Overview
Sept. 30 – Oct. 2, 2026
Royal Sonesta Chase Park Plaza, St. Louis, MO
Barack Ferrazzano Financial Institutions Group co-chair and partner Robert M. Fleetwood and regulatory section leader and partner John M. Geiringer will present at the Illinois Bankers Association's 2026 Annual Conference in St. Louis. The IBA's premier executive event brings community and regional bankers together for high-impact programming, peer networking, and access to leading industry providers focused on practical, immediately usable strategies for moving banks forward.
Rob and John will present the following session:
Executive Briefing on Current Issues and Opportunities
Thursday, October 1, 2026 | 3:30 PM – 4:15 PM
Community and regional bankers are applauding the current political and regulatory environment, and the industry has been operating with strength. However, bankers should not drop their guard. International uncertainty and economic headwinds are factors that bankers are evaluating when offering products and determining their strategic posture. Questions surrounding technological advances and risks continue to dominate the boardroom. Although the M&A environment is primed for action, the predicted glut of deals has yet to transpire. This session will discuss how bankers and directors should navigate these challenging issues, and more, by providing practical legal and regulatory guidance from experienced practitioners who represent banks of all sizes.
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About the Speakers
For additional information about Rob and John, please visit their biographies below.
