WISCONSIN BANKERS ASSOCIATION
WBA
JAN.|FEB.|2023
Bank Executives February 8–10, 2023
Kalahari Resort & Convention Center Wisconsin Dells
ALL IN This year’s theme brings bank leaders from across the state “All In” WBA
WISCONSIN ECONOMIC REPORT
Read what’s in store for the 2023 Wisconsin economy in this issue of Wisconsin Banker. The Wisconsin Economic Report on pgs. 17–24 features sector forecasts from industry leaders in agriculture, banking, business/ manufacturing, construction, grocery, health care, housing, and technology.
FOUNDED 1892
The Wisconsin Bankers Association (WBA) is excited to announce that the annual Bank Executives Conference will reconvene at the Kalahari Convention Center in Wisconsin Dells this February 8–10. As the largest gathering of
CONFERENCE
bank leaders in the state, this year’s event will focus on bringing leaders “All In” for the benefit of their bank, community members, and industry. » Executive-Level Education Each year, WBA’s Bank Executives
Conference is regarded as the state’s premier gathering of banking professionals and national experts — the 2023 event will be no different! In combining programming tailored to the specific needs of banking leaders in Wisconsin
with various trending topics sure to impact our industry, bankers will have the opportunity to arm themselves with the resources and knowledge to remain relevant and resilient for years to come. (continued on p. 16)
Banks Serve Communities with Invisible Credit in an Effort to Develop Financially Capable Consumers challenges these individuals face and how they can best be served.
By Hannah Flanders Throughout the United States, millions of Americans are left out of mainstream financial services due to their credit score, or lack thereof. As financial inclusion — with particular emphasis on providing the underbanked access, expanding opportunities for all, and eliminating barriers — becomes increasingly more critical in ensuring every consumer has
the possibility to gain wealth, it is equally as
important that banks understand the unique
What Does it Mean to be Credit Invisible? According to information compiled by Oliver Wyman based on data by Experian and previous Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) research, around 28 million American adults are credit invisible. Additionally, 21 million adults (continued on p. 26)
Notice… This January/February 2023
issue is the start of the bimonthly production of the Wisconsin Banker newsletter. The six combined issues are: January/February, March/April, May/June, July/August, September/October, and November/December. Timely, relevant, and up-to-date news, articles, and resources are posted online at wisbank.com and published in the Wisconsin Banker Daily, the Association’s digital e-newsletter.
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