As we enter a brand new chapter and begin a brand new monetary assertion cycle, know that ICBA shall be there to assist you with instruments, sources and advocacy efforts.
The start of a brand new yr seems like a recent begin, a brand new chapter in our tales. We’ve got a clean web page on which we will write our narrative over the course of the yr, with new milestones filling the pages forward. And with 2023, we’ve no scarcity of adventures awaiting us.
Contemplate trade evolution. I’m amazed on the tempo of change occurring in all areas of monetary providers, from instantaneous funds to extra digital options and past. This shall be a pivotal yr for embracing new alternatives and exploring how we will set ourselves as much as succeed, even with looming challenges.
The place I’ll be this month
I’ll be holding down the fort at ICBA headquarters, serving to our authorities relations staff as we welcome new members of Congress and gearing up for ICBA LIVE (March 12–16). Register today.
And take into consideration the uncertainty of the financial surroundings. It’s a problem to make certain, however it’s one which neighborhood banks have beforehand confronted with power. Time and time once more, you will have demonstrated resiliency within the face of inauspicious monetary situations. Actually, that is when neighborhood banks shine, bringing stability to clients just by being relationship bankers who see them and know them. it by means of a distinct lens, there’s alternative on this financial local weather: It’s a option to double down in your strengths and distinctive people-first method to banking.
But, amid these exterior influences, you could be asking, “What actions can we take to make sure we’re figuring out the best subsequent step for our financial institution?” That’s the place ICBA can present assist. Whether or not it’s the data that is available in NewsWatch Right now or Impartial Banker, convening with different neighborhood bankers to debate methods at ICBA LIVE or proactive engagement with lawmakers on the Capital Summit, we provide alternatives to not simply react however reply to this dynamic surroundings along with your mission and imaginative and prescient on the heart.
We’ve got elevated our choices to assist you and to additional differentiate our trade. For instance, we’ve moved the ThinkTECH Accelerator in-house to make sure year-round innovation programming and discover new fintech companions who’re bringing to market options that reply on to neighborhood financial institution wants. We’re increasing lessons and packages supplied by Group Banker College, and because the authorities relations staff prepares to welcome new members of Congress to D.C., they’re prepared and excited to inform your story and guarantee your voices are heard.
So, as we enter a brand new chapter and begin a brand new monetary assertion cycle, know that ICBA shall be there to assist you with instruments, sources and advocacy efforts. Collectively, we’ll write our 2023 story, one that can set neighborhood banks up for fulfillment.
Rebeca Romero Rainey
President and CEO, ICBA
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