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Artificial intelligence in community banking

Reading Time: 4 minutesA community bank may be using substantially more AI than its board and senior management realize.

Brett J. Ashton and Michael J. Messaglia October 1, 2026

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Exempt or not exempt: That is the question (again)

Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Department of Labor restored the 2019 salary thresholds for white-collar overtime exemptions on May 14, 2026.

Joey K. Wright October 1, 2026

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A challenging and rapidly evolving environment

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe business of community banking is as complex and challenging as it has ever been, and the competitive landscape continues to increase for all of us.

David M. Findlay October 1, 2026

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IBA Strategic Plan 2026-28

Reading Time: 2 minutesWe are excited to roll out the IBA’s new Strategic Plan that will guide us through 2028.

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Service: Leading with heart

Reading Time: 2 minutesAs community bankers, our customers and communities are at the heart of everything we do.

Rebeca Romero Rainey October 1, 2026

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It’s time to talk tokenization

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe version of the CLARITY Act under consideration when the Senate recessed in August needs to be strengthened.

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Take Your Lawmaker to Work Day

Reading Time: 3 minutesA new IBA grassroots initiative designed to bring Indiana bankers and state lawmakers together outside of the legislative session.

Dax Denton and Connor Wong October 1, 2026

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Group long-term care benefits

Reading Time: 2 minutesBanks want to offer their staff quality benefits, but often overlook long-term care (LTC) insurance.

Rod Lasley October 1, 2026

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Reading Time: 2 minutesBanks are always looking for ways to provide more services to their customers, while also gaining more loan opportunities to generate more interest income.

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The IBA continued driving momentum in its next-gen efforts with the FLD Leadership & Bank Intern Conference July 15-16, 2026.

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Exempt or not exempt: That is the question (again)

Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Department of Labor restored the 2019 salary thresholds for white-collar overtime exemptions on May 14, 2026.

Joey K. Wright October 1, 2026

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A challenging and rapidly evolving environment

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe business of community banking is as complex and challenging as it has ever been, and the competitive landscape continues to increase for all of us.

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