Our Two Cents with MBA
Join us at the Missouri Bankers Association as we invite guests from across the banking industry to engage in informative and thought provoking conversations. We'll discuss a wide variety of critical topics, including legislative priorities, regulatory updates, major technology trends, attracting and retaining talent, and much more.
Episodes
48 episodes
Beyond Banking: Mark Ramsey, County Bank, Brunswick
Welcome to our Two Cents with MBA. I’m Lori Bruce, communications director for the Missouri Bankers Association.Every year, MBA publishes a calendar featuring photos of Missouri scenery and landscapes. These photos are submitted by banke...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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2024 Legislative Session & Advocacy Initiatives
MBA Senior Vice President David Kent and Vice President Emily Lewis join us on the podcast to discuss state legislation passed by the Missouri General Assembly in 2024. One of the measures addressed consumer loans, and MBA Senior Vice President...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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Get Out & Vote Aug. 6 in Missouri's Primary Election
Before Missourians head to the polls Aug. 6 for Missouri’s primary election, MBA President and CEO Jackson Hataway joins MBA’s government relations team —Senior Vice President David Kent and Vice President Emily Lewis — to share their insights ...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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A Conversation on Financial Wellness with MBA Chairman Adrian Breen
Throughout April, banks join various organizations and community groups to celebrate National Financial Literacy Month as they emphasize the important role that budgeting and saving play in managing finances. On this podcast episode, MBA Chairm...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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Missouri General Assembly Reaches Halfway Point
The Missouri General Assembly returned from its annual spring break this week for the last half of 2024 state legislative session, and MBA has several priority bills that are in good position in the Missouri House and Senate. David Kent and Emi...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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MBA Wraps Up Successful 2023 State Legislative Session
Welcome to Our Two Cents with MBA. I’m Lori Bruce, communications director for the Missouri Bankers Association.In this episode, we discuss the 2023 state legislative session with MBA’s government relations team — Senior Vice Presi...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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A Conversation with Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer
Joining us for this episode of Our Two Cents with MBA is Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer, who represents Missouri's third congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives. Congressman Luetkemeyer joins MBA President Jackson Hataway to...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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NextGen Reflects Diverse Range, Experience of Bankers
In this Our Two Cents with MBA podcast episode, MBA Vice President Emily Lewis speaks with Casey Crowell, senior vice president for The Bank of Missouri in Cape Girardeau, about MBA’s Next Generation in Banking. NextGen is the new name for the ...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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Hitting the Right Mark on Recruitment & Retention
What must an employer do to attract great prospective candidates while simultaneously ensuring current employees are enjoying their work environment? It’s a question that weighs heavily on the minds of employers across all industries. ...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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Banking on the Future: A Conversation with MU School of Business
As the banking world changes, it brings an array of job opportunities for individuals. For college students, an internship with a bank allows them to explore the career possibilities that banking offers. In this episode, Lindsey Hing with the M...
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A Winning Partnership: A Conversation with Focus Bank and Haberfeld
In this episode, we explore the partnership between Focus Bank and MBA associate member Haberfeld that has led to a culture of engagement to provide the best and highest level of customer service. Anna Ferrell, marketing director for Focus Bank...
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A Conversation with MBA Chairman J.R. Buckner
In this episode of Our Two Cents with MBA, we welcome new MBA Chairman J.R. Buckner, president and CEO of First Federal Bank of Kansas City. J.R. shares how education and encouragement from supervisors and managers early in his career led to hi...
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Midwest BankCentre, BJC HealthCare Discuss New Partnership
In this episode of Our Two Cents with MBA, we explore a new partnership between two St. Louis businesses, Midwest BankCentre and BJC HealthCare. BJC has developed a depository relationship with Midwest BankCentre to address a historic lack of i...
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Make Your Voice Heard! 2022 MBA Washington Visit
In this episode of Our Two Cents with MBA, we are excited to have Scott Breckenkamp and Don Thompson, regional presidents for First State Community Bank based in Farmington, join us to share their thoughts on MBA’s Washington Visit. Scott and D...
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Federal Banking Issues with Kirsten Sutton, ABA EVP Congressional Relations and Legislative Affairs
In this episode, we discuss major federal banking issues on the docket in Washington D.C. with Kirsten Sutton, ABA EVP of Congressional Relations and Legislative Affairs. New to the role, Kirsten offers insightful perspective on CFPB based on h...
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A Conversation with MBA Chairman John Everett
In this episode of Our Two Cents with MBA, John Everett, CEO of Legacy Bank and Trust in Springfield, reflects on this past year of serving as MBA chairman. John shares how his relationship with the Harlin family introduced him to MBA and how i...
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Overview of 2022 State Legislative Session
In this episode of Our Two Cents with MBA, MBA’s Government Relations staff joins us to share an overview of the state legislative session that concluded in mid-May. David Kent and Emily Lewis share how the atmosphere in the Missouri General As...
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St. Louis Regional Financial Empower Coalition
In this episode of Our Two Cents With MBA, we learn about the work of the St. Louis Regional Financial Empowerment Coalition. The coalition helps individuals with their financial health th...
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53:09
2022 Hot Topics in Compliance
In this episode, we discuss compliance hot topics in 2022 with MBA's Compliance Department. Senior Vice President Carol Barnett, Vice President Gina Jolly and Vice President Bryan Bradley dive into a wide range of topics, including overdraft pr...
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48:39
Fintech, Digital Assets and the Future of Banking - ABA Office of Innovation
In this episode, we spoke with staff from the ABA's Office of Innovation - Rob Morgan, SVP Innovation and Strategy, Matthew Daigler, Vice President/Senior Counsel Innovation Policy and Regulation, and Brooke Ybarra, Vice President Innovation St...
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31:14
Fintech, Digital Assets and the Federal Reserve of St Louis
In this episode, we interview three representatives for the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis about fintech in the state and the industry. Fintech partnerships are becoming more and more normalized within the banking industry. From a supervisor...
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52:30
The LIBOR Transition - Alternative Reference Rates and Banks
In this episode, we speak with Chris Rockers, a Partner at Husch Blackwell, about the upcoming LIBOR transition. New business will have to be written using an alternative reference rate after December 31st, with the leading candidate being SOFR...
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27:53
St Louis Fed on Economic Recovery and the Future of Supervision
In this episode, we speak with Assistant Vice President Bill Emmons and Supervisory Officer Megan Kahlenberg of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis about economic recovery and the future of supervision. They discuss the impact of current econ...
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29:49
Banks & Fintech - The Partnership Between Midwest BankCentre and MANTL
In this episode, we dive deeply into one story that exemplifies partnerships between fintech firms and banks. MANTL, a MBA associate member and fintech firm specializing in account opening software, partnered with Midwest BankCentre to develop ...
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38:13
Back to School - Celebrating a Return to In-Person Education
In this episode, we discuss the MBA School of Bank Management which will be held June 13-18 in Columbia, MO. The school was one of the last in-person events hosted by MBA prior to the pandemic, and we are excited to bring a new class together f...
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