What Is the Most Valuable Asset in Banking Today? HOST (Jason Henrichs): This episode pivots from trending topics like stablecoins and agentic AI to something more fundamental: trust. Community banks are at a crossroads, facing pressure from both technological disruption and evolving consumer expectations. The stakes are high with the $124 trillion wealth transfer currently…
Read MoreSpeakersHOST: Jason Henricks CO-HOSTS: Brett King, J.P. Nichols GUESTS: Dara Tarkowski – Managing Partner, Actuate Law; Host, Tech on Reg Alex Johnson – Creator, Fintech Takes Kia Haslett – Financial Journalist; Former Editor, Bank Director What Sparked Dodd-Frank in the First Place?HOST (Jason Henricks):2008’s financial crisis became the crucible for change, setting the stage for…
Read MoreGuests:– Michelle Young, Credit Product Lead at Plaid– Ashley Knight, SVP of Product Management at Experian Host:– Brett King What Sparked the Plaid–Experian Collaboration? HOST: How did this collaboration between two industry giants come about? ASHLEY KNIGHT: Open banking has been around for years, but its application in credit decisioning is now gaining serious momentum….
Read MoreSummary Open banking regulation in the U.S. is undergoing a major transformation. A transformative battle is underway in U.S. financial services as stakeholders clash over Section 1033 of the Dodd-Frank Act—commonly known as the CFPB’s open banking rule. Open banking regulation in the U.S. At the heart of the debate is consumer data ownership. In…
Read MoreHOST: J.P. NicholsGUESTS: Phil Goldfeder (American FinTech Council), Penny Lee (Financial Technology Association) What Is Section 1033 and Why Is It Creating Industry Tension? HOST: Let’s start with the core of today’s discussion. Section 1033 of the Dodd-Frank Act has become the epicenter of the open banking battle. Finalized in October 2024 by the CFPB,…
Read MoreSpeakers Tribute to Barb McLean: A FinTech Legacy Remembered SPEAKER 4In June, we lost Barb McLean, an innovator, mentor, and beloved figure in the FinTech ecosystem. A pillar of Alloy Labs and a key voice on Breaking Banks, Barb combined deep expertise in technology and banking with a human-centered approach. Her FinTech Playlist newsletter became…
Read MoreEpisode Title: FMK Hot Takes on the Regulatory Wild WestGuests: Dara Tarkowski (Tech on Reg), Alex Johnson (Fintech Takes)Hosts: Brett King, Jason Henricks, J.P. NicholsEvent: Live from the American Bankers Digital Banking Conference, Boca Raton What’s With the FMK Format? JASON (Host):Remember that game from high school or college—FMK? You’d pick three people and decide…
Read More501 A Financially Safer World and Fintech4Good Welcome to Breaking Banks, the number one global fintech radio show and podcast. I’m Brett King. And I’m Jason Henricks. Every week since 2013, we explore the personalities, startups, innovators, and industry players driving disruption in financial services. From incumbents to unicorns and from cutting edge technology to…
Read More555 Killing It Again With Bill Harris Welcome to Breaking Banks. The number one. Killing it, killing it. Today’s show has a special place in my heart because Bill Harris was part of my killing it journey. For those who haven’t listened from the beginning, killing it chronicles the entrepreneurial journey of reinvention, whether startup…
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In a world where financial innovation evolves faster than most can keep up, few people have managed to stay ahead of the curve like Bill Harris. From early tax prep software in the days of floppy disks to launching a modern platform like Evergreen Money, his journey offers a roadmap for entrepreneurs navigating a volatile…
Read MoreBB 6.12.25 – Audio [Speaker 1] Welcome to Breaking Banks, the number one global fintech radio show and podcast. I’m Brett King. [Speaker 3] And I’m Jason Henricks. Every week since 2013, we explore the personalities, startups, innovators, and industry players driving disruption in financial services. [Speaker 2] From incumbents to unicorns and from cutting…
Read More496 Leaders and Leadership Welcome to Breaking Banks, the number one global fintech radio show and podcast. I’m Brett King. And I’m Jason Henricks. Every week since 2013, we explore the personalities, startups, innovators, and industry players driving disruption in financial services. From incumbents to unicorns and from cutting edge technology to the people using…
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