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Amy L. Begley

Vice President, Banking Center Manager – The National Bank of Indianapolis

Indiana Bankers Association July 13, 2026

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2027 IBA officer candidates

Elections will take place at the annual business meeting at the IBA Annual Convention this September in French Lick.

Indiana Bankers Association July 13, 2026

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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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Card Programs: How to drive growth in 2026 by keeping them relevant

Even as many financial institutions focus on newer priorities like AI, instant payments and embedded finance, cards are still central to everyday banking.

Tina Zulich July 13, 2026

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Loan yields, prepayment risk & the quiet shift in the balance sheet

Over the last few years, community financial institutions have been working through one of the more favorable repricing environments in recent memory.

Luke Mikles July 13, 2026

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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

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New ‘reform-minded’ Fed chair runs into inflation, rate-hike expectations

President Donald Trump’s pick to head the Federal Reserve and push forward rate cuts will have to deal with rising inflation and a fragile jobs market that will make any course changes difficult.

Brian Scheid July 13, 2026

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The battle for customer loyalty through daily spend

Credit cards have an outsized influence on how customers engage with their financial institutions due to their frequent use.

Anil Goyal July 13, 2026

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SECURE legislation enhances tax benefits for small employers

Employee perks like retirement benefits may be desirable for many companies, but are secondary to maintaining everyday operations and ensuring profitability.

Mike Rahn July 13, 2026

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Indiana’s first de novo in 20 years

The twice-historic occasion also marked the opening of the state’s first Minority Depository Institution bank.

Indiana Bankers Association May 18, 2026

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Deeper than data

Five Indiana bankers share their experiences holding leadership positions within the Federal Reserve system.

Evan Hoffmeyer October 1, 2026

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Jeffrey K. Spencer

Chief Lending Officer – First State Bank of Porter

Indiana Bankers Association October 1, 2026

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Heeding fraud warning signs to prevent larger losses

Community banks need one connected response across cards, payments, cybersecurity, operations and frontline teams.

Pankaj Sarda October 1, 2026

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Infrastructure necessity or credit warning sign?

Municipal issuance is on pace for a third consecutive record year, with dealers forecasting roughly $600 billion of new supply in 2026.

Dana Sparkman October 1, 2026

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