DBA Digest for October 31, 2025

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For a field not known for flash, the Delaware trust industry knows how to put on a show. The 20th annual Delaware Trust Conference, held this week at Wilmington’s Chase Center on the Riverfront (and online for remote attendees), once again proved that Delaware can present a conference worth dressing up for (or logging in to). This year’s conference drew a full house of trust officers, attorneys, wealth managers, CPAs, and estate planners — all in pursuit of the latest insights in regulation, taxation, and trust innovation. Once again, the sessions reflected an industry that’s both traditionally solid and evolving to meet clients’ needs.

The hybrid format continued to shine. In-person attendees enjoyed the energy and networking buzz, while virtual participants appreciated the convenience of watching remotely. All attendees have the ability to catch missed sessions on demand for credits through November 30th. For professionals collecting CLE or CE credits, it's efficient and painless — a rare thing in continuing education.

As it has for the last 20 years, the 2025 Delaware Trust Conference delivered exactly what attendees came for: authoritative insight, meaningful dialogue, and a reaffirmation that Delaware remains the lodestar of the trust and fiduciary universe. The Delaware Trust Conference continues to blend both substance and sparkle — and reaffirm that Delaware’s place at the center of the wealth management map isn’t going to be dislodged anytime soon. Thank you to all our sponsors, speakers, exhibitors, and attendees. See you all next year at the 2026 Delaware Trust Conference.

DBA Cyber Forum: Next Wednesday, November 5

There's still time to register for next Wednesday's DBA Cyber Forum. Be there as industry leaders and cybersecurity experts 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.

Barclays to Acquire Leading U.S. Personal Loan Originator Best Egg

Barclays PLC announces that its wholly-owned US consumer banking subsidiary Barclays Bank Delaware has agreed to acquire Best Egg, Inc. for $800 million. Completion of the Transaction is subject to required regulatory approvals and other conditions.

Best Egg is a leading US direct-to-consumer personal loan origination platform with a focus on prime borrowers and an established track record of risk management. The Business has consistently grown since its establishment in 2013 and has facilitated over $40 billion in personal loans to more than two million customers.

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.

Delaware Black Chamber of Commerce and Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice Joint Mixer: November 13th

Join us for our Fall Mixer in partnership with the Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice, Thursday, November 13, 5:00 – 7:30 PM at Thompson Island Brewery, 30133 Veterans Way, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971. This mixer is all about bridging business and justice for a better Delaware. Enjoy great food, drinks, and conversation while connecting with fellow business owners, professionals, and community leaders. Let’s continue building strong relationships and expanding our network across the state. Reserve your spot today. Registration is free.

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.