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NJBankers unveils FY 2024-25 officers, board members
“This is an exciting and challenging time in our industry. NJBankers is in a great position to help member banks navigate these turbulent waters. And, more importantly, the Association can help drive meaningful change as we move forward," said newly appointed Chair Patrick Ryan, the founder, director, president and CEO of First Bank.
Annual NJBankers forum examines economic conditions
“For more than a decade, this event has been bringing together leaders in the banking industry, private sector, and government to discuss critical issues that affect our communities, our state, and our country,” said organization President and CEO Michael Affuso as the event kicked off.
Banks are getting bigger, but smaller institutions vow to hang on
Squeezed between rising costs and stakeholder demand for better financial results, more are turning to a “bigger is better” model, looking to mergers and acquisitions to help drive efficiency. So is there still space for anyone else?
NJBankers peers into the future of lending, economy
NJBIZ recently asked Brittany Wheeler, vice president and director of government affairs for the New Jersey Bankers Association, for a read on where the organization and its members stand on the issues and challenges facing the state as it moves into 2024.
What’s ahead for community banking?
Financial executives recently met with NJBIZ for a wide-ranging discussion about the economic challenges facing New Jersey businesses and the role local institutions have played and will continue to play.
NJBankers forum helps industry leaders tackle economic challenges
The event in Somerset featured discussions on topics such as monetary policy, geopolitics, the future of work, climate change, supporting community and economic growth in the Garden State, and the evolving cyber threat landscape.
NJBankers Annual Economic Leadership Forum returns in-person
Patrick Harker, president, Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia made some particularly noteworthy comments as he laid out the perspective from the Fed about the economy in general and trends here in New Jersey, as well as national issues.
NJBIZ Conversations: Mike Affuso
The incoming president and CEO of the New Jersey Bankers Association talks about how the organization will meet the challenges wrought by economic and geopolitical turmoil.
Incoming bankers association CEO ready to meet challenges
Michael Affuso brings a wealth of political know-how to his work at the NJBA, where he'll take over as president and CEO, replacing John McWeeney, who is retiring.
