American Bankers Association

The 2026 recipients of the annual #ABAEmergingLeaders Awards were recognized last month at #ABAAnnual Convention as the next generation of bank leaders who demonstrate excellence, integrity and service to their bank, industry and community. 🌟 Congratulations to our winners! See the list: https://aba.social/4sK7N6U

The Veterans Benefits Banking Program - VBBP has banked thousands of veterans and offers financial education and credit counseling. This #VeteransDay, learn how your bank can join the #VBBP and help demonstrate the banking industry’s continued commitment to our nation’s veterans: https://aba.social/3AzDsBy

The application period for the ABA Summer 2027 Internship Program closes this Thursday, 11/12!🚨 Are you an undergraduate or graduate student looking to learn about careers in a trade association or the financial services industry? Join ABA for 10 weeks in DC next summer and be part of our team of experts that are the "go-to" sources for bankers, policymakers, and the media to gain insights about the industry and its role in driving America's economy. Learn more and apply to be part of our team of #ABAInterns: https://aba.social/4yIzJty

The #ABAAg Conference wraps up in Minneapolis today. 🚜 This gathering of ag bankers and industry providers featured sessions from national experts on long-term projections for the broader rural economy, as well as the state of play in Washington. 🌾 Attendees received the latest on economic, legal, innovation and weather outlooks that will shape the ag banking industry. 🐄 Thank you to our attendees, speakers and sponsors - see you next year in Iowa!

Congratulations to the 2026 ABA Foundation Community Commitment Awards winners! 🏆 The annual #ABAAwards recognize banks for extraordinary service to their local communities in seven specific categories: 🌟 Affordable Housing: Citizens 🌟 Community and Economic Development: American Savings Bank 🌟 Financial Education: Crest Savings Bank 🌟 Financial Inclusion: Generations Community Bank 🌟 Protecting Older Americans: Branson Bank 🌟 Supporting Military Families: S&T Bank and Servbank 🌟 Volunteerism: Marquette Bank The George Bailey Distinguished Service Award, which recognizes a non-CEO bank employee who demonstrates outstanding service to their community, was awarded to Truist Market President Aaron Slate. 👏 He was selected for his leadership in helping Western North Carolina communities respond to and recover from the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene. Learn more about the winners: https://aba.social/4sB1Jh3

Cathy Owen, ABA’s incoming 2026-27 Chair and Eagle Bank and Trust Company Chairman, brings quiet confidence to big challenges in advocacy, banking and civic life. As she begins her new role with ABA, among the issues she will focus on are successfully navigating the digital asset marketplace, fraud and cybersecurity. Learn more about Cathy in the ABA Banking Journal: https://aba.social/4AdfYeN

Spooky season should be fun, not fodder for scammers. Don't let them win - learn how to become a #ScamSlayer: https://aba.social/45wsDM9 #BanksNeverAskThat #HappyHalloween

Congratulations to the officers and directors elected to the 2026-2027 ABA board at #ABAAnnual Convention this week in Salt Lake City! The new officers are: 👏 Chair: Cathy Owen, Chairman, Eagle Bank and Trust Company  👏 Chair-Elect: Jim Ryan, Chairman and CEO, Old National Bank  👏 Vice Chair: Thomas Fraser, president and CEO, First Mutual Holding Co. 👏 Treasurer: David Osborn, President & CEO, WestStar See the full list of new officers and directors: https://aba.social/4z7uHHS