What's Going On In Banking cuts through the noise to bring you the latest in banking, finance, and fintech. Hosted by Cornerstone Advisors' Ron Shevlin, Chief Research Officer, and Stacey Bryant, Director of Client Development, each episode delivers breaking news, industry insights, and unfiltered commentary from two industry experts who aren't afraid to say what they're really thinking. Expect honest opinions, practical takeaways, and just enough snark to keep things interesting.
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Nov 12, 2026 · 34:49
Agentic AI is changing banking, but the real competitive advantage may not be AI itself. It may be speed. In this episode of What’s Going On in Banking , Cornerstone Advisors’…
Nov 5, 2026 · 37:12
What is banking’s AI boom getting wrong? Ron and Stacey debate why bankers don’t need hundreds of agents or another abstract “AI platform" and whether AI governance is necessary…
Oct 15, 2026 · 30:05
Would you let an AI agent be your financial muse, or could it influence you more than you influence it? Ron Shevlin and Stacey Bryant debate Meta’s Muse, the warning that AI…
Sep 24, 2026 · 33:01
What AI still can't do is at the center of two of the biggest debates in banking right now. Stacey shares a standout Finovate takeaway: a story about a janitorial company that…
Sep 10, 2026 · 39:24
Banking’s AI adoption isn’t frozen. It’s early, uneven, and a lot more complicated than handing everyone a ChatGPT license and calling it transformation. Ron Shevlin and Stacey…
Aug 15, 2026 · 31:55
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…
Aug 1, 2026 · 31:04
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…
Jul 11, 2026 · 35:54
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…
Jun 27, 2026 · 26:27
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…
Jun 13, 2026 · 32:01
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…
May 30, 2026 · 42:50
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…
May 16, 2026 · 30:18
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…
May 2, 2026 · 42:58
"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…
Apr 18, 2026 · 34:35
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…
Apr 4, 2026 · 36:10
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…
Mar 14, 2026 · 34:02
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…
Feb 28, 2026 · 27:29
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…
Feb 26, 2026 · 38:09
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…
Feb 14, 2026 · 27:45
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…
Jan 24, 2026 · 21:16
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…
Jan 10, 2026 · 34:46
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…
Dec 6, 2025 · 26:44
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…
Nov 8, 2025 · 27:28
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…
Oct 25, 2025 · 25:07
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…
Oct 11, 2025 · 26:33
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…
Sep 20, 2025 · 29:53
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…
Aug 30, 2025 · 30:35
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…
Aug 2, 2025 · 29:57
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…
Jul 6, 2025 · 25:17
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…
Jun 15, 2025 · 30:12
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…
May 25, 2025 · 28:53
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…
May 7, 2025 · 29:45
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…
Feb 26, 2025 · 55:06
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…
May 1, 2024 · 31:59
Marketing majors at business schools are declining and boardrooms are dropping marketing’s seat. Even marketing professionals are failing to effectively market themselves. In…
Apr 17, 2024 · 25:16
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…
Mar 27, 2024 · 22:03
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…
Feb 14, 2024 · 33:39
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…
Aug 29, 2023 · 18:51
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…
Jul 25, 2023 · 23:05
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…
Jul 19, 2023 · 24:57
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…
Apr 19, 2023 · 19:34
On today's episode, Ron and Peter Davey discuss the upcoming FedNow real-time payment service, its impact on banks and credit unions, and the technology behind it. Tune in for an…
Feb 16, 2023 · 18:08
On this episode, Ron talks with Barb MacLean, SVP and Head of Technology Operations and Implementation at Coastal Bank. They discuss a recent report from the US Department of…
Feb 6, 2023 · 17:40
On this episode, Ron talks with Chris Nichols, Director of Capital Markets at SouthState Bank, about how banks and financial institutions can adapt to the growing utilization of…
Jan 27, 2023 · 19:21
On this episode Ron Shevlin sits down with Scott Harkey, Head of Financial Services & Payments at Endava, to discuss the recent news regarding major financial institutions…
Jan 24, 2023 · 17:30
For our first episode of What's Going On In Banking, Host Ron Shevlin sits down with Rob Blackwell, Chief Content Officer of IntraFi Network, to discuss the latest in banking…
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