
Opportunities Ahead: The outlook for banks in 2026
Reading Time: 3 minutesWhile the regulatory tides have certainly turned, we also recognize that it won’t be all smooth sailing ahead.

Reading Time: 3 minutesWhile the regulatory tides have certainly turned, we also recognize that it won’t be all smooth sailing ahead.

Reading Time: 2 minutesWhen you speak up on behalf of community bankers, you truly make an impact.

Reading Time: 2 minutesCommunity bankers are driven by a spirit of service. Giving back to our communities is simply part of who we are.

Reading Time: 2 minutesWith fraud losses among Americans estimated to be anywhere from $12 billion to $160 billion, it will take a coordinated effort to combat this dangerous threat.

Reading Time: 2 minutesStablecoins had a market cap of about $275 billion in the summer of 2025. Nonetheless, interest in stablecoins was growing rapidly.

Reading Time: 2 minutesConversations with our leadership teams, full staffs and customers will spark ideas that can help us focus on our true needs and evaluate where our priorities lie.

Reading Time: 2 minutesBankers have a long and proud tradition of coming together during hard times to work together and find solutions.

Reading Time: 2 minutesSometimes in life, we’re fortunate enough to see our labor yield results, and that’s precisely what’s been happening with our advocacy efforts.

Reading Time: 2 minutesThere’s a rhythm to community banking, a steadiness amid a sea of change that keeps us centered and focused on the customers and communities we serve.

Reading Time: 3 minutesOver the last four years, the banking industry has battled an onslaught of new rules and regulatory changes that have threatened to fundamentally alter how financial institutions in this country operate.

The contest inspired submissions from across northeast Indiana, showcasing interpretations of connection, generosity and holiday joy.

K-9 officer Kilo helps fight the drug epidemic in addition to daily patrol responsibilities.

Hannah K. Huff-Schassburger, Rachel J. Keller, Ashley N. Rosenblatt and Courtney D. Thompson have all previously worked with the firm as summer associates or law clerks.

Jim Miller and Steve Smith served more than 50 years combined on the bank’s board.