House and Senate—and what they could mean for banking p…
Do Regulators Want to Kill Banking-as-a-Service? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:57
Jason Mikula, publisher of Fintech Business Weekly, talks about the ongoing fallout from the failure of fintech Synapse, and banking regulators' efforts to ensure it can't happen again. Are regulators going too far? Is t…
Bill Huizenga on AI, Dangers of Activist Investors & CFPB Overreach [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:36
Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Mich., the chair of the House Financial Services oversight subcommittee, talks about his agenda if selected as GOP leader of the full panel next year, including looking deeper at artificial intellig…
The Potential "Perverse" Consequences for Banks of New M&A Policies [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:42
Karen Shaw Petrou, managing partner of Federal Financial Analytics, details how new guidelines by federal regulators to curb M&A could inadvertently increase the market power of the biggest banks and Big Tech.
How FHLBs See the Battle Over Reform [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:02
Ryan Donovan, the head of the Council of Federal Home Loan Banks, pushes back against criticisms that the government-sponsored enterprises have strayed from their mission. He outlines what the FHLBs want as part of a ref…
Inside the "Summer of Small Cuts" for Banks [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:27
Jaret Seiberg, managing director of TD Cowen's Washington Research Group, discusses the many policy changes facing banks this summer, including the FDIC's brokered deposit proposal, the Fed's new FAQ on the discount wind…
Inside the CFPB's Sprint to the Finish Line [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:36
Alex Johnson, founder of Fintech Takes, discusses the CFPB's race to complete as many regulatory initiatives – on earned wage access products, open data, privacy and more – ahead of the November election. And he talks ab…
The Titanic Shift in Banking Policy Ahead [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:50
Claire Williams, Capitol Hill reporter for American Banker, and Brendan Pedersen, who covers financial services for Punchbowl News, discuss the latest on financial policy. Will Christy Romero Goldsmith be confirmed to le…