The New Jersey Banker Podcast

The New Jersey Banker

John Mangini
On the 4th Tuesday of every month our hosts, NJBankers President and CEO John E. McWeeney, Jr and NJBankers EVP and Director of Government Relations, Mike Affuso, will be joined by CEOs, Financial Influencers, Politicians, and Leaders in the New Jersey Banking industry to discuss current topics crucial to the local, state, and national economies. Visit nj.bankers.com to discover more about the New Jersey Bankers Association, subscribe to our newsletter, read our magazine and discover the benefits of membership.
Breaking Down the 2023 New Jersey Elections
Today our President and CEO, Mike Affuso, sits down with David Wildstein, Editor in Chief of the New Jersey Globe, for a discussion of the recent election results in New Jersey and nationally, the impacts of early voting, a look at the 2024 election cycle, and more.
Nov 28, 2023
25 min
Pros and Cons for Financial Institutions that Choose to Work with Cannabis-Related Businesses
In the episode we sit down with Tony Raponich, President & CEO of Shield Compliance, to discuss the pros and cons of serving the cannabis industry today, while there's still conflict between federal and state law, potential risks and consequences for financial institutions that choose to work with cannabis-related businesses, the SAFER Banking Act, and more
Oct 24, 2023
24 min
Bridging the Gap Between Technology Jobs and Workers in New Jersey
In this episode our President and CEO, Mike Affuso, sits down with Alberto Garofalo, New Jersey Market President for Bank of America, to discuss Bank of America's partnership with the Liberty Science Center, the High Schools of the Future initiative, the need to increase the number of qualified candidates to fill STEM roles in New Jersey, and more.
Sep 26, 2023
19 min
The Impact of the Supreme Court's Affirmative Action Ruling on NJ Businesses and DEI Programs
Our President and CEO, Mike Affuso, sits down with Rosemary Alito, Practice Area Leader for Labor, Employment and Workplace Safety at K&L Gates to discuss impacts and implications of the recent Supreme Court's Affirmative Action ruling on NJ businesses, DEI initiatives, diverse applicant pools, minority and women owned businesses, and more.
Aug 22, 2023
20 min
Addressing Rising Health Care Plan Costs
In this episode, Mike Affuso sits down with Matthew Cooney, President and CEO of Bankers Cooperative Group for an in-depth discussion on addressing and combating this rising cost of employee health plans. Hear tips on how to keep costs down and the importance of an effective communication plan when it comes to discussing plans with employees and how the evolving workplace continues to shape how plans are structured and communicated.
Jul 25, 2023
21 min
Financial Challenges Faced By Victims of Human Trafficking and What Banks Can Do to Help
In this episode, our president and CEO, Mike Affuso, sits down with Miriam Haimes and Megan Ludstrom from the New Jersey Coalition Against Human Trafficking to discuss how banks are exploited by traffickers, financial challenges victims face, what banks can do to support them, and more. If you suspect traifficking is occuring please call the hotline 888-373-7888 or visit www.safernj.org
Jun 27, 2023
24 min
Exploring the Upcoming Changes and Challenges in the New Jersey Banking Industry
NJBankers president and CEO sits down with NJBankers incoming Chair and Chair, President, & CEO of Northfield Bank, Steve Klein to discuss some of today's most pressing issues for the New Jersey banking industry including, the debt ceiling, changes to FDIC insurance coverage, talent attraction and retention, and more.
May 23, 2023
20 min
The Role of New Technology in the Embedded Future of Banking
In this episode, NJBankers President and CEO, Mike Affuso, sits down with Ron Shevlin, Chief Research Officer at Cornerstone Advisors to discuss changing #consumer behaviors, #fintech's impact on the future of banking, banking as a service, #AI, and more.
Apr 25, 2023
23 min
The Future of the Cyber Fiduciary
In this episode, NJBankers President and CEO, Mike Affuso, sits down with Dave Detweiler, Managing Director of SEI Sphere, to discuss the role of the fiduciary when it comes to #cybersecurity, current risks being faced, new regulations in this space, and more.
Mar 28, 2023
21 min
Building and Maintaining a Culture of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Your Organization
In this episode, NJBankers President and CEO, Mike Affuso, sits down with Tammy Mata, Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer & Director of Human Resources at Valley Bank to discuss considerations when launching a #DEI initiative, the importance of continually breathing new life into existing DEI initiatives, supporting a culturally and demographically #diverse workforce, and more.
Feb 28, 2023
24 min
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