Introduction: Science, Technology, and the Politics of the Future HOST (Brett King):Welcome to Breaking Banks. Today, I’m joined by Professor Brian Cox, celebrated experimental astrophysicist, author, and broadcaster. We explore the frontiers of space exploration, quantum information, and the global governance challenges posed by exponential technologies. Brian Cox: “Our technological and intellectual and creative abilities…
Read MoreIntroduction: China, Europe, and the Future of Banking HOST (Brett King):Welcome back to Breaking Banks. In this episode of our Branch Tomorrow series, I’m joined by Richard Turrin and Paolo Sironi, two leading fintech thinkers and co-authors of the book. Together, we explore how China and Europe present very different models of digital disruption, what…
Read MoreIntroduction: The Future of Branch Banking HOST (Brett King): Welcome to this special series exploring my new book Branch Tomorrow. After Bank 4.0, which launched in 2018/2019, the conversation has only intensified about the future of branches in financial services. Today, we look at why branch banking peaked in 2015, why digital acquisition models are…
Read MoreIntroduction: Financial Health at a Regulatory CrossroadsHOST (Jason Henrichs):Welcome to another week of Breaking Banks. Joining me today are co-host Brett King and frequent guest Jennifer Tescher, CEO of the Financial Health Network, to unpack the newly released financial health standards presented at the Emerge Conference.These standards come at a time when the financial services…
Read MoreWhat 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…
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