NEW JERSEY BANKERS ASSOCIATION

Happy Thanksgiving from NJBankers! This year, we're thankful for all of you - our members, our friends - who are all working together to strengthen our industry and our communities. Thank you for your support throughout the year!

ADVOCACY UPDATE: NJBankers has signed on to an ABA letter with the 51 state bankers associations sharing concerns about recent and further expected changes to the FDIC’s brokered deposit rule. Together, we recommend that the FDIC withdraw the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPR) due to both public policy and legal concerns. Read the full letter: https://hubs.la/Q02Zb49B0

You wouldn't leave your personal items unattended at the airport, would you? You should also protect your personal info from scammers who snatch checks from the mail. Opt for digital payments when possible. #PracticeSafeChecks #InternationalFraudAwarenessWeek Get more tips: https://hubs.la/Q02YdrZW0

Reflecting on the recent anniversary of the Gettysburg Address and ahead of Thanksgiving, our VP/Director of Government Affairs Brittany Wheeler shares her first opinion piece, which explores the relevance of President Lincoln’s words in today’s divisive political climate. "This spirit of sacrifice is also evident in the work done by everyday Americans in our local communities. From local businesses to volunteers, first responders, and educators, the strength of America lies in the collective efforts of ordinary people working together. At NJBankers, we see this daily in the work our member banks do to support local economies, provide financial education, and build stronger communities." Read the full article: https://hubs.la/Q02Z9H940

It's really quite odd when you think about it — handing out checks with your name, address and account details. Time to rethink. Use digital payments for safer transactions when possible. #PracticeSafeChecks #InternationalFraudAwarenessWeek Can't pay digitally? Get tips for using checks safely: https://hubs.la/Q02Z2JYJ0

Thank you to everyone who attended our CFO Conference yesterday! We had a great time catching up with attendees, including bankers from across the state and our Associate Members, and gaining insights into ways we can drive financial leadership within our institutions. Special thank you to all of our speakers and to our Registration Sponsor Wolf & Company, P.C., our Social Media Sponsor Crowe, and our Event Sponsors All Covered, Bankers Cooperative Group, Inc., CEIS Review Inc., Forvis Mazars Group, Federal Home Loan Bank of New York, and ICBA.

We are excited to invite NJBankers members to the 2025 Understanding Bank Performance Series, starting this January! This eight-part course - offered in partnership with the Washington Bankers Association - features a comprehensive dive into key financial metrics, balance sheets, risk management, and strategies to enhance your bank’s performance. Whether you're new to banking or have years of experience, this program will help broaden your understanding of how your decisions impact your bank's profitability. Learn more and register today: https://hubs.la/Q02YNl9G0.

Despite a 25% decline in check usage, reports of check fraud have nearly doubled since 2021. Protect yourself: fill in every line to block tampering. #PracticeSafeChecks #InternationalFraudAwarenessWeek Get more tips for protecting your checks: https://hubs.la/Q02YKj4Z0

Read our latest Connections newsletter! Learn about our Callas Memorial Scholarship winner, view photos from the Rising Star Awards Dinner, get the latest Member news and Endorsed Provider happenings, and more. https://hubs.la/Q02YVwYL0

Congratulations to all our members featured in the 2024 NJBIZ Reader Rankings. According to NJBIZ, the annual survey identifies the best of New Jersey across a range of businesses and industries as chosen by the state’s business owners, clients and colleagues. You can view the complete list of winners at https://hubs.la/Q02YKhYN0.