FTC Methods is an active member of the NJ Bankers Association.  For more than 106 years the New Jersey Bankers Association, or NJBankers, has been an advocate for the New Jersey banking industry. Founded in a passion for representing the interests of the state’s banking community, the NJBankers mission remains as strong today as ever, even as the requirements for fulfilling its commitment have grown.

Today their membership consists of more than 120 banking institutions of all banking charters that are headquartered or have branches in New Jersey. In addition, more than 200 firms that provide goods and services to the banking community are associate members. The association is governed by a 33-member board of directors and, with its subsidiary and affiliated companies, staffed by 24 employees.

Their primary mission is to represent their membership’s interests before state and federal government and regulatory authorities. In addition, NJBankers provides their members with services and support in public and media relations, education and employee health insurance benefit programs and assistance in meeting Community Reinvestment Act regulations.

NJBankers also promotes sound business practices and hosts forums for the free exchange of ideas and experiences. With the same dedication and commitment our members use to serve their customers and communities, NJBankers and affiliated companies staff are there to help the state’s bankers with their specific needs to succeed in today's challenging financial services environment.

FTC Methods is proud to be an Affiliate Member of the Pennsylvania Bankers Association. Since 1895, The Pennsylvania Bankers Association (PBA) has been representing the banking industry across the Keystone State at the state and federal level. In addition, the PBA conducts some of the finest seminars, academies and schools available to bankers anywhere in the United States. The Pennsylvania Bankers Association is a member-driven organization that relies on a variety of banker committees to shape PBA policy and programs. Through this member input, the PBA has maintained a standard of excellence that is unrivaled in the industry. Today, the PBA is considered one of the strongest and most respected trade associations in Pennsylvania. www.pabanker.com

FTC Methods is also actively involved in the NY / NJ  chapter of the Financial Managers Society is comprised of financial executives and affiliate organizations in the New York / New Jersey area, and provides the following services for it’s members:  

• Formal and informal educational opportunities provided locally.
• A local forum to exchange ideas, challenges, and solutions with your peer group.
  
• Leadership skills are gained by actively participating on various committees, especially as committee chairperson.
• Recognition throughout the financial community as a member of a professional financial executive organization.
• Earn CPE credits for chapter meetings and sponsored educational activities. www.fmsnynj.org

Well known high profile speakers join us at dinner meetings, where they present their ideas and perspectives. The dinner meetings are also excellent opportunities for bankers and others concerned with the banking industry to network and share ideas. The South Jersey Bankers Association also conducts educational seminars to enhance the member knowledge about specific banking services and strategies. www.southjerseybankers.com