In recent days, the Windsor Agreement has gotten a thumbs-up from UK and EU representatives, paving the way for Northern Ireland to achieve equal access to trade with both Great Britain and the European Union. David Faller explains the details and ramifications and discusses the effects of national policies elsewhere—including the EU and China—on the ways goods and services move around the world.

03/23/2023 David Faller - National trade policies shift the global economic picture

Springtime brings tax time, but, according to Caryn Levey, SVP and Private Banking Group manager, it’s also a good opportunity to tidy up your finances. From rebalancing investments to managing expenses to tax-saving strategies for the coming year, these tips can freshen up your understanding of the ways you spend and save. Also: Social Security considerations.

04/11/2024 - Caryn Levey - Spring cleaning for your financial house

Danny Salazar looks at the latest reports on small business. Despite some lingering economic concerns around inflation, he’s still seeing optimism among his clients. Workforce concerns continue to center around recruitment and retention of talented, experienced employees. Cybersecurity also remains top of mind, emphasizing the need for internal training and having plans in place if attacks occur.

04/18/2024: Danny Salazar - Small business topics: the economy, recruitment & cybersecurity

Residential loan officer Lori Rinaldi discusses the challenges facing younger homebuyers in a pricey market. Fed rate drops are only the beginning of the road to affordability. Inventory, saving enough for down payments and playing the waiting game remain big challenges for many potential buyers.

04/25/2024: Lori Rinaldi - Homeownership remains elusive for millennials

Inflation may a concern in nearly every country right now, but Vice President of Foreign Exchange Angie Kappel reports that world economic growth is surging this year. The U.S. continues to lead the way with Mexico following closely behind, thanks to the emergence of nearshoring.

05/02/2024: Angie Kappel - Global economics from a currency perspective

Doug McClure, commercial banking SVP, addresses small business owners' inflation worries and rate stagnation, and what business bankers can do. Uncertainty has prompted some to reevaluate their debt and investment plans, as mid-size companies are seeking tech-forward banking solutions, prioritizing fraud prevention and payment automation.

05/09/2024: Doug McClure - Small businesses concerned about fraud and rate uncertainty

Director of Treasury Management, Sales and Onboarding Melissa Cooper talks about how businesses as well as consumers are turning to digital payment options. Virtual cards, digital wallets, automated software and other options offer not only convenience and speed, but the added security traditional methods like checks can’t offer.

05/16/2024: Melissa Cooper - Digital payments making inroads to business and consumer markets

VP/Portfolio Manager Jake Braund calls Wall Street’s recent bump “spectacular”—but why, at the same time, is public perception of the economy is decidedly negative? Jake takes a look at the numbers and explains the figures that go into determining market health. In short, it’s complicated, but a sunnier picture than many think it is.

05/23/2024: Jake Braund - Prices and the economy: Perception vs realty

Some of Associated Bank's most well-respected financial leaders offer their analysis of current events in the financial world. You won't want to miss these conversations. From discussing local commercial real estate to assessing national and global economic trends to dissecting political implications on the banking industry – anything is fair game.

03/23/2023 David Faller - National trade policies shift the global economic picture

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