As we enter a brand new chapter and begin a brand new monetary assertion cycle, know that ICBA will probably be there to help you with instruments, assets and advocacy efforts.

The start of a brand new 12 months looks 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 12 months, with new milestones filling the pages forward. And with 2023, now we have no scarcity of adventures awaiting us.

Contemplate business evolution. I’m amazed on the tempo of change occurring in all areas of monetary companies, from instantaneous funds to extra digital options and past. This will probably be a pivotal 12 months 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 workforce as we welcome new members of Congress and gearing up for ICBA LIVE (March 12–16). Register at this time.

And take into consideration the uncertainty of the financial atmosphere. It’s a problem to make certain, nevertheless it’s one which group banks have beforehand confronted with power. Time and time once more, you could have demonstrated resiliency within the face of adverse monetary situations. In reality, that is when group banks shine, bringing stability to prospects just by being relationship bankers who see them and know them. Taking a look at it via a special lens, there’s alternative on this financial local weather: It’s a method to double down in your strengths and distinctive people-first strategy to banking.

But, amid these exterior influences, you might be asking, “What actions can we take to make sure we’re figuring out the correct subsequent step for our financial institution?” That’s the place ICBA can present help. Whether or not it’s the data that is available in NewsWatch Right this moment or Unbiased Banker, convening with different group 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 atmosphere along with your mission and imaginative and prescient on the heart.

We’ve got elevated our choices to help you and to additional differentiate our business. For instance, now we have 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 group financial institution wants. We’re increasing lessons and packages supplied by Group Banker College, and because the authorities relations workforce 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 will probably be there to help you with instruments, assets and advocacy efforts. Collectively, we are going to write our 2023 story, one that may set group banks up for fulfillment.

Rebeca Romero Rainey
President and CEO, ICBA
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