Banking events are a regular part of bank life because of the highly regulated nature of the industry. Keeping up-to-date on compliance issues that change quickly is required and regular attendance to regional and national bank training ensures your business is prepared to implement regulations. Bank seminars and classes designed for every level of personnel are available across the country.

Technology is a driving force in the banking industry and American banking events expose those attending to innovative products and software. Banking seminars designed to target specific topics help promote learning at every level of the business to keep you ahead of the competition. Consider the following when selecting a banking event to attend:

1. Maintain compliance through banking seminars that provide current regulatory updates.

2. Provide your customers innovative products with technology found at banking trade shows.

3. Solve new problems facing your bank at a regional banking event.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Banking seminars keep your business informed of regulatory changes

Keeping up with regulations and compliance is a critical part of any bank and requires attending more than one bank seminar throughout the year. Tight controls that cover every aspect of the banking industry protect the bank and its customers. Regulations change at a staggering pace, however, banking industry events focused on compliance make for a smoother audit and happier customers.

I recommend: Lorman Education Services provides banking seminars on changing regulations and issues currently facing the banking industry. The American Strategic Management Institute (ASMI) hosts an annual banking event on regulatory compliance as well as regular webinars covering a wide range of compliance topics.

Discover ways to improve efficiency at the next bank conference

Banking events that focus on technological changes in the industry introduce faster, more efficient ways of monitoring transactions, processing checks and expanding products for the digital age. Banking conferences put you in touch with the information you need to stay ahead of the competition, and cut operating costs through automation.

I recommend: JPMorgan Chase & Co. hosts an annual technology conference by invitation, as well as investment events around the world. With bank technology as its primary focus, United Business Media LLC provides a series of banking events. AllConferences.com provides a list of national and international banking technology conferences including the Securities Tech Conference, which provides a forum to address the latest challenges, concerns and solutions for supporting and driving your company's strategic initiatives to help your bank compete effectively and minimize costs.

Address current issues your bank faces through banking seminars offered by the Federal Reserve banks

Regional federal banking conferences and seminars cover issues outside of the local influence of most banks. Hosted by the Federal Reserve banks, these banking events help you get answers to problems your bank faces, as well as keeping you up-to-date on upcoming changes.

I recommend: The Federal Reserve Bank of New York host regular events to assist banks within their region to deal with current issues. Focused on banking events for the Southwest region, the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco holds meeting throughout the year for banks and compliance officers.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Local business organizations often host banking events that are ideal for promoting your bank. Contact your local Chamber of Commerce for a list of opportunities to bring in new business.