09/16/24

KBW CEO, Tom Michaud, on The Key Banking Storylines Going into Q4

Today we’re joined by KBW CEO, Tom Michaud, to discuss the key banking storylines going into Q4. The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show are solely those of the participants involved and do not necessarily represent those of SouthState Bank and its employees. SouthState Bank, N.A. – Member FDIC

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09/09/24

Trends Every Community Banker Should be Paying Attention to with Mark Kanaly

Today we sit down with Mark Kanaly, Partner at Alston & Bird to discuss the key trends every community banker should be paying attention to. The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show are solely those of the participants involved and do not necessarily represent those of SouthState Bank and its employees. SouthState Bank,…

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08/29/24

Takeaways from the Fed’s Jackson Hole Symposium with Joe Keating

Today Tom Fitzgerald and Joe Keating discuss the Fed’s recent Jackson Hole symposium, outlook for monetary policy, and overall implications for the broader economy. VIEW AGENDA AND REGISTER FOR THE ELEVATE FORUM HERE The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show are solely those of the participants involved and do not necessarily represent those…

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08/26/24

What Real-Time Payments Mean for Your Bank with Lee Wetherington from Jack Henry

Today Chris Nichols sits down with Lee Wetherington, Senior Director of Corporate Strategy at Jack Henry. They discuss the state of the payments industry and the implications of real-time payments for community banks. VIEW AGENDA FOR THE ELEVATE BANKING FORUM HERE The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show are solely those of the…

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08/15/24

The Fed is Getting Ready to Move… Are You?

Today Tom Fitzgerald and Lelia Coggins from our fixed-income strategies group discuss the recent developments in the bond market, the economic picture overall, and what it means for community banks like yours. CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE TO TOM’S FRIDAY FIVE NEWSLETTER The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show are solely those of the…

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07/29/24

Key Lessons From Bank Failures With John Maxfield

Today Chris Nichols, Director of Capital Markets at SouthState, sits down with investor, writer, and artist, John Maxfield.  They discuss key lessons from bank failures over the years and what the best banks need to be doing to stay relevant in the future. Check Out John’s Writing Here: https://www.maxfieldonbanks.com/ Register for the Elevate Banking Forum: https://southstatecorrespondent.com/the-elevate-banking-forum/

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07/22/24

Advising Your Borrowers on CRE Loans with Sim Cheema

Today we sit down with Sim Cheema, one of our ARC Program specialists with SouthState. Sim talks about the current state of interest rates, credit, CRE lending, and how to help your borrowers navigate the current environment. VIEW AGENDA AND REGISTER FOR THE ELEVATE FORUM HERE. The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show…

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07/15/24

Creating Remarkable Customer Experiences at Your Bank with Chris DiLorenzo

Today we sit down with Chris DiLorenzo from The James Paul Group to discuss the importance of relationship banking and how to create remarkable customer experiences. The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show are solely those of the participants involved and do not necessarily represent those of SouthState Bank and its employees SouthState…

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07/09/24

The Current State of Banking with Anton Schutz

Today we sit down with Anton Schutz, President of Mendon Capital. Anton specializes in the banking industry and we discuss the current challenges and opportunities facing regional and community banks today. The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show are solely those of the participants involved and do not necessarily represent those of SouthState…

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07/01/24

How to Resolve Conflict at Your Bank with Lon Langston

Today we bring back Lon Langston, Founder of the Engaged Banker Experience, back to the podcast to discuss how the best community bank leaders resolve conflict amonst their teams. Listen to Previous Conversations with Lon Here Leading Through Change with Lon Langston (2023) How to Scale Your Banks Culture with Lon Langston (2022) Creating an…

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06/06/24

The Keys to Asset-Liability Management in Today’s Rate Environment

Today Tom Fitzgerald sits down with Billy Fielding to discuss the ALM trends we are seeing with our community bank clients and strategies to navigate the current economic environment. The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show are solely those of the participants involved and do not necessarily represent those of SouthState Bank and…

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05/27/24

When Will the Fed Start Cutting Rates? Economic Outlook with Joe Keating

Today Tom Fitzgerald welcomes Joe Keating back to the podcast. Joe serves as Senior Portfolio Manager at SouthState Wealth and is a regular contributor to the podcast. They discuss Joe’s economic forecast and when the Fed might start cutting rates. Subscribe to Tom’s Friday Five Newsletter Here The views, information, or opinions expressed during this…

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05/20/24

The Art of Selling Your Bank with Kurt Knutson

Today we sit down with former bank CEO, Kurt Knutson. We discuss his book The Art of Selling Your Bank, where most M&A deals go wrong, how to merge 2 different cultures, and how to increase your bank’s value — whether you plan to sell or remain independent.  GET THE FIRST SECTION OF KURT’S BOOK FOR…

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05/13/24

The State of Bank M&A with Catherine Mealor from KBW

Today we sit down with Catherine Mealor, Managing Director of Equity Research at KBW. We discuss the current M&A environment and its implications for communtiy banks. The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show are solely those of the participants involved and do not necessarily represent those of SouthState Bank and its employees. SouthState…

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05/06/24

5 Fundamentals to Transform Your Leadership with Mark Miller from Chick-fil-A

Today we bring back a popular guest and friend of the show, Mark Miller.  Mark spent over 40 years with Chick-fil-A, most recently serving as Vice President of High Performance Leadership. Mark recently retired and has co-founded a new organization dedicated to serving leaders called Lead Every Day. In today’s episode, we talk with Mark…

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04/15/24

The Future Of Core Processing With Nymbus CEO Jeffery Kendall

Today Chris Nichols, our Director of Capital Markets, sits down with Nymbus CEO Jeffery Kendall. Chris and Jeffery talk about the future of core processing, payments, how banks should be thinking about their relationship with their core provider, and the new opportunities emerging for banks to offer more innovative products and solutions to their customers….

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04/08/24

The Future of Fintech & Community Banking with Scott Mills

Today we’ll be speaking with Scott Mills, president of the William Mills agency based in Atlanta. They specialize in helping fintechs connect with banks, and they work with a number of major bank technology providers. Scott talks about the future of fintech, where fintech partnerships often go wrong for community banks, and how to properly evaluate a…

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04/01/24

The Biggest Challenges Facing Community Banks with Karl Nelson

Today we bring back Karl Nelson from KPN Consulting. Karl recaps the previous year in banking and discusses the biggest challenges facing community banks today. GET YOUR FREE ARC STEP-UP PLAYBOOK HERE The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show are solely those of the participants involved and do not necessarily represent those of…

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03/25/24

Growing Your Leadership and Your Bank with Alex Judd

Today we bring back Alex Judd, Founder of Path for Growth, to discuss healthy leadership, growth, culture, and more. GET YOUR FREE ARC STEP-UP PLAYBOOK HERE The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show are solely those of the participants involved and do not necessarily represent those of SouthState Bank and its employees SouthState…

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03/18/24

The State of the Banking Industry with Nathan Stovall

Today we’re joined by Nathan Stovall, Director of Financial Institutions Research at S&P Global.  We discuss deposit trends, the outlook for commercial credit, and outlook for interest rates. GET YOUR FREE ARC STEP-UP PLAYBOOK HERE The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show are solely those of the participants involved and do not necessarily…

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