October 31, 2022

As I traveled the country this summer speaking at various state bankers association conventions, I’d always ask this question of my audience: How many of you have clients and customers asking you about cryptocurrencies and digital assets? And nearly everywhere I went, nearly every hand would go up.

I recently attended the American Bankers Association Annual Convention in Austin, Texas. It was an excellent event, loaded with critical information and insights on the latest issues. Scott Anderson delivered a stirring farewell as Chairman of the ABA, recognizing the exceptional leadership of ABA President Rob Nichols, the ABA’s leadership in assisting its member banks in becoming more diverse and inclusive, the commitment of bankers across the country in advocating for our industry, and the dedication of those same bankers to serving their communities. Scott’s enthusiasm energized the room. He repeated his pride in being a banker, and I was proud of how he represented the industry and, more specifically, bankers in Utah!