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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 crisisTechnology spending prioritiesGrowth and competitive pressures in 2026If you want to understand where the industry is actually heading — not just the hype — this episode delivers the data behind the decisions. Download the full report: https://www.crnrstone.com/gritty-insights/research/whats-going-on-in-banking-2026 Subscribe to the What's Going On In Banking podcast here: https://www.crnrstone.com/gritty-insights/podcasts/whats-going-on-in-banking Chapters [0:00] Welcome & Bonus Episode Overview [1:45] Why 2026 Will Be a Pivotal Year for Banking [4:30] Inside the Survey: 400+ Banks & Credit Unions Weigh In [7:15] AI Strategy: Where Banks Are Investing (and Where They’re Not) [11:20] Crypto in 2026: Reality vs. Hype [14:40] The Fraud Explosion: What’s Keeping Executives Up at Night [18:10] Technology Spending Priorities for 2026 [22:00] Growth, Competition & Strategic Shifts [25:30] What Leaders Should Be Doing Right Now [28:00] Final Takeaways & How to Access the Full Report

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38분
2일 전

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 coworkers” change the build vs. buy debateHow AI agents may reshape back-office operationsThe emerging battle to own the checking account workflowWhy banks are no longer just competing on rates, but on softwareFrom stablecoins to autonomous AI, this episode separates strategy from hype and highlights what institutions should actually be paying attention to. Show Notes: Goldman Equips AI Agents to do Trade Accounting, OnboardingInvasion of the Job Snatchers: Digital Bank Workers Have Arrived | Bank DirectorRon's Take on Array Acquiring Chimney The 2026 What's Going On In Banking Report is NOW LIVE!! Download the Report: https://lnkd.in/gBNhy53PWatch the recap of the Webinar: https://vimeo.com/1166796761 Subscribe to the What's Going On In Banking podcast here: https://www.crnrstone.com/gritty-insights/podcasts/whats-going-on-in-banking Chapters [0:00] Welcome + Arizona Recap & Stablecoin Talk [3:10] Capital One’s $5B Brex Deal [5:35] Why SMBs Expect Integrated Banking Tech [7:27] SMB Segmentation: Capital, Industry, Technology [10:19] Strategy Over Scale: The Real Growth Question [11:14] Goldman Sachs Builds AI “Digital Coworkers” [13:05] What AI Agents Actually Do (And Don’t Do) [17:23] AI Risks, Bias & The Human Factor [19:25] MrBeast, Grab & The Fintech Acquisition Wave [20:36] The Hidden Battle for the Checking Account

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27분
2월 7일

AOBA 2026 Takeaways: AI, Deposits, Data, and What’s Breaking

Recorded at a location near AOBA 2026, this Fintech Hustle episode brings guests Aleda DeMaria (EVP & Chief Operating Officer, PeoplesBank), Mac Thompson (Founder & CEO, White Clay) & Christina Miller (VP, Alkami) for an unscripted hallway conversation on what’s changing right now. Key topics include: Deposit retention after massive outflows and why “acquisition” is not the finish lineAI everywhere, including fraud, and why banks must fight AI with AIVendor consolidation and the reality of fragmented tech stacksData strategy as a growth engine, not just a compliance toolWhy the branch still matters and how to modernize the in-branch experienceThe talent challenge for community banks trying to innovateA clear warning: community banks should stop trying to build what mega-banks build, and focus on partnerships and executionLet us know what theme you’re hearing most in your institution right now. Click to watch more Fintech Hustle! 🔗 https://www.crnrstone.com/gritty-insights/podcasts/fintech-hustle/ Connect with Sam on LinkedIn: 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/samkilmer/

2월 7일

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34분
2월 14일

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: https://www.crnrstone.com/gritty-insights/events-and-webinars/whats-going-on-in-banking-2026 Subscribe to the What's Going On In Banking podcast here: https://www.crnrstone.com/gritty-insights/podcasts/whats-going-on-in-banking Chapters [0:00] AI Hype vs. Strategy [6:30] The Problem With “Just Doing AI” [8:26] Test, Learn, Scale Explained [15:07] What Kind of Data Are We Talking About? [15:25] Customer vs. Market vs. Operational Data [16:26] Execution Quality & Data IQ [18:32] Where Financial Institutions Get Stuck [20:00] Practical Advice for 2026 [26:31] Final Takeaways

2월 14일

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28분
1월 22일

Fintech Hustle 2026 Kickoff: AI, Stablecoins, and the New “Community”

Kicking off 2026 with a strategy-focused episode of Fintech Hustle. Sam Kilmer (Managing Director, Cornerstone Advisors) and co-host Kelli Schultz (Principal, Cornerstone Advisors) are joined by Erica Pilon (Head of Strategy, Jack Henry) and Scott Hildenbrand (Chief Balance Sheet Strategist, Piper Sandler) to discuss what’s changing in banking and fintech, and what winners will do differently. Topics include: vendor strategy and fintech partnerships, stablecoin and payments, customer-first balance sheet thinking, redefining “community,” why bank valuations aren’t reflecting performance, and the missed marketing opportunities banks keep repeating. What’s your top strategic priority for 2026? 00:00 Intro + 2026 kickoff 01:00 Erica Pilon intro + strategy shifts 05:00 Jack Henry priorities, fintech alliances, ecosystem 09:30 Scott Hildenbrand: ALCO, balance sheet, M&A 12:00 Deposit chaos and customer-first ALCO 14:00 Redefining “community” and loyalty vs trust 17:30 What’s “broken”: integration + standards 24:00 What’s “broken”: marketing and telling the story 29:45 What’s “jazzing” them: stablecoin + opportunity 32:30 Wrap Click to watch more! https://www.crnrstone.com/gritty-insights/podcasts/fintech-hustle/ Connect with Sam on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samkilmer/

1월 22일

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1월 10일

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 into the What’s Going On in Banking 2026 Report and why engagement, data utilization, and payments may matter more than ever. If you work in banking, fintech, or credit unions, this is a must-watch to understand what’s changing and what’s being underestimated. Subscribe to the What's Going On In Banking podcast here: https://www.crnrstone.com/gritty-insights/podcasts/whats-going-on-in-banking Chapters: [0:00] Welcome to 2026 & Gonzo Banker Awards recap [2:05] The legendary “Gonzoquito” moment 🍹 [4:55] Sneak peek: What’s in the 2026 Banking Report [6:35] AI, Crypto & Fraud: Banking’s new “scary forest” [9:35] Top concerns for banks & credit unions in 2026 [12:35] Cost of funds vs. deposit gathering—what’s misunderstood [15:20] Fintechs, Coinbase & the real competitive threat [19:00] Consumer behavior, engagement & digital expectations [22:40] Why P2P payments jumped to #1 for credit unions [29:45] AI agents, MCP & why “not ready for prime time” matters

1월 10일

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35분
1월 24일

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 unions, this episode is required listening. Show Notes: Banks Cry Foul Over High-Yielding Tokens as Crypto Fight Simmers in WashingtonThe Proposed Credit Card Interest Rate Cap Is All Politics, No Policy Subscribe to the What's Going On In Banking podcast here: https://www.crnrstone.com/gritty-insights/podcasts/whats-going-on-in-banking Chapters [0:00] Welcome & catching up at Cornerstone [2:45] The proposed 10% credit card rate cap [4:45] Why the cap could hurt consumers most [7:15] Buy Now, Pay Later vs credit cards [10:25] Is BNPL the new “starter credit”? [11:40] Should crypto be allowed to offer yield? [14:05] Are banks overestimating the crypto threat? [17:05] Apple Card: Goldman out, JPMorgan in [19:20] What Apple & Goldman got wrong [20:40] Final thoughts & what banks should focus on

1월 24일

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21분
2025. 12. 17.

Don’t Call It a Comeback w/ Jim Reuter

What inspires a seasoned bank CEO to come out of retirement? As Jim Reuter, CEO and president of First Interstate Bank, tells Al and Steve on the show: “There’s a saying . …that musicians don’t retire until there’s no music left in them. There was still some music left in me.” They discuss his career, succession best practices and some of the biggest forces reshaping regional banking. Plus, they offer up their 2026 predictions. Subscribe to the Plugged In podcast here: https://www.crnrstone.com/gritty-insights/podcasts/plugged-in Chapters: [00:00] Jim Rueter Returns to Plugged In [01:00] From FirstBank to First Interstate [02:10] Vinyl Vault & Music Themes [03:00] Why Jim Came Out of Retirement [05:00] Leadership Lessons & Succession [06:40] Growth Barriers & Competition [08:20] Brand Density and Digital Strategy [11:30] Deposit Displacement Reality Check [16:00] The Scale Debate in Banking [19:15] The ROI of Technology [23:50] 2026 Banking Predictions [26:40] Closing Thoughts & Wrap-Up

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28분
1월 14일

Not Your Typical Q1 Outlook

They’re back. Al and Steve kick off the year by discussing the biggest forces shaping banking right now, including something particularly challenging: growth. From how banks are allocating capital to how leaders ought to measure results, they unpack what’s working, what isn’t, and preview themes from Ron Shevlin’s upcoming 2026 What’s Going On In Banking report. Subscribe to the Plugged In podcast here: https://www.crnrstone.com/gritty-insights/podcasts/plugged-in Chapters: [00:00] Welcome to 2026 & “I’m Still Standing” [01:15] Why Bank Size Doesn’t Equal Ambition [02:30] Growth Is Harder Than It Looks [03:35] “Grow or Go” Is Too Simple [04:40] Capital Allocation is more important than Asset Growth [06:05] Discipline Beats Scale [07:40] Making Technology Pay for Itself [09:45] When to Kill a Tech Investment [11:05] “Running Up That Hill” & Tech Roadmaps [15:55] What Banks Must Get Right Next

1월 14일

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21분
2월 12일

The Disability Economy, by the Numbers

People with disabilities are often treated as a niche. In reality, more than 1 in 4 adults in the U.S. live with some kind of a disability. Today on the show, Mary chats with father-son founders Amit and Angad Sahgal of LetMeDoIt about why financial services miss this market and how their startup is using technology to support independence and design financial tools that work for more people. Show notes: LetMeDoITPeople With Disabilities: An Underserved And Untapped Market For Banks Subscribe to the Money Isn’t Everything podcast here: https://www.crnrstone.com/gritty-insights/podcasts/money-isnt-everything Chapters [00:00] Meet the Father–Son Founders of LetMeDoIt [01:03] “Disability Is Not a Niche” — The 62–70 Million Market [04:01] The School Story That Sparked the Idea [06:09] What Is Supported Decision-Making? [08:36] Where Financial Services Gets Disability Wrong [11:13] Support vs. Supervision: Why Autonomy Matters [13:05] Why Credit Unions Are Key to Financial Inclusion [18:11] From Financial Education to Real Access [22:29] The Caregiver Perspective & Financial Safety Nets [27:06] What’s Next for LetMeDoIt? Send a text

2월 12일

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30분

Welcome to Cornerstone's podcasts, where we bring you the latest in banking, finance, and fintech. Tune in for guest views, expert opinions, and deep dives into trending topics. From blockchain and digital currencies to regulatory compliance and customer experience, we cover a wide range of topics that keep you "in the know." Subscribe to stay up-to-date and informed!

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AI, Crypto, and Fraud—Oh My! // The 2026 What's Going On In Banking Report

2 Fintech Deals Shaking Up the Banking Landscape

AOBA 2026 Takeaways: AI, Deposits, Data, and What’s Breaking

AI, Data, and the Execution Gap in Banking

Fintech Hustle 2026 Kickoff: AI, Stablecoins, and the New “Community”

AI, Crypto, and Fraud, Oh My: The 2026 Banking Forecast

Credit Card Caps, Couch Cushion Crypto Yields, and the Apple Card Reset: Politics Meets Banking Reality

Don’t Call It a Comeback w/ Jim Reuter

Not Your Typical Q1 Outlook

The Disability Economy, by the Numbers

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