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Gearing up for 2025

Reading Time: 2 minutesYour association staff and leadership are already hard at work, particularly the Government Relations team who have been busy at the Statehouse.

Amber Van Til February 4, 2025

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My honor and privilege to serve

Reading Time: 2 minutesHaving the opportunity to be your IBA Chairman for 2025 is both an honor and privilege that I don’t take lightly.

Matt Howrey February 4, 2025

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It’s time to stop punting on credit union accountability

Reading Time: 2 minutesIf you’re wondering how a credit union – a nonprofit, tax-exempt entity – can afford such a hefty marketing spend, you’d be asking the right question.

Rob Nichols February 4, 2025

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Striking balance in 2025

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe start of a new year brings with it opportunities.

Rebeca Romero Rainey February 4, 2025

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Being a voice for Hoosier bankers

Reading Time: 4 minutesThis fly-in remains one of the most impactful components of the Association’s national political engagement.

Dax Denton and Ross Teare November 5, 2024

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Leveling the playing field

Reading Time: 2 minutesAt the end of the day, it’s the customer who will pay the ultimate price if unbalanced regulations are allowed to continue.

Rebeca Romero Rainey November 5, 2024

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Defend the dual banking system

Reading Time: 2 minutesThis system – which can trace its roots back to the U.S. Constitution – allows consumers to have more choices.

Rob Nichols November 5, 2024

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Redlining and fair lending regulations

Reading Time: 2 minutesCompliance with the Indiana Fair Housing Act is overseen by the Indiana Civil Rights Commission.

Brett J. Ashton November 5, 2024

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Regulatory scrutiny of confidentiality agreements

Reading Time: 3 minutesMyriad laws protect whistleblowers and provide incentives for employees to report suspected wrongful conduct.

Debra A. Mastrian November 5, 2024

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Honoring those who came before, preparing for those who follow

Reading Time: 2 minutesAs my year as your chairman comes to a close and I reflect back on my journey in our industry, the importance of preparing the next generation for leadership is what stands out most.

Benjamin J. Bochnowski November 5, 2024

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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.

Amber Van Til October 1, 2026

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