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 banking landscape—from a shift out of stormy pessimism to a cautiously optimistic outlook—covering key topics that matter most to banking professionals today.

In this episode, Ron and Steve discuss:

• Deposit Growth & Liquidity: Explore why deposit gathering remains a top priority, the impact of fintech disruption, and how banks are leveraging rate strategies and advanced analytics to compete for funds.

• Fintech Partnerships & Embedded Finance: Learn how banks and credit unions are rethinking partnerships, integrating fintech solutions, and innovating product offerings to capture younger, tech-savvy customers.

• Cybersecurity & Fraud Prevention: Delve into emerging challenges in cybersecurity and fraud, and discover why building a robust fraud tech stack is critical in today’s digital era.

• Regulatory Trends & Core Integration: Analyze the potential regulatory shifts—including changes to the CFPB’s role—and the challenges banks face in modernizing core systems while staying compliant.

• AI & Data Strategy: Uncover how generative AI and data-driven insights are poised to transform back-office operations and drive smarter banking, from credit services to customer experience.