Managing credit risk requires an understanding of the external forces that can affect your borrowers, especially government policies. This webinar will break down the financial implications of current federal actions coming out of Washington D.C., and how they may influence your clients’ performance.   This session explores the real-world impact of and discusses the impacts regarding tariff changes, monetary policy shifts, and fiscal decisions that shape today’s business environment. With this insight, you’ll be better equipped to ask the right questions, anticipate potential cash flow pressures, and strengthen your strategy for evaluating borrower risk.   Learning Objectives: Understand tariff, monetary, and fiscal federal policies that influence business cash flow and credit risk. Assess how monetary policy decisions influence borrowing costs, liquidity, and debt service capacity. Identify early warning indicators tied to policy shifts that could signal increased credit risk. Duration: 60-minutes   Presented live and recorded on 02/10/26.  

Digital assets can be complex, and recent developments, such as the GENIUS Act, add new layers community bankers need to understand. As these tools become increasingly referenced in financial transactions, having a solid grasp of the fundamentals is no longer optional. This webinar breaks down the basics and offers a clear, practical introduction to digital assets. You’ll explore how digital assets are recorded and transferred, as well as compare the shared ledger technology (blockchain) that underpins digital assets with the traditional controlled ledgers (cores) used by banks today. This session provides foundational knowledge that will help you engage in conversations about what they are, how they function, and why they matter. Learning Objectives: Understand what qualifies as a digital asset. Learn about the different types of digital assets. Identify the core features that define a digital asset. Understand the difference between shared/distributed ledgers (blockchain) and controlled/centralized ledgers (traditional core banking systems). Build confidence in discussing digital assets with colleagues and customers.   Duration: 60 minutes Presented live and recorded on 02/10/26.

The rules and regulations governing IRAs, HSAs, and other tax favored savings accounts are constantly evolving, and can be challenging to keep up with. Rely on our industry experts to bring you up to date on recently proposed legislation and regulatory updates that may affect your organization and your clients. Learning Objectives: Understand legislative and regulatory changes affecting IRAs, HSAs, and other tax-advantaged savings accounts. Learn how these updates may impact your organization’s practices and client strategies. Gain insights on how to effectively navigate and apply these changes to stay compliant and optimize client outcomes.   Duration: 60 minutes  Presented live and recorded on 2/11/26.  

This session provides a clear overview of stablecoins, explaining how they are designed, how they operate within the broader digital asset ecosystem, and why they have become a focus within the banking industry. You’ll walk through the fundamentals of stablecoins, highlight the distinctions between major stablecoin models, and discuss the evolving regulatory landscape. Plus, gain insight into why stablecoin developments are becoming more relevant for banks of every size. Learning Objectives: Learn how stablecoins work and their role within the broader digital asset ecosystem. Understand stablecoin reserve requirements and transparency under the Genius Act. Differentiate between traditional fractional banking and fully reserved banking models. Identify the differences between types of stablecoins, such as fiat-backed, crypto-backed, and algorithmic models. Duration: 60 minutes Presented live and recorded on 02/11/26.