Organizers

SouthState Correspondent Division

Event Description

You’re invited to our webinar on May 12th at 2pm ET where we will discuss the shifting landscape of banking and what it takes to win in 2026. We’ll cut through the noise and focus on what truly moves the needle, for your balance sheet, your clients, and your long-term independence.

We’ll cover:

  • The key drivers of bank performance and how to put them to work
  • Practical strategies to win high-quality loans, grow fee income, and improve ROE and ROA
  • How the conflict in the Middle East is impacting inflation, interest rates, and the broader economic outlook
  • Proven approaches to retaining your best clients for the long term
  • How banks can navigate uncertainty while protecting their independence
  • Update on the state of tokenized deposits and stablecoin. Hear out latest thoughts on the new proposed regulations, our dual-token strategy, and what the options are for banks in the market
  • How AI is being applied at community banks to enhance efficiency, improve customer experience, and support smarter decision-making

 

If you’re a bank executive or lender looking to elevate your bank’s performance, this webinar is for you.

Meet the Speakers

Chris Nichols
President, Institutional Banking
Ed Kofman
Managing Director of Loan Sales and Trading