Main Session – High Performance Idea Exchange
Facilitated by Neil Stanley, CEO & Founder, The CorePoint
The High Performance Idea Exchange provides CEOs with a unique opportunity to discover best practices and to learn from the bankers who are implementing these ideas. Attendees will share their innovative thoughts and ideas in a…
Breakout Session – Industry and Bank Pricing Trends
Facilitated by John Adams Principal & Head of Investment Banking, Sheshunoff & Co Investment Banking
The banking industry confronts an uncertain year with regards to interest rates and possible regulatory changes post-election. Net interest margin expansion will be paramount as banks work to decrease their deposit costs. A long-awaited rebound in bank stocks in late 2024 lost steam in early 2025 but could still lead to improved bank M&A prices, as well as increased deal volume …
General Session – Economic Update For 2025
Facilitated by Dr. Ed Seifried
The US economy grew by 1.9% and 2.5% in 2022 and 2023 respectively. The growth continued in 2024 with the most recent third quarter GDP growth rate of 2.8%. Under normal circumstances these growth rates do not seem exceptional, however when one considers that this growth was obtained while the Federal Reserve’s battle against inflation, with its extremely high rates was underway, the growth in the economy seems remarkable. …