With the new year here, it would be wise for bank regulatory policymakers to consider some lessons learned from 2023, according to Michelle Bowman, a member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. Read more…
Don’t miss out on this virtual/live training opportunity from March 4-8 with Barett School of Banking! This workshop is designed to provide immediate, tangible training for community bank employees who are new to commercial lending. The training will cover a variety...
Please join us for an online legislative briefing with guest speaker Wendy Spicher, who was recently confirmed as the head of the Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities, on Thursday, February 22, 2024, from 9-10 a.m. We will hear an update from the...
Registration is open for the following conferences – click on the links below to sign up! Risk Management – March 7 Marketing – March 21 – 22 Maximizing Mutuality Conference – May 9 – May 10
PACB President and CEO Kevin Shivers was recently featured in an Erie News Now story on a new Pennsylvania law that will provide public school students in grades 9-12 with financial literacy education, beginning in 2026. Shivers praised this new requirement, which...
Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer Missouri Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer, who currently chairs the House Financial Services Committee’s national security subcommittee, announced he will be retiring at the end of his current term. He has served in Congress since...
In late 2023, two northcentral Pennsylvania community banks joined forces, and while change can sometimes be unsettling, this effort renewed Journey Bank’s dedication and commitment to serving their communities while honoring their strong history. Read...
Mark your calendars – PACB’s Advocacy Day is scheduled for Tuesday, April 9. Our team will have a full day scheduled to meet with legislators, advocates and stakeholders.More information is forthcoming – stay tuned!
Start 2024 off strong by investing in yourself! PACB has partnered with ICBA Education to provide an extensive menu of training resources for community bankers. Use the PA-PACB code when registering for an ICBA course and you’ll be eligible to win...
Early bird registration for the 2024 PACB Annual Convention is open! It will be held at the beautiful Omni Homestead Resort in Hot Springs, Virginia from September 19-21. The resort features a two-acre water park, top-ranked golf courses, indoor...
Have a direct impact on our education and outreach efforts by volunteering for our legislative or education committees! Please reach out to Allie Kutz, PACB’s director of government relations, at allie@pacb.org for more information on joining our legislative...
The Federal Housing Finance Agency issued its long-awaited review of the Federal Home Loan Banks system. While banking groups review the recommendations, several warned the agency not to disrupt FHLB as an important liquidity source for community banks....
The PACB Education team recently unveiled its 2024 professional development curriculum featuring 70 hours of professional development across six separate banking departments for employees at all levels. Specifically tailored for community bank employees, the...
The latest guidance from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau urges lenders to be mindful of specific reasons for adverse actions are taken on consumers’ credit applications or accounts, notably when AI is involved. Attorney J. Steven Lovejoy from Shumaker and...
Inflation, net interest margins and cybersecurity are issues that continue to be challenging for community banks, according to the newest 2023 annual survey from the Conference of State Banking Supervisors. One sizable bright spot in this year’s report – community...
The response to our recent Women in Banking conference was overwhelmingly positive! Our November 9thconference at the Sheraton Harrisburg Hershey Hotel featured Dr. Tracey Jones of Tremendous Leadership, who gave an inspiring presentation on empowerment and confident...
What do sports and community banking have in common? Jim Reber, president and CEO of ICBA Securities, provides a ‘blast from the past’ of sorts in answering several questions related to portfolio management.
In a win for community banks, the FDIC has approved a rule charging large banks an additional fee to replenish its deposit insurance fund following the failures of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank earlier this year. According to a report from Politico, the...
Over 40 hours of educational opportunities for Risk Management, Commercial Lending, Human Resources and Marketing. Purchase your pass today! Hold These Dates for PACB’s 2024 Professional Development Program! Marketing Conference — Date TBD Risk Management Conference...
