The New Jersey Bankers Association is the statewide trade association that represents commercial banks, savings institutions, and other depository financial institutions operating in New Jersey. Its mission is to advocate for sound state banking policy and regulation, support members with compliance and professional education, promote community and economic development, and provide networking and industry resources to strengthen the state’s banking sector.
State banking and financial services regulation, consumer and small-business lending policy, community reinvestment and affordable housing finance, payments and fintech regulation, cybersecurity and operational resilience standards, taxation and economic development issues affecting banks, workforce development and professional education for banking staff.
Primarily funded by membership dues from banks and financial institutions, plus revenue from conferences, training programs, sponsorships, and publications.
Member banks and credit institutions operating in New Jersey, national and regional banking industry groups such as the American Bankers Association, and related financial services trade associations and state business groups.
Non-profit trade association (state banking association, typically organized as a 501(c)(6))