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.
Courtney Evans

Branch Administrator – First Bank Richmond
U.S. Sen. Jim Banks

Banks is a native Hoosier, born and raised in Columbia City, now sitting on the Senate Banking Committee.
A life of connection

A large part of my career centered on connecting people.
Transforming compliance training: From obligation to engagement

One of the greatest challenges for bank compliance officers is transforming this critical requirement from something employees dread into an experience that is both engaging and effective.
Playing under par

Just like taking too much risk in golf can turn a bad shot into a bad hole, buying the wrong bond or reaching for yield at the wrong time can wipe out years of progress.
Member Benefits Report 2025

By-the-numbers look back at the benefits your Association provided in 2025.
The future of credit scoring

Over the next decade, the U.S. credit ecosystem will experience one of the most significant structural transitions since credit scoring was introduced.
Reduce collateralization: A path to greater efficiency and depositor satisfaction

In today’s volatile financial landscape, the liquidity constraints imposed by collateral can be especially burdensome.
Closing the data readiness gap

Adopting AI isn’t just about adding new tools.

