Following the devastation of Hurricane Ian, which made landfall on the southwest coast of Florida as a powerful Category 4 storm, Florida banks of all sizes have stepped up to meet the needs of impacted communities and FEMA-declared disaster areas by making financial donations, extending account assistance and supporting employees and residents. Thus far, based on most current information, Florida's banking industry has generously donated more than $4.0 million in the first 24 hours in direct assistance to the Florida Disaster Fund, the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund, and other organizations that are working to meet needs in the impacted areas. The Florida Bankers Association (FBA) donated $25,000 to the Florida Disaster Relief Fund.

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Sep 21, 2022 - FOX Business
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Florida Bankers CEO Alex Sanchez says elections have consequences when banks are 'dancing with one party or another.'

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Sep 5, 2022 - FOX Business

FBA President and CEO Alex Sanchez wrote a powerful op-ed for Fox Business Network about the impact of the government's ESG demands on the banking industry and the danger of buying into one political interest.

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Bill Penney, president and CEO of Marine Bank & Trust in Vero Beach, has been named Chair of the FBA. The announcement was made during the Florida Bankers Association's (FBA) 134th Annual Meeting held at the Ritz-Carlton Grande Lakes in Orlando...

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In keeping with tradition, the FBA recently presented awards to a select group of deserving bankers at its 134th Annual Meeting, which took place in Orlando earlier this month. The distinguished awards recognize individuals for their dedication and contributions to the FBA and Florida's banking industry. The 2022 award winners are...

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Mar 1, 2022 - FOX Business
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Florida Bankers CEO Alex Sanchez discusses the impact of the climate reporting requirement on community banks as a guest panelist on Mornings with Maria.

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Nov 19, 2021 - FOX Business

Florida Bankers CEO Alex Sanchez discusses Biden's Comptroller of the Currency nominee Saule Omarova, the president's economic policies and the relationship between U.S. companies and China. 

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Oct 12, 2021, Capitol News Service

Florida Bankers Association CEO Alex Sanchez speaks with news reporter Mike Vasilinda about the Biden Administration's $600 IRS reporting requirement and its impact on community banks. 
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Oct 5, 2021, Bay News 9 

Florida Bankers Association CEO Alex Sanchez on the tax information reporting requirements of the American Families Plan.
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July 15, 2021, FOX Business

Florida Bankers Association CEO Alex Sanchez on the economic consequences of bad checks and banks charging overdraft fees.
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In keeping with tradition, the FBA recently presented awards to a select group of deserving bankers at its 132th Annual Meeting, which took place in Palm Beach earlier this month.  The distinguished awards recognize individuals for their dedication and contributions to the FBA and Florida’s banking industry.  The 2021 award winners are...
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Bank of America’s President of Palm Beach County Fabiola (Fab) Brumley has been named Chair of the FBA. The announcement was made during the Florida Bankers Association’s (FBA) 132nd Annual Meeting held at The Breakers in Palm Beach...
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June 2, 2021, FOX Business
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Florida Bankers Association CEO Alex Sanchez reacts to 15 state treasurers warning climate envoy John Kerry and the Biden admin not to pressure small banks on climate impact.