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Honorable Mentions

6 IBA members honored at SBA Indiana Lender Awards

The awards were presented at the Indiana Small Business Lenders Symposium on Feb. 24.

Indiana Bankers Association May 11, 2026

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Banking on Community

Alliance Bank employees contribute more than 100 hours as part of annual meeting

Employees volunteered at the Humanitarian Distribution Center in Francesville as part of the bank’s annual bank-wide meeting on Presidents Day.

Indiana Bankers Association May 11, 2026

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Fountain Trust acquires Illinois bank

The Fountain Trust Company, Covington, completed its acquisition of The Gifford State Bank, Gifford, IL, on March 10.

Indiana Bankers Association May 11, 2026

Mergers & Acquisitions

ClearPoint to be acquired by Community Bank

The all-cash deal is valued at $40 million.

Indiana Bankers Association March 16, 2026

Jeff Joyce

From the Board Room

North Salem expands board, appoints Joyce

North Salem State Bank appointed Jeff Joyce, its chief financial officer, to its board of directors effective January 1, 2026.

Indiana Bankers Association March 16, 2026

Honorable Mentions

Old National recognized for ‘Customer Confidence’

The national recognition is based on the satisfaction rate for client dispute resolution management.

Indiana Bankers Association March 16, 2026

Mergers & Acquisitions

Fifth Third completes acquisition of Comerica

The combined entity has approximately $294 billion in assets, making it the ninth-largest U.S. bank.

Indiana Bankers Association March 16, 2026

Banking Centers

Bippus opens new Fort Wayne branch

The new branch at 4910 E. Dupont Rd. officially opened for business on Jan. 5, with a ribbon cutting a week later on Jan. 13.

Indiana Bankers Association March 16, 2026

Andy Murray

From the Board Room

Murray joins board of FSB-Middlebury

Andy Murray joined First State Bank of Middlebury’s board in January after a 30-year career in the recreational vehicle industry.

Indiana Bankers Association March 16, 2026

Mike O'Connor

From the Board Room

Mike O’Connor retires from Alliance board

O’Connor retired in January after 10 years as a director and more than 40 years in Indiana’s banking industry.

Indiana Bankers Association March 16, 2026

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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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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

Amber R. Van Til

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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