This episode of Talk Business and Politics, hosted by Roby Brock, features discussions on the banking sector in Arkansas.
Guests include Brad Chambless, the new chairman of the Arkansas Bankers Association and CEO of Farmers and Merchants Bank, and Susannah Marshall, the Arkansas Bank Commissioner. They discuss the recent bankers' convention, goals for the banking association focusing on elder financial exploitation, supporting service members and veterans, and ensuring equal services across all Arkansas banks.
The discussion also covers the state of banking from a regulatory perspective, the challenges of the current interest rate environment and cybersecurity, and strategies for handling elder fraud, including legislation that allows banks to take action to protect their customers.
00:25 Meet the Guests: Leaders in Arkansas Banking
00:42 Recap of the Arkansas Bankers Association Convention
00:58 Chairman's Goals: Tackling Elder Exploitation and Supporting Veterans
02:01 State of Arkansas Banks: A Regulatory Perspective
03:29 Navigating High Interest Rates and Banking Challenges
04:42 Addressing Elder Financial Exploitation: Legislation and Bank Actions
