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Education & Events

Future-Ready Banking: 2026 Mega Conference Recap

The 2026 Mega Conference focused on strength, strategy & service.

Laurie Rees July 13, 2026

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Education & Events

13 complete IBA Commercial Lending School

This annual, week-long training prepares mid-level bankers and commercial loan officers to serve effectively and profitably.

Indiana Bankers Association July 13, 2026

Education & Events

Meet your Mega 2026 keynote speakers

Join us for Mega 2026 where 50 expert-led sessions will give you peer-tested strategies and practical tools to lead through today’s challenges and tomorrow’s unknowns.

Indiana Bankers Association March 16, 2026

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Next-gen grassroots advocacy

Future leaders of Indiana banking had a unique experience seeing lawmakers working on a compressed timeline as they endeavored to complete their normal legislative work after spending the start of session focused on a proposal to redraw the state’s congressional district boundaries.

Josh Myers March 16, 2026

Education & Events

Banking on Women 2025

A record-high 530 attendees, vendors and speakers packed the Embassy Suites in Noblesville Oct. 22-23 for the 9th annual IBA Banking on Women Conference.

Laurie Rees February 2, 2026

Education & Events

Rooted in Growth

The IBA welcomed nearly 400 bankers, vendors, dignitaries and guests to the historic French Lick Resort this September for three days of connection and growth.

Chris Bennett November 4, 2025

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Advocacy amid a shutdown

Washington was closed for business when dozens of Indiana bankers landed for the IBA’s Annual Washington Trip.

Dax Denton November 4, 2025

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Education & Events

10 complete 2025 IBA Commercial Lending School

This annual, week-long training prepares mid-level bankers and commercial loan officers develop an understanding of the bank’s risk appetite, risk tolerance, risk culture and the risks assumed in the loan portfolio.

Indiana Bankers Association September 2, 2025

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Education & Events Next-Gen Focus

FLD Leadership Conference joins with banking interns for memorable event

More than 200 future banking leaders gathered at the Renaissance Indianapolis North Hotel in Carmel on July 9-10 for a brand new take on the IBA Future Leadership Division’s annual two-day Leadership Conference.

Josh Myers September 2, 2025

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Education & Events

Accelerating Growth: 2025 Mega Conference Recap

The 2025 Mega Conference focused on embracing innovation.

Indiana Bankers Association July 7, 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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HR Topics

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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Compliance Connection

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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