New Jersey’s banks will be heading into the New Year with a lot of positive momentum while at the same time facing some lingering and growing challenges. All in all, though, if the national and state economies continue to grow at a moderate pace the expectation is that banks will perform well in 2015. This would continue a trend of modest, but consistent improvement since the Great Recession. Read More

People are paying more of their health care costs these days. It’s no wonder there is a lot of interest in keeping these costs down.  Since many employer plans reset for January 1st, now is a good time to think about controlling your personal healthcare spending budget.   A smart way to do this is to avoid using doctors and hospitals that are “out of network.”  Insurance carriers do not have contracts for reduced rates with an out-of-network doctor or hospital.   So, by using them you could end up with higher costs and more work.  Read More

New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance Commissioner Ken Kobylowski told a group of more than 100 bankers and financial industry representatives recently that New Jersey banks are in generally good financial health, but still face many challenges. Read More

New Jersey businesses performed better in 2014 than in 2013 and are more optimistic about the next 12 months, with significant growth expected in 2015, according to survey data released by The Provident Bank. Read More

One of the top concerns among bank CEOs is inconsistent supervisory expectations and treatment related to examination experience, regulatory interpretation and enforcement, or supervisory guidance. To help address these concerns, ABA and the state bankers associations developed the Regulatory Feedback Initiative. Read More

Last month, NJBankers became a member of the New Jersey Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Cell (NJCCIC).  Located at the Regional Operations and Intelligence Center in West Trenton, the NJCCIC is New Jersey’s “one-stop-shop” for all cybersecurity information sharing and reporting.  Read More

NJBankers is giving your bank the opportunity to get the recognition it deserves for its community service initiatives.  The Community Service Award program highlights the significant impact New Jersey banks have on their local communities.  Without your help, we cannot tell our story. Read More

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Friday, January 16, 2015 
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The Economic Leadership Forum is Less than 10 Days away! Don't forget to register. Read More

Allstate New Jersey Insurance Company
Allstate's Year End Promotion has come to a close.  Congratulations to the following winners of the Grand Prize drawings: Maria DiGiovanni from First Hope Bank won a Kindle Fire and Stacey Yurchak from Highlands State Bank won a $100 pre paid gift card, Congratulations!

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Hiring a qualified person with a disability brings benefits beyond just filling a position to meet federal requirements. Attend the Employer Symposium for employer-focused information about benefits, resources and best practices for hiring individuals with disabilities. Read More

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