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Ed touches on a multitude of ag-related topics including the Farm Bill, the ECORA Act, credit union and Farm Credit taxation hurdles, and much more.  If you work with ag customers, this is a must-listen episode!

We invite you to get to know our new IBA Chair - Betsy Johnson, President & CEO of Solutions Bank, located in Forreston, IL.  Betsy provides a birds eye look at her banking career path which ultimately culminated in her serving as the President & CEO.  She also discusses her goals for her term as Chair and touches on the IBA's newly crafted strategic plan.  And, finally, you will hear a bit about her second favorite (after the IBA!) professional passion - the Graduate School of Banking in Madison, Wisconsin.

Tune in to hear the latest on the 2022 campaign projections, current state and federal banking legislative issues, and legislative perspectives in the industry.

Outlook for Bank Earnings in 2022 and into 2023 with guest Kent Musbach, SVP, BOK Financial Unrealized loss in the investment portfolio Markets outlook for interest rates and yield curve Loan price lagging Deposit side risks and other higher-yielding options Rate rising environment

Cybersecurity: Chad Knutson, President, CISO, and Partner, SBS CyberSecurity What to expect in the months to come from a cybersecurity perspective Biggest cybersecurity challenges in 2022 Federal Reserve's FedLine Assurance Program How institutions need to stay ahead of cybercrime What keeps Chad up at night Strengths and weaknesses of banks current cybersecurity programs

Banker Perspective: Mick O’Rourke, President, Signature Bank Relationships with a capital R The Secret Sauce INVEST in Technology Serving your Stakeholders Liquidity, Low Interest Rates, Employment and looking forward to the future.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion Cedric Thurman, EVP and Chief Diversity Officer and Leslie Drish, Director of Diversity and Inclusion, Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago What to be thinking about Understanding the why Build DEI Culture Have the conversation

Be an Advisor Farmer Misconceptions How to help your customers with a Marketing plan Farmer Succession Planning Political Challenges and more

• Changes banks will see from the Biden Administration • Will the bigger challenge be new federal laws or a change in tone from new regulators? • What is on the horizon that banks need to research and be prepared for? • How can banks be prepared for a more active CFPB? • The proposal for a state CRA

2021 banking technology upgrade suggestions How do banks stay accountable with their cybersecurity? What changes in political leadership could impact banking technology? Where will technology in banking be in a few years? Why bankers should stay optimistic during 2021!

Episode #3: NAVIGATING THE WORKPLACE DURING COVID-19 – Hope McAllister, Executive Vice President of Human Relations – Busey Bank Current COVID-19 updates, and how Busey Bank is keeping employees safe Keeping company culture strong while working remote The importance of mental and emotional health in your employees How can the HR staff at a bank find resources to help guide them through COVID-19 Conversations about the COVID-19 vaccine

EPISODE 2: NEVER EVER GIVE UP! – Matt Feldman, President and CEO – Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago Lessons learned during 17 years at FHLBC Giving back to your community during uncertain times Best advice for bankers to reach success How the IBA and the FHLBC have worked together to serve the banking industry

EPISODE 1: ALL THINGS ELECTION! • Can we rely on current polling? • Is the election heading towards being a tight race or a landslide win? • What to watch for on election night? • When will we know the results? • What key races, other than the presidency, should we be watching? • Why exercising your right to vote is important!