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Mental toll of money stress

In the U.S., 77% of adults experience financial anxiety and 58% feel like money controls their lives.

Fred Stapleton February 2, 2026

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Expanding role of HSAs

Reading Time: 3 minutesOrganizations that embrace HSAs today position themselves to meet client needs now and into the future.

Anna Johnson February 2, 2026

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A smarter way to generate leads

Generating leads for new business isn’t just a combination of behaviors and skills.

Tony Cole November 4, 2025

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Your board’s cybersecurity oversight probably isn’t good enough

Most bank boards struggle with cybersecurity oversight because they don’t know what questions to ask, how to interpret the answers or whether their security measures are actually working.

Steve Sanders November 4, 2025

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Reading Time: 3 minutesAn Aug. 7, 2025, executive order from the Trump administration asserts that certain Americans have faced discrimination in banking due to their “political affiliation, religious beliefs, or lawful business activity.”

Erin Busse, JD November 4, 2025

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New Survey: Fraud may be down but stakes for financial institutions remain high

Fraud isn’t only a risk to manage within financial institutions; it’s quickly becoming one of the most critical tests of trust between banks and their clients.

Terri Luttrell September 2, 2025

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HSA reporting

Reading Time: 4 minutesKnowing when to leave something off a Form 1099-SA or Form 5498-SA isn’t about cutting corners.

Jodie Norquist, CIP, CHSP September 2, 2025

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7 goals to revisit in the final stretch of 2025

With just a few months left in 2025, it is a good time to reflect on your financial institution’s goals. Are you where you expected to be?

Charles Baker September 2, 2025

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The onus of “on us” checks

Reading Time: 4 minutesThe handling of on-us checks presents unique challenges for banks, particularly regarding wrongful dishonor and funds availability.

Theo Kelly May 5, 2025

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The 10-year rule is here to stay

Reading Time: 4 minutesThe 10-year rule requires a total distribution of inherited assets by Dec. 31 of the year containing the 10th anniversary of the account owner’s death.

Ascensus May 5, 2025

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The Farmers Bank merges with First Bank Richmond

The two organizations became First Bank Midwest effective July 1, 2026.

Indiana Bankers Association July 14, 2026

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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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