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ABA Banking Journal Podcast

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Bank executive insights, unique business strategies, regulatory updates from D.C., and fun banking stories—all this and more on the ABA Banking Journal Podcast, brought to you weekly by the American Bankers Association's award-winning podcast team.

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Adam Metz, the newly appointed president and CEO of Central Pennsylvania-based Orrstown Bank, joins the ABA Banking Journal Podcast to discuss the bank's strategy and growth, its dedicated innovation group, how the bank is using AI and the bank's cli... more

On the latest episode of the ABA Banking Journal Podcast, ABA's Heather Trew breaks down recent news about the president's executive order on illegal immigration and the financial system and the advisory from the Financial Crimes Enforcement Networ... more

On the latest episode of the ABA Banking Journal Podcast — presented by Nexcess — Texas banker Ryan Coaxum joins the show to discuss how he was welcomed into the banking community as an employee, and how he tries to bring that same feeling of welcome... more

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Adam Metz
CEO, Orrstown Bank
Orrstown Bank
Episode: Talent and innovation in community banking
Ryan Coaxum
Senior Vice President for Community Development and External Affairs at Moody National Bank; Chair of ABA's Emerging Leaders Council
Moody National Bank
Episode: Creating a feeling of welcome . . . for customers and new bankers
Marc Womack
Executive Vice President and Head of US Consumer Deposit and Payment Products, TD Bank
TD Bank
Episode: How consumer deposits drive full relationship banking
Jenny Saunders
President of FC Bank, a division of CNB Bank; immediate past chair of the Ohio Bankers League
FC Bank / CNB Bank; Ohio Bankers League
Episode: How an Ohio banker talks with policymakers about stablecoin issues
Vince Delie
President, Chairman, and CEO of FNB Corporation
FNB Corporation
Episode: Tech transformation and AI to power bank growth
Mark Benskin
ABA staff, lead within the office of member engagement on wealth management and trust solutions
American Bankers Association
Episode: Capitalizing on opportunities to serve high-net-worth clients
Dan Brown
Office of the Chief Economist, ABA
American Bankers Association
Episode: Are credit union commercial loans risky business?
John Vermillion
Office of the Chief Economist, ABA
American Bankers Association
Episode: Are credit union commercial loans risky business?
Amanda Swoverland
President of Hatch Bank; former Chief Risk Officer at Sunrise Banks
Hatch Bank
Episode: Risk and strategy in sponsor banking

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Evan Sparks
Host of the ABA Banking Journal Podcast

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4.5 out of 5 stars from 61 ratings
  • Empowering, insightful and actionable! 🙌

    Whether you’re well established as someone innovating in the world of banking and finance, or just getting started as a catalyst for change within your organization - this is a must-listen podcast for you! Evan and the entire ABA team do an incredible job leading conversations that cover a huge breadth of topics related to the ins and outs of successfully navigating an ever changing banking landscape - from leaders who’ve actually walked the path. Highly recommend listening and subscribing!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JoshCrist
    United States6 years ago
  • Scintillating view into the secret world of high finance

    This was an excellent listen, highlighting elements of banking not commonly understood by the general public. The host Evan Sparks deftly guided the conversation to highlight interesting elements of the interviewees experience. Altogether an excellent podcast, and I will continue to subscribe.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    banker nerd
    United States9 years ago

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Talent and innovation in community banking
Q: What excites you most about the next five to ten years in banking?
Continuing to be relationship-driven while steadily investing in technology and data to enhance the client experience and drive efficiency across the organization.
Talent and innovation in community banking
Q: What is your talent strategy, and how do you attract and retain people who can drive growth in a community bank environment?
We believe the best idea wins, empower people to own their ideas, invest in their development, listen to feedback, and maintain a culture where talent and customer focus are central to success.
Talent and innovation in community banking
Q: How do you balance the importance of AI and automation with maintaining the relationship-driven model that defines community banks?
AI is aimed at efficiency and tailored client solutions, but banking remains a relationship business that values personal touch and trusted advisor roles for clients.
Talent and innovation in community banking
Q: Can you give us a bit more on Orrstown Bank's approach to technology and how it has evolved under your leadership?
We have an innovation group that tracks banking trends and focuses on evolving the technology and the data behind it to create a more client-facing experience while improving efficiency.
Capitalizing on opportunities to serve high-net-worth clients
Q: What can community banks do to compete in this evolving market?
They can rent infrastructure to provide trust services and partnered advisory platforms, or even establish their own RIAs, leveraging existing trust capabilities and adding robust tax and estate planning services to attract high-net-worth clients.

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The show centers on banking, fintech, policy, and practical strategies for financial institutions, with a steady focus on deposits, digital transformation, risk, and regulatory developments. Episodes frequently feature senior bank executives, ABA leadership, policymakers, and industry experts sharing real-world insights on growth, technology adoption, and navigating evolving compliance landscapes. A notable pattern is conversations that blend strategic thinking with tangible examples from regional and community banks, plus timely sponsor segments that spotlight technology and digital infrastructure. The host style is exploratory and informed, often drawing out actionable takeaways for practitioners, executives, and sponsors. This mix makes ... more

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