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By Heather MacKinnon, WBA vice president of legal and communications Nearly 300 bankers, representing 91 banks, gathered the first week of February in Wisconsin Dells for the 2026 WBA Bank Executives Conference coming together for two days of networking and education. Attendees connected with colleagues from across the state, heard insights from national keynote speakers, […]
By Elizabeth Fenton, WBA Communications Coordinator In small-town Wisconsin, a woman quietly withdrew more than $140,000 — money she believed would prevent legal trouble and protect her family. Across the state, a widower spent months wiring money to someone he thought cared about him. These scammers used social engineering in different ways, yet both roads […]
By Elizabeth Fenton, WBA communications coordinator “Debanking” is the latest lightning rod in the ongoing conversation about fairness and access in financial services. For many bankers across the state, the meaning and implications of debanking remain unclear. The Wisconsin Bankers Association (WBA) spoke with Peter Wilder, attorney at Godfrey & Kahn, who recently joined WBA […]
The Wisconsin Bankers Foundation (WBF) has recognized two retiring board members, Cathy Couey and Paul Adamski, for their many years of service to advancing the Foundation’s mission of expanding financial literacy. Couey, vice president of operations at Oakwood Bank, concluded her service of seven years, leaving behind a legacy of leadership and commitment to financial […]
By Rose Oswald Poels The Wisconsin Bankers Foundation (WBF) promotes financial responsibility through education, scholarships, and research across our state. We deliver on our mission through philanthropic programming made possible through the generosity of Wisconsin bankers. In the 2024-2025 fiscal year, the Foundation: Awarded seven grants to non-profit organizations that are making a difference in […]
The Wisconsin Bankers Association (WBA) has strengthened its partnership with Employ Milwaukee’s BankWork$ program by contributing $15,000 in financial support. The announcement came during the graduation ceremony for the summer cohort of students, where participants were recognized for completing the eight-week training program that prepares individuals for family-sustaining careers in the financial services industry. BankWork$ […]
