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 dive into the rise of “agentic AI,” fintech’s surprising optimism, and the inspiring leadership lessons from American Banker’s Most Powerful Women in Banking.

Tune in for straight talk, smart takes, and a little snark from two of the industry’s sharpest voices.

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Chapters:
[0:00] Welcome to “What’s Going On in Banking”
[1:00] Ron’s wild Money20/20 marathon (and foodie confessions)
[4:00] The real talk from Money20/20: AI hype vs. real innovation
[6:30] How “agentic AI” is changing M&A and lending
[8:45] Open banking or integration economics? Ron’s hot take
[10:45] Fintech is back — or did it ever leave?
[13:00] Stacey’s recap: The Most Powerful Women in Banking event
[16:50] Lessons in leadership from Jill Castilla and Julie Thurlow
[20:15] Fiserv’s stock shock — what really happened
[24:30] Wall Street, core consolidation, and what banks should learn
[26:45] Final thoughts and wrap-up