What's Going On In Banking
by Ron Shevlin & Stacey Bryant, Cornerstone Advisors
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Kinetic Deposits, the Fraud Stack, and the Inheritance That Won't Arrive
Aug 15, 2026
31m 55s
What’s Going On in Banking 2026: A Mid-Year Update
Aug 1, 2026
31m 04s
Trash Cans, Rewards Gaps, and Gray-Zone Lending: This Week in Banking
Jul 11, 2026
35m 54s
From the Garden to the Branch: A Knicks Win, a Chase Misquote, and the Zillennial Investment Opportunity
Jun 27, 2026
26m 27s
Board Seats, AI Clones, and Stablecoins: What the Headlines Keep Getting Wrong
Jun 13, 2026
32m 01s
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| Date | Episode | Description | Length | ||||||
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| 8/15/26 | Kinetic Deposits, the Fraud Stack, and the Inheritance That Won't Arrive | Is there really such a thing as a "core deposit" anymore? Ron Shevlin isn't buying it. Fresh off the African American Credit Union Coalition conference, Stacey Bryant shares insights on attracting the next generation of consumers and leaders before the conversation turns to stablecoins, tokenization, Visa's $2.4 billion BioCatch acquisition, AI-powered fraud, and why the "Great Wealth Transfer" may not be the windfall many bankers are counting on. In other words: a normal week in banking chao... | 31m 55s | ||||||
| 8/1/26 | What’s Going On in Banking 2026: A Mid-Year Update | Halfway through 2026, banking’s favorite buzzwords are still buzzing, but the numbers are starting to tell a less flattering story. Ron Shevlin and Stacey Bryant revisit the industry’s biggest predictions and dig into what’s actually happened. Fintechs are eating the checking account, stablecoins are creating awkward boardroom questions, and the much-promised “AI plumbing” has finally arrived. They also unpack why Chase’s branch expansion may have less to do with retail banking than the headl... | 31m 04s | ||||||
| 7/11/26 | Trash Cans, Rewards Gaps, and Gray-Zone Lending: This Week in Banking | This week on What’s Going On in Banking, Ron Shevlin and Stacey Bryant somehow connect Knicks parade chaos, a questionable trash can decision, JPMorgan Chase, rewards gaps, and SoFi’s move into small business lending. Stacey is still on a Knicks high. Ron is trying to bring everyone back to reality. Together, they debate whether a JPMorgan Chase employee deserved to be fired, why rewards programs may be banking’s version of a gym membership, and whether SoFi’s latest move should have communit... | 35m 54s | ||||||
| 6/27/26 | From the Garden to the Branch: A Knicks Win, a Chase Misquote, and the Zillennial Investment Opportunity | The Knicks finally gave New York manners, Chase got wildly misquoted, and banks are still out here pretending branches are the main character. Stacey Bryant and Ron Shevlin break down what JPMorgan Chase’s branch expansion is actually about, why community banks should stop copy-pasting big bank strategy, and why zillennials might be the investment opportunity financial institutions keep missing while they argue about checking accounts like it’s 2009. Also, Ron officially hates the term ... | 26m 27s | ||||||
| 6/13/26 | Board Seats, AI Clones, and Stablecoins: What the Headlines Keep Getting Wrong | What are the headlines getting wrong about banking right now? In this episode of What’s Going On in Banking, Ron Shevlin and Stacey Bryant take on three big debates: whether Gen Z belongs in the boardroom, why AI executive clones may be more illusion than innovation, and why SoFi’s stablecoin story is really about Galileo’s B2B infrastructure play, not just consumer crypto hype. From credit union branding and board diversity to executive judgment, authenticity, tokenized money, and stablecoin... | 32m 01s | ||||||
| 5/30/26 | AI Agents Are Here. Is Banking Ready? | Ron Shevlin and Stacey Bryant are back with a conversation on AI agents, vendor hype, and what banks actually need to solve before adding another layer to the tech stack. They start with Fiserv’s Agent OS and the broader AI agent race in banking, including where tools like this may fit, where the wording gets fuzzy, and why commercial lending and AML look like early proving grounds. From there, they get into the harder part: getting boards, executives, and teams comfortable with AI without pr... | 42m 50s | ||||||
| 5/16/26 | Speed, Cost, and Control: What Banks Need to Know About AI Agents | A bank CEO used an AI clone on an earnings call…and that was just the start. Ron Shevlin and Stacey Bryant get into what AI agents could actually mean for banking, from back-office automation and decision-making to governance, blockchain, and why most banks are still asking the wrong questions about AI. Real talk on where the industry is headed and what community banks should actually be paying attention to. Show Notes: This bank CEO let his AI clone handle an earnings call — now he's ... | 30m 18s | ||||||
| 5/2/26 | Can’t Knock the Hustle: Banking’s Three Wars You Can’t Afford to Lose | "Wait and see” might be the most expensive strategy in banking right now. In this episode of What’s Going On in Banking, Ron Shevlin and Stacey Bryant unpack the real implications behind Jamie Dimon’s comments and why AI, tokenization, and shifting customer behavior are forcing banks to make decisions now, not later. They break down the three battles banks are actually fighting: where to invest (branches vs. digital), who owns the customer relationship, and why deposits are becoming more vola... | 42m 58s | ||||||
| 4/18/26 | Jamie Dimon's Wake-Up Call: AI, Tokenization, and the End of Wait-and-See Banking | Jamie Dimon just said the quiet part out loud, and the rest of the industry should be paying attention. In this WGOIB episode, Ron Shevlin and Stacey Bryant break down the real implications behind the headlines: why AI is no longer a “nice to have,” how tokenization is quietly reshaping financial infrastructure, and why the wait-and-see approach in banking is officially dead. From cost-cutting vs. true differentiation, to the illusion of competitive advantage in tech, Ron and Stacey challenge... | 34m 35s | ||||||
| 4/4/26 | Stable Talk, Deposits That Walk, What Revolut Should Hawk | Stablecoins aren’t a “crypto side quest” anymore—they’re becoming core financial infrastructure. In this episode of What’s Going On in Banking, Ron Shevlin and Stacey Bryant break down Mastercard’s $1.8B bet on stablecoin infrastructure, why deposits may be more mobile than ever, and what banks are getting completely wrong. They also dive into: Why waiting on stablecoins could be a fatal mistake How tokenization could reshape payments (and profits) The real risk behind “we’re ... | 36m 10s | ||||||
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| 3/14/26 | 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. Ron Shevlin and Stacey Bryant unpack: Why the mood at GAC was optimistic… with real undercurrents of concernKraken’s banking arm getting direct access to the Fed’s payment rails, and what that signals for banksWhy “waiting for regulatory clarity” on stablecoin doesn’t ... | 34m 02s | ||||||
| 2/28/26 | 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 in Banking, Ron Shevlin and Stacey Bryant break down the biggest moves reshaping financial services — and what they mean for banks and credit unions without megabank budgets. Inside the conversation: What the Capital One + Brex deal signals for SMB bankingWhy Goldman’s AI “digital... | 27m 29s | ||||||
| 2/26/26 | 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 WGOIB Webinar Report. Based on insights from 400+ banks and credit unions, this report reveals how financial institutions are preparing for what’s next in: Artificial Intelligence strategy and investmentCrypto’s evolving role in bankingThe escalating fraud crisi... | 38m 09s | ||||||
| 2/14/26 | 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 matter more than hype. If you're in banking or fintech, this is the reality check you need. The 2026 What's Going On In Banking Report is NOW LIVE!! Download the Report: https://lnkd.in/gBNhy53PRegister for the Webinar, Feb 25th at 10:00am PT / 1:00pm ET:... | 27m 45s | ||||||
| 1/24/26 | 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-grabbing policy ideas, why buy now, pay later keeps winning with consumers, and what banks are getting right and wrong about crypto, partnerships, and relevance in 2026. This isn’t political theater. It’s banking reality. If you work in banking, fintech, payments, or credit ... | 21m 16s | ||||||
| 1/10/26 | 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 agents, crypto & stablecoins, fraud risks, fintech competition, and what banks think they’re prioritizing vs. what actually gets done. From Wizard of Oz metaphors to real-world data from hundreds of bank and credit union executives, this episode delivers a sneak peek ... | 34m 46s | ||||||
| 12/6/25 | 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 bold crypto move, and why most banks are dangerously behind consumer expectations. From real-world AI travel examples to new research showing massive crypto demand from Gen Z, millennials, and even Gen X, this conversation unpacks what’s coming in 2026 ... | 26m 44s | ||||||
| 11/8/25 | 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,” fintech’s surprising optimism, and the inspiring leadership lessons from American Banker’s Most Powerful Women in Banking. Tune in for straight talk, smart takes, and a little snark from two of the industry’s sharpest voices. Subscribe to the What’s Going On In Banking podcast h... | 27m 28s | ||||||
| 10/25/25 | 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 bet on stablecoins and what it means for the future of payments, strategy, and tech modernization in banking. From strategic jujitsu to smart money, this episode is a must-listen for anyone tracking the next wave of bank innovation. Show Notes: “Fifth Th... | 25m 07s | ||||||
| 10/11/25 | 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 Bryant debate whether AI is really making us less creative, discuss why Nubank’s U.S. expansion could be a fintech turning point, and break down the wave of consolidation among the big core providers. Subscribe to the What’s Going On In Banking podcast here: https://www.crnrstone.co... | 26m 33s | ||||||
| 9/20/25 | 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 really moving the needle in banking tech. They also discuss the emotional side of fintech, remember community leaders, and tackle the hot debate: are 99% of AI startups doomed? Tune in for insights, stories, and talk about the future of financial services. ... | 29m 53s | ||||||
| 8/30/25 | 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 Workday to reach employees — and even taps into music influencers to grow its brand. Meanwhile, Nubank continues its explosive growth in Brazil, powered by instant payments and niche strategies that U.S. banks could learn from. The conversation dives into what... | 30m 35s | ||||||
| 8/2/25 | 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’ bold AI rollout and what it really means for the future of financial services. Hot takes, real-world analogies, and a clear look at the regulatory chaos ahead. Chapters [00:00] Introduction & Headlines [00:31] Reactions from Fintech & Public Outcry [0... | 29m 57s | ||||||
| 7/6/25 | 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). 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 | 25m 17s | ||||||
| 6/15/25 | 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: 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 | 30m 12s | ||||||
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Chart history for What's Going On In Banking
Peaked at #132 in PE, currently #132 in PE.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PE | — | #132 | #132 | — |
| CZ | — | #168 | #168 | — |
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2 placements across 2 markets.
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2 placements across 2 markets.