Capitol Advocates

California Bankers Association, located in Sacramento, Calif., is one of the leading banking trade associations. Founded in 1891, the California Bankers Association represents more than 300 banks in the state, including commercial banks, industrial loan companies and savings institutions. California Bankers Association's signature events provide annual updates for California bank officers on hot topics, emerging trends, current and pending legislation, new products and services and ways to enhance profitability and reduce risk. It offers more than 200 programs and events on a range of banking topics, including compliance, corporate banking, management, marketing, sales, and retail banking, core courses in accounting, communications and banking fundamentals.