The credibility builder
Government Relations Council Chair Cathy Owen on how a good reputation paves the way for effective advocacy and leadership.
Browsing: Advocacy
Podcast: A critical moment to hear from top banking policymakers
After the fallout from the Silicon Valley Bank failure, the ABA Washington Summit is one of the most important events to hear from the banking policymakers shaping the response, including Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and all “big four” in Congress.
‘My hobby is banking’
Meet Saleem Iqbal, ABA’s Community Bankers Council chair.
Podcast: What’s on banks’ policy agenda for 2023?
What’s on the banking industry’s policy radar for 2023? ABA’s Government Relations Council recently met in Washington, D.C., and GRC Chair Cathy Owen recaps the topics of consideration as the association prepares its banker-led Blueprint for Growth for the coming year.
Dan Robb’s dream team
Dan Robb, ABA’s 2022-23 chair, shares his infectious enthusiasm for banking and community.
Robb emphasizes engagement, positive attitude to tackle banking challenges
In his first speech as ABA chair today, Dan Robb emphasized the importance of advocacy for bankers at all levels.
Anderson highlights industry DEI commitment in Convention address
Anderson announced the launch of a new book by ABA SVP Naomi Mercer: “DEI Foundation: Practices for Accelerating Your Bank’s DEI Journey.”
Podcast: James Ballentine reflects on his career in banking advocacy
After 22 years at ABA, the association’s top lobbyist James Ballentine will soon retire. In this special episode of the ABA Banking Journal Podcast, Ballentine reflects on lessons learned during his career in Washington and shares tips both on effective banking advocacy and on promoting diversity and inclusion in banking.
Podcast: Seeing Results from Community Bank Advocacy
On the latest episode of the ABA Banking Journal Podcast, Ohio bank CEO Mike Vynalek discusses his own journey in community bank advocacy and how he’s getting emerging leaders at his bank involved in advocacy.
Interview: Anderson Tackles Tough Topics as ABA’s New Chair
In a wide-ranging interview with American Banker, ABA Chair Scott Anderson discussed his objectives for the year ahead and touched on a number of key industry issues.