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Financial Brand Forum 2018: 7 Takeaways in 7 Minutes

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Financial Brand Forum , an exponentially growing event now in its fifth year – targeted at the morphing worlds of financial marketing, sales and service – is a well-oiled machine with several coats of highly buffed wax. The event included a mix of CLOs, COOs, CEOs and board members, not mainly CMOs anymore.

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GonzoBanker Awards 2017

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BNC shareholders got a terrific premium, a 47% dividend increase, and a continued leadership role for Richard D. Platoon Talent Leadership Award – Goes to WSFS Bank ’s Lisa Brubaker who, at Finastra ’s client conference, pointed to hiring more free-wheeling advisory talent in branches, “backstopped by a sergeant.”.