
Moving beyond ‘set it and forget it’
The pace of change has undoubtedly accelerated, and the rate environment may well transform again over the next 12-18 months.

The pace of change has undoubtedly accelerated, and the rate environment may well transform again over the next 12-18 months.

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

The Indiana Bankers Association created the Leaders in Banking Excellence Awards in 2018 to showcase exceptional individuals who have positively impacted Indiana banks and the communities they serve.

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.

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.”

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.

Tariffs and geopolitical concerns have muddied the waters and created debate around whether—and by how much—these obstacles could increase inflation.

Brendan McGrath assumed the role of CEO Oct. 1, 2025, after Cindy Konich’s retirement Sept. 30.

How does a community bank stay competitive while navigating tighter margins and an unpredictable economy?

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.

Reading Time: 3 minutesThe exhaustion of FMLA leave is not the end of the analysis, but a turning point where ADA obligations take center stage.

Reading Time: 3 minutesWhile the IFPA is an Illinois state law, it applies to electronic payment transactions that occur in Illinois, regardless of whether the card issuer is an Illinois financial institution.

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe foundational strength and relevancy of the commercial banking industry have never been more resilient.

Reading Time: 2 minutesWe have so much to celebrate about our past and anticipate with our future, it’s difficult to choose where to start.