Last week, we held our Banking on the Future Conference at The Borgata Hotel in Atlantic City. Thank you to all our sponsors, speakers and attendees for making the event a success!
Nearly 175 bankers and business professionals from across the state came together to network and hear dynamic speakers discuss the economic and regulatory landscapes, legislative and policy developments, the New Jersey gubernatorial election, corporate governance, creating a data-first culture, and more. The second day (shown below), featured sessions on AI, with bankers discussing their AI journeys and experts weighing in on AI adoption for financial institutions.
During the Banking on the Future Conference, NJBankers recognized 11 banks for their outstanding efforts in serving New Jersey residents and making a positive impact in their communities. From charitable endeavors to volunteer programs, NJBankers Community Service Awards celebrate banks dedication and commitment to social responsibility.
Recipients of the 2025 NJBankers Community Service Awards are:Blue Foundry Bank; Columbia Bank; First Bank; Magyar Bank; Manasquan Bank; Northfield Bank; OceanFirst Bank; Peapack Private Bank & Trust; Provident Bank; Spencer Savings Bank, and Valley Bank
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Congratulations Larry C. Schmidt, 2025 Warren Hill Award Recipient
Larry C. Schmidt, President & CEO of the 1st Bank of Sea Isle City, was recognized as the recipient of the 2025 Warren Hill Award during the Banking on the Future Conference.
The award is presented to current or former NJBankers committee members who go above and beyond to meet the mission of the committees on which they serve.
Schmidt has been a member of NJBankers Audit Committee since 2012 and has chaired the committee since 2016. The committee provides oversight to the Association and its subsidiaries.
Congratulations and thank you for everything you do for NJBankers and the New Jersey banking industry!
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September 19, 2025: Thank you to everyone who attended NJBankers Compliance University yesterday, our first in-person event of the Fall season. A special thank you to our emcee Raji Sathappan of Mercadien, one of the day's sponsors along with Compliance Alliance.
We had a dynamic line-up of speakers, including: our regulatory panel featuring Ken Benton of the Philly Fed, Laura Stonesifer of the OCC, and Kevin McMahon of the FDIC; Leah Hamilton of Sentry Advisors who spoke on Enforcement Actions, Regulation E and Fair Lending, and Wendy Sullivan of Compliance Alliance who addressed overdraft fees.
We're looking forward to a fantastic line-up of events this fall. View all our upcoming events here.
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Read the Compliance Alliance Question of the Week "When onboarding new customers, is the bank required to check/screen whether they qualify as Politically Exposed Persons (“PEPs”)?" here.
Join Abrigo's Upcoming Webinar "Building a data-driven lending strategy: Actionable steps for real results" on October 23 at 2:00pm. Register here.
Join IntraFi's upcoming complimentary webinar: "Explaining ICS and CDARS," and discover how IntraFi's ICS and CDARS can help your bank grow large-dollar, franchise-building relationships. Webinar is taking place October 16 at 4:00pm or November 20 at 4:00pm. Register here.
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