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Banking with Interest, a podcast by IntraFi, features in-depth analysis and insight into the policy changes reshaping the banking industry. With insightful interviews and previews of pending policy challenges, the podcast is an essential listen for anyone connected to the financial services industry. Banking with Interest is hosted by Rob Blackwell, an award-winning former journalist with more than two decades of experience as an expert on financial services policy. He is now Chief Content Officer and Head of External Affairs with IntraFi. The podcast theme song was written and produced by Stellar Tracks courtesy of Pond5. The information, views, and opinions expressed during Banking With Interest belong solely to Rob Blackwell and his guests and do not represent those of IntraFi LLC, its directors, management, or employees. Any ideas and strategies contained within the podcast are for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal or investment advice.

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Esther George on Interest Rate Cuts, CRE, Bank Failures, and Everything in Between

2024/02/21

The former Kansas City Fed president talks about the persistence of inflation, when the central bank is likely to lower interest rates, how worried she is about office CRE, the lessons from the failures of three regional banks last year, whether she supports a central bank digital currency, and the future of community banks.

Are We Headed for Another Regional Bank Crisis?

2024/02/13

After a prominent regional bank slashed its dividend amid unexpected losses related to office commercial real estate loans, some in the media are raising fears that another round of failures could be in the offing. Jaret Seiberg, managing director of Cowen’s Washington Research Group, details what happened, how regulators are responding, and whether it’s a sign of more trouble or a one-off event.

Why the War Over "Junk" Fees Has Heated Up

2024/02/06

Kate Berry, who covers the CFPB for American Banker, goes behind the scenes on the consumer agency’s latest proposals to limit overdraft fees and institute new limits around nonsufficient funds transactions.

Bank M&A was “miserable” in 2023. Will this year be even worse?

2024/01/30

Naomi Snyder, editor-in-chief of Bank Director, discusses why the bank M&A market was so bad in 2023, and what changes need to happen for it to improve.

The “Existential” CFPB Plan Banks Should Care About

2024/01/23

John Pitts, head of policy for Plaid, argues a new CFPB open-data proposal could transform the financial services industry. He says bankers, many of whom are skeptical of the plan, could see significant opportunities, including a greater ability to attract new customers.

Would Banks Win a Lawsuit Against the Basel III Capital Plan?

2024/01/17

Greg Baer, CEO of the Bank Policy Institute, makes the case that regulators did not follow the law when they proposed new capital standards for the biggest banks by failing to provide adequate analysis and data. He details what he believes is missing and why he’s confident a final rule will be substantially different.

The Road Ahead for Community Banks in 2024

2023/12/12

Derek Williams, chairman of ICBA and President and CEO of Century Bank & Trust in Milledgeville, Georgia, talks about the challenges and opportunities for community banks as they head into a new year, including how he sees economic issues and policy debates playing out.

Attack of the (Voice) Clones: The Perils of AI for Banks

2023/12/05

As AI becomes more prevalent, what are the risks to banks and consumers, particularly as software can now allow fraudsters to imitate a person's voice? Emily Flitter, reporter for the New York Times, talks about the growing threat from AI on financial security, how it is already changing lending and what policymakers can do to address it.

How FHLB Reform Can Help Banks, Housing

2023/11/28

Cornelius Hurley, professor at Boston University School of Law, breaks down the recent FHFA report calling for sweeping changes to the Home Loan Bank system. He discusses why it’s important to refocus the banks on mission and how the debates over the report’s finding will play out in future rulemakings and legislation.

Quarles on Capital Plan, SVB Criticism, Interest Rates & Fed Power Dynamics

2023/11/14

Randal Quarles, the former Fed vice chair, details how the new Basel III capital proposal could hurt the economy, casts doubt on the legality of the Fed’s stress tests, and pushes back on criticism that his actions helped cause the failure of three regional banks earlier this spring. He also talks about his biggest concerns in the financial system right now, where interest rates are likely to go from here and his fears about the current power dynamics at the Fed.

Inside the Conviction of SBF – And What It Means for Crypto, Banks

2023/11/07

Zeke Faux, an investigative reporter for Bloomberg and the author of “Number Go Up: Inside Crypto’s Wild Rise and Staggering Fall,” goes behind the scenes on Sam Bankman Fried’s conviction last week, including his interviews with the former FTX leader and what it means for the industry at large.

The Case Against a U.S. Retail CBDC

2023/10/31

Christina Skinner, assistant professor at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, talks about why a potential U.S. central bank digital currency “opens a Pandora’s Box” of questions about the role of the Fed and could pose a grave threat to banks.

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4.8 out of 5

93 reviews

oliviabaker13 2021/10/14

Insightful informative! 🙏

If you’re looking to stay informed on the latest in an ever-evolving financial landscape - you’ve come to the right place! The interviews Rob leads ar...

OKC tops 2021/05/14

Just the best

No one is more connected in financial services than Rob Blackwell. An incredible storyteller, but even better at getting great stories out of both the...

12Neelu12 2020/04/24

Excellent!

Very informative topics and discussions.

Myname2u 2020/04/22

Very Informative!!

Thank you for giving us insight into the Banking Industry, and the support Community Banks are providing to help their customers during this time.

Rovito69 2020/04/22

Topical and current...good stuff!

Rob’s interviews are engaging. He takes on big topics with his guests, but in an accessible way—a way that everyone can enjoy and digest, regardless o...

Cricketbar 2020/04/22

Overdraft instead of PPP

Interesting suggestion to allow companies to pay their expenses by over drafting their account. What would the cost be to the company? Probably not ...

GRodSr. 2020/04/21

Great Podcast - Listen!

Industry, Business and Banking Topics. What you need to stay informed during this turbulent times.

hb fin 2020/04/21

Smart

Good content, smart and insightful.

DeepBankThought 2020/04/21

Topical, Thoughtful, and Substantive

This podcast is highly topical, as reflected in the treatment of the payroll protection program. At the same time, it avoids sensationalism and provi...

Duffy1213 2020/04/21

Great Interview with Mark Cuban

Very well done! Looking forward to what’s next!

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