Podcasts

March 11, 2020, was the day that many Americans began to realize COVID was going to radically change their lives. Several bankers had a front-row seat to the events of that day at a White House meeting with President Trump and his advisers. We talk with three participants...

Karen Shaw Petrou, noted bank analyst and author of the new book “Engine of Inequality,” details how the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy and overaggressive bank regulation following the financial crisis have worsened economic inequality. She also discusses how policymakers can reverse course.

Rebeca Romero Rainey, the CEO and president of the Independent Community Bankers of America, talks about fintechs’ increasing efforts to break into banking, the return of Walmart’s banking ambitions, and her group’s agenda for 2

Daniel Tarullo, a former Federal Reserve governor and one of the key architects of the post Dodd-Frank bank regulatory regime, sits down for a wide-ranging interview on the challenges facing banks and their regulators right now.

Jamie Dimon, the chairman and CEO of JPMorgan Chase, raised some eyebrows last month with his direct assessment of the threat posed by fintechs to banks. But is he right?

Richard Weidel, the CEO of Princeton Mortgage, talks about how mortgage firms have responded to the virus, whether it will make lasting changes in the mortgage process, and if we’re headed for another housing crisis.

Patrick Sells, the head of bank solutions for NYDIG, talks about consumers’ growing interest in storing Bitcoin at their local bank, why he helped create a rewards card tied to the cryptocurrency, and whether its incredible volatility is an impediment to its use.

Ian Katz, a bank policy analyst at Capital Alpha Partners, tackles the big questions banks have about a new administration and Congress. Will Sen. Sherrod Brown be able to enact his agenda as chairman of the Senate Banking Committee? How will Gary Gensler guide the SEC?

Raj Date, the managing partner of venture capital firm Fenway Summer and former acting director of the CFPB, talks about the attack on the U.S. Capitol, the change of control in the Senate, how fintechs are faring during the COVID crisis, and where we go from here.

Golf Channel Play-by-Play Host Rich Lerner sits down with IntraFi’s Barb Rehm to talk about how professional golf has changed over the years, what players he’s watching now, and what the future of golf might bring.

Greg Baer, president and CEO of the Bank Policy Institute, details why many in the industry are opposing fintech Figure’s recent application to charter a national bank and how it fits into a larger debate over Big Tech and banking.

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency is in flux. President Trump just nominated Acting Comptroller Brian Brooks to serve as the leader for a five-year term, but it’s not clear he can be confirmed in time, or that the Biden administration will keep him there even if he is...

If Republicans keep control of the Senate, Sen. Pat Toomey is expected to lead the banking panel for the next two years. What would his priorities be? Is he going to push legislation or pursue an oversight agenda?

Paula Roberts, U.S. Consumer Economist for KKR, talks about her research into how the pandemic is changing cities and the behavior of consumers. She tackles tough questions - are cities in jeopardy as a result of COVID? Will Millennials ever want to work in an office again? How will COVID...

Of all the banking regulators, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is expected to see the most change as a result of the presidential election. Award-winning journalist Kate Berry discusses who is likely to lead the agency, what Trump administration actions they will probably roll back and...

Ed Mills, a longtime bank analyst for Raymond James, talks about who President-elect Joe Biden will appoint to the top regulatory positions at the CFPB and OCC, and how that will impact those agencies and bank regulatory policymaking overall. Plus, Mills plays a “lightning round” on the election...

Gary Cohn, the former Chief Economic Advisor to President Trump and Chief Operating Officer at Goldman Sachs, talks about the challenges facing banks today, including a widening technology gap. He also details how big banks need to change course to ensure employees aren't engaging in bad behavior...

Christopher Williston, the President and CEO of the Independent Bankers Association of Texas, studied theology in college before eventually following in his father’s footsteps as head of the banking trade group. So it’s no surprise he’s willing to go deep on the fundamental challenges facing banks.

Sam Maule, cohost of Fintech Insider and the managing partner for North America at fintech consultancy 11:FS, talks about whether we’re headed for a fintech apocalypse, what’s behind growing momentum for banking-as-a-service and whether banks are in danger of becoming obsolete.

Cam Fine, the former president and CEO of ICBA, and Ed Yingling, the former president and CEO of ABA, break down the key issues, races and potential outcomes for bankers as a result of the election next month. The two offer their unique insights into how the election will affect banks.