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IBA endorsements for FHLBI seats

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe IBA is the gold standard that other states try to reach.

Matt Howrey July 7, 2025

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Phishing and fraudulent wire transfers

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe bank must be able to prove the customer authorized the payment order, and that its security procedures were “commercially reasonable.”

Brett J. Ashton July 7, 2025

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Basic Profitability: Increase revenue, reduce costs

Reading Time: 3 minutesReducing costs can often be a challenge without losing benefits.

Rod Lasley July 7, 2025

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Equity vs. Liability

Reading Time: 3 minutesCritics of these initiatives contend that DEI practices and policies aimed at curbing discrimination are, in fact, discriminatory themselves.

Joey K. Wright July 7, 2025

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Let’s come together to address fraud

Reading Time: 2 minutesWhen it comes to fraud, it takes a village.

Rebeca Romero Rainey July 7, 2025

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A legacy of financial literacy

Reading Time: 2 minutesI always look forward to going out into classrooms and spending time with young people in our community – just as I know so many of you do.

Rob Nichols July 7, 2025

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DEI and Affirmative Action

Reading Time: 4 minutesPresident Donald Trump issued an executive order shortly after re-taking office in January 2025 following the rationale of two U.S. Supreme Court decisions from 2023.

Debra A. Mastrian May 5, 2025

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HELOC closing costs waiver

Reading Time: 2 minutesCircumstances dictate whether Indiana law will allow you to contract for “conditionally waived” closing costs.

Brett J. Ashton May 5, 2025

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Celebrating a legacy of collaboration

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

Rob Nichols May 5, 2025

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Your Advocacy Impact

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.

Rebeca Romero Rainey May 5, 2025

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Whistle while you work?

Reading Time: 5 minutesThe range of protected activity at a financial institution is broader than many managers realize.

Joey K. Wright and Asha A. Cermak July 13, 2026

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The OCC steps in to protect banks from the Illinois Interchange Fee Prevention Act

Reading Time: 2 minutesUntil a final ruling is issued, Indiana banks should continue to monitor developments in this litigation.

Brett J. Ashton July 13, 2026

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FSA welcomes first apprenticeship class

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe IBA’s Financial Services Academy will host 30-35 apprentices across 17 banks spanning the state this fall.

Amber Van Til July 13, 2026

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Community banking roots are strong

Reading Time: 2 minutesTogether, we fuel a pro-business economic environment that contributes to the strength and vitality of our state.

David M. Findlay July 13, 2026

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