DBA Digest for October 17, 2025

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Ready to be inspired, challenged, and connected? Attend the 2025 Most Powerful Women in Banking Conference & Gala, hosted by American Banker, October 21-23 in New York City. This is more than an event — it’s the gathering for leaders who are shaping the future of finance. Across three powerful days, you'll hear from trailblazing CEOs, rising stars, and industry disruptors. Expect bold conversations on leadership, innovation, AI, risk, regulation, and the big shifts redefining banking — all through the lens of the women leading the way. You’ll meet changemakers, build real connections, and leave with insights that spark action. Whether you're running a team or building your path forward, this is your chance to be part of the movement — not just as a spectator, but as a voice in the room.

The Conference concludes with at the iconic Gala honoring the year’s most influential women and teams. The DBA is proud to note that many of our member banks and their leaders are among the honorees in these categories. Check out this year’s list of honorees 2025 The Most Powerful Women in Banking | American Banker. Explore the full agenda and register for the conference at the link below.

It's Almost Here...

the 2025 Delaware Trust Conference

There's still time to register for the 20th annual Delaware Trust Conference, the premiere event for Trust Professionals. The 2025 Delaware Trust Conference features the top experts in the field with the latest information on how you can maximize the Delaware Trust advantage for your clients.

The Delaware Trust Conference is an ideal opportunity to network while obtaining up to 17.5 continuing education credits for: Trust Professionals, Portfolio Managers, Financial Advisors, Attorneys, CPAs, CTFAs, Wealth & Asset Management Services Executives, Executive Trust Officers, Investment Officers, Investment Managers, and Trust Department Managers.  

The 2025 Delaware Trust Conference will be live at The Chase Center on the Riverfront, AND live-streamed, October 28 and 29. The sessions will also be available on-demand through November! Hurry... register today!

Delaware Trust Conference Kickoff Reception – October 27: Delaware Contemporary Art Museum

The 2025 Delaware Trust Conference will kick off with a reception Monday night, October 27 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Delaware Contemporary Art Museum in Wilmington, DE. Tickets to this exclusive reception event are just $150 — please join us.

Note the reception is open to speakers and panelists to attend at no cost. Platinum and Diamond Sponsors receive two complimentary registrations to the reception with their sponsorships. Register today; space is limited.

Save the Date: DBA Cyber Forum: Wednesday, November 5

Join us for the next DBA Cyber Forum, where industry leaders and cybersecurity experts will share critical insights on:



·    Key regulatory updates

·    Common audit findings

·    Emerging cyber threats

·    Proactive defense strategies for financial institutions ...and much more!



Whether you're a compliance officer, IT leader, or executive overseeing risk management, this forum is designed to equip you with the tools and knowledge to stay ahead in today’s rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape. Sponsored by FoxPointe Solutions.

Welcome New Member: Capital Bank

The Delaware Bankers Association is pleased to welcome our newest member, Capital Bank, and introduce the Delaware Commercial Banking Team.

Founded in 1999, Capital Bank has grown from its Rockville, Maryland headquarters outside Washington D.C. into a leading institution serving businesses and individuals across multiple markets. While the bank's roots and primary focus remain in

the Washington D.C., Maryland, and Northern Virginia region, it has strategically expanded its reach by adding a new Commercial team in Delaware, new branch locations in Florida and North Carolina. The bank's recent acquisition of Integrated Financial Holdings brought it to North Riverside, Illinois, furthering its geographic diversity.

New Research: AI’s Impact on Jobs in Our Region

A new report examines the occupational exposure to artificial intelligence (AI) in the metropolitan areas of Delaware, southern New Jersey, and eastern and central Pennsylvania.

The study focuses on identifying which jobs are most exposed to AI, meaning how much AI could enhance or automate their tasks. Here are some key findings:

• The median AI exposure across all occupations in these areas is .307, indicating that about 31 percent of tasks in these jobs are affected by AI.
• Jobs requiring higher education and offering higher salaries are more likely to be affected by AI.

However, higher exposure doesn’t necessarily mean job losses. AI could potentially boost productivity and wages in some fields.

¡Celebramos! 20+ Years of Impact for Delaware’s Hispanic Communities

During the last week of Hispanic Heritage Month, representatives of Hispanic/Latino-led and -serving nonprofits met in Odessa to celebrate the Delaware Community Foundation’s Arsht-Cannon Fund (ACF) and its 20+ years of impact.

Guests included the President and CEO of the Latin American Community Center Maria Matos (middle), honored businesswoman and philanthropist Adrienne Arsht (left), whose parents endowed the fund, as well as Dr. Christine Cannon (right). Beginning in 2007, Dr. Cannon was tapped to shape the fund’s strategic direction to support educational opportunities for Hispanic Delawareans.

Richards, Layton & Finger’s Raymond J. DiCamillo Inducted into Prestigious American College of Trial Lawyers

Richards, Layton & Finger director Raymond J. DiCamillo, chair of the firm’s Corporate Department, has been inducted as a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers (ACTL). As one of the premier legal associations in North America, the invitation-only ACTL selects nominees who have a minimum of fifteen years in trial law and who have demonstrated the highest standards of trial advocacy, ethical conduct, integrity, professionalism and collegiality.

“We are proud to congratulate Ray on his induction as a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers,” said Richards Layton President Paul Heath. “Ray has always shown exceptional ability, professionalism, and integrity.”

2025 INSPIRING WOMEN IN STEM

CONFERENCE: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22

The Inspiring Women in STEM (IWSTEM) Conference is the leading professional development and networking event in Delaware designed to encourage, support, and inspire women in all aspects of STEM in their professional lives – including industry and government scientists and engineers, academic researchers, STEM educators, college students, and entrepreneurs. The 12th annual Inspiring Women in STEM Conference will be held at Deerfield Golf Club in Newark, DE on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. 

PLUS! Delaware Bankers Association members receive a $100 discount on tickets to the Inspiring Women in STEM Conference. The discount code for your member tickets is 25DBASTEM.  These codes can be applied during the checkout process.

Crossing the Credit Barrier Conference: October 22-23 

Registration is now open for the October 22–23 Crossing the Credit Barrier Conference, a dynamic gathering of researchers, bankers, innovators, and community leaders interested in better understanding the landscape around affordable credit and banking for low- and moderate-income communities and underserved populations.



Through insightful discussions, interactive workshops, and networking, explore research and analysis on the credit environment for families and small businesses. Join the discussion through panels spotlighting innovative approaches that are bridging gaps and enhancing opportunities for financial security.

Sip, Savor & Celebrate - Claymont Community Center: October 23rd

On Thursday, October 23, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., Claymont Community Center will be celebrating its 50th Anniversary at our Community Market & Garden (3117 Green Street, Claymont, DE 19703). Tickets are $50 in advance through this website and include heavy hors d'oeuvres, beer, wine and signature mocktails. We look forward to celebrating this occasion with all of our friends and supporters! 

NCC Chamber of Commerce Policy Makers with Senator Chris Coons: October 27

Join the New Castle County Chamber of Commerce for a discussion with Senator Chris Coons at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, October 27, 2025, at Eastside Charter School. To provide their members the opportunity to meet and engage in dialogue about the issues that matter to them, the Chamber hosts a series of events featuring key elected officials from all levels of government.

Morris James Grand Opening at Avenue North: October 29th

Our new home at Avenue North is opening! Join us for an evening of celebration as we toast to this exciting new chapter. We'll be offering complimentary drinks, food, and plenty of good cheer. We look forward to seeing you there!

Grand Opening Open House, Avenue North Headquarters, Wednesday, October 29, 2025, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Safeguarding Your Bank: Navigating AI Threats and Cyber Claims Trends: Wednesday, October 29th

As part of American Bankers Association’s Cybersecurity Month in October, ABA Insurance Services will be presenting “Safeguarding Your Bank: Navigating AI Threats and Cyber Claims Trends” on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, from 2 – 3 PM Eastern.

Don’t miss this opportunity to stay ahead of the curve! Join our experts as they discuss how AI is transforming the workplace and learn proactive strategies to mitigate emerging risks before they impact your organization. Mark Sadler of Great American Insurance Group’s Cyber Division and ABA Insurance Services’ Cyber Claims Manager, Sarah Cleves, will offer insights on AI in the workplace and suggest methods your bank can take to help safeguard information and data. They will also discuss emerging Cyber claims trends, including an uptick in ransomware claims, and offer suggested best practices to avoid such claims and to respond appropriately when they do occur.

This webinar is open to all, including nonmembers of the ABA.

Meet Our Heroes: Wednesday, November 5

Healthy Foods for Healthy Kids (HFHK) invites you to our second “Meet Our Heroes” event this fall, celebrating the transformative power of garden education in Delaware’s schools and communities. Join us Wednesday, November 5, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Food Bank of Delaware, 102 Delaware Veterans Blvd in Milford. Guests will have the opportunity to meet HFHK staff, board members, garden coordinators,educators, and like-minded corporate partners—all united in promoting healthier eating habits, hands-on science learning, and sustainability for future generations. The event will highlight how school garden education creates lasting benefits for families and communities across Delaware. Light refreshments and hors d'oeuvres will be served.

UD Trust Management Minor Reunion & Recognition Night: November 14th

Join us, Fri, Nov 14, 2025, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM, 100 Discovery Blvd, Newark,

as we celebrate 8.5 incredible years of the University of Delaware’s Trust Management Minor — a program built on community, mentorship, and lifelong impact. This special gathering brings together alumni, current students, volunteers, mentors, advisory board members, faculty, committee members, industry partners, and friends of the program for an evening of reconnection, recognition, and inspiration. Whether you were there in year one or just joined the journey — you are part of the legacy. Let’s raise a toast to internship placement, job placement, student success, lifelong friendships, and the future of fiduciary excellence. 

Come celebrate this exceptional program! And if you’ve benefited from or contributed to the program, maybe you or someone you know would be interested in taking on the mantle of leadership as the full-time Continuing-track Instructor of Trust Management and Business Law for the Trust Management Minor program. We at the DBA are proud of our role, in collaboration with many of our members, in creating and supporting the program over all these years. Now we’d like to see it grow, under an energetic new leader. Please consider the role and share it within your networks. Click this link for more information and to apply.

NCC Chamber of Commerce Women’s Leadership Conference: November 20th

The Women's Leadership Conference is back! RISE to meet the moment, to support one another, and to build a better future for all. This conference is for women ready to climb higher. It's an unparalleled opportunity to connect with over 500 accomplished women from all levels of the business world. Learn more and register at the link below.