DBA Digest for October 24, 2025

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DBA continues to connect with prospective Associate Member companies to provide a solution for one or more of our Members. Instead of traveling around the country searching for solutions, the State Banker Associations (SBA) have an annual one-stop shop event to offer Association member solutions in areas such as compliance, lending, banking technology, trust, education, and more. This month, over 50 of my SBA peers representing 36 states gathered in the breathtaking state of Montana to engage with financial services and trust solution-driven companies. We look forward to welcoming these companies as new DBA Associate Members.

Speaking of new Associate Members, please WELCOME our newest Associate Members: Elle Van Dahlgren; Estateably; Delaware Community Reinvestment Action Council, and Prismm. These new associate members, along with the 60 other DBA Associate Members, offer products and services that help our Members improve operations, enhance their offerings, and address specific needs. Our Members benefit by having access to a diverse range of products and services from various Associate Members; opportunities to find top-quality, cost-effective solutions; and support the DBA’s mission to serve Delaware’s banking and trust industry.  

A Big Thank You to all our DBA Associate members. We value our partnership and appreciate all that your organization does to support the Association, its Members, and the great state of Delaware!   For a complete list of your DBA Solution-Driven Associate Members, please visit https://debankers.com/Associate-Members.html

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the 2025 Delaware Trust Conference

If you’ve been meaning to register for the 2025 Delaware Trust Conference, this is your final call — registration is closing soon. Join us October 28–29, 2025 at the Chase Center on the Riverfront in Wilmington, DE, or tune in via live stream from wherever you are.

This year’s conference marks 20 years of bringing together the best minds in trust, legal, and wealth management. You’ll hear from top experts, earn continuing-ed credits, and get practical insights you can use right away — all while connecting with peers who share your passion for Delaware trust law and planning.

• Earn CE credits for trust, legal, and accounting professionals
• Network with top industry leaders and decision-makers
• Access all sessions live and on-demand through November 30
• Celebrate two decades of Delaware’s leadership in the trust world

Don’t wait until it’s too late — this is the trust event of the year, and you don’t want to miss it. See you at the Chase Center (or online).

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.

Registration Now Open! DBA Cyber Forum: Wednesday, November 5

Register today 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, board member, 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.

Richards, Layton & Finger Attorneys Named Among Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers

Nineteen Richards, Layton & Finger attorneys have been named in four Lawdragon 500 guides in 2025. Lawdragon is a legal media company providing online news and features. It annually selects its honorees through a comprehensive process involving journalistic research, nominations, and peer vetting.

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.

Webinar: The CFPB's Most Ambitious Regulatory Agenda Ever. November 4th

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has recently released its Spring Semiannual Regulatory Agenda - the first under the Trump Administration - and it’s raising eyebrows across the consumer financial services industry.

What does this mean for your business? Which proposals are most likely to move forward? And which may stall out? Join us on November 4th, Noon to 1:30 p.m. ET, as we break it all down.

Meet Our Heroes: Wednesday, November 5th

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.

Webinar: Investing in Innovation

November 12, 2025, 1:00 ET

Join the ABA and the Delaware-based Center for Advancing Financial Equity (CAFE) Accelerator for a unique chance for bankers to connect with emerging FinTech leaders and explore solutions that address the key challenges in the financial industry. This webinar will showcase the innovation and creativity of the inaugural cohort of groundbreaking startups focused on advancing financial equity. Hear quick pitches from each startup, highlighting their innovative solutions. Engage directly with these startups to learn more about their cutting-edge technology and how it can benefit your institution.

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.

NY Fed Presents Making Missing Markets: Connecting Communities and Capital, November 19th

On Wednesday, November 19, 2025, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York will host a hybrid event on fostering and improving markets channeling investments into under-resourced communities. The event will explore strategies that help connect new sources of capital to community needs and solutions; scale existing sources of capital for communities; and connect previously unlinked buyers and sellers of services and products that address critical community challenges. Speakers and panelists will highlight the vital role of community-based interventions.

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.