Reading Time: 6 minutesMore 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.
Banking Center Manager – Citizens State Bank, New Castle
James “Jim” Harold Cousins, president and CEO of the Indiana Bankers Association from 2000-06, passed away on March 2 in Kettering, Ohio. He was 82 years old.
Indiana will soon have its first de novo bank in nearly 20 years.
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?
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe handling of on-us checks presents unique challenges for banks, particularly regarding wrongful dishonor and funds availability.
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.
An AI strategy that focuses on making staff more effective can create competitive advantages to allow community banks to punch above their weight.
There has been a lot of change in market sentiment in the first half of 2025.
By-the-numbers look back at the benefits your Association provided in 2024.
The contest inspired submissions from across northeast Indiana, showcasing interpretations of connection, generosity and holiday joy.
K-9 officer Kilo helps fight the drug epidemic in addition to daily patrol responsibilities.
Hannah K. Huff-Schassburger, Rachel J. Keller, Ashley N. Rosenblatt and Courtney D. Thompson have all previously worked with the firm as summer associates or law clerks.
Jim Miller and Steve Smith served more than 50 years combined on the bank’s board.
