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Horseback, Hot Takes, and $200B Mergers: Banking’s Strategic Shakeup

In this episode of What’s Going On in Banking, Ron Shevlin and Stacey Bryant break down Fifth Third’s $10.9B merger with Comerica, exploring why it’s less of a merger and more of a financial fusion reactor. Then, they dive into U.S. Bancorp’s bet on stablecoins and what it means for the future of payments, strategy, and tech modernization in banking.

From strategic jujitsu to smart money, this episode is a must-listen for anyone tracking the next wave of bank innovation.

Show Notes:

“Fifth Third’s $11 Billion Question: Build or Buy?” GonzoBanker article…

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