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Getting to the core of innovation

Reading Time: 2 minutesWhile the innovation environment continues to shift, community banks’ underlying dependency on core providers remains constant.

Rebeca Romero Rainey May 18, 2026

National Partners

Banking can bridge the political divide

Reading Time: 2 minutesNot only is bipartisan cooperation still possible when it comes to banking—it’s happening.

Rob Nichols May 18, 2026

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Banking Centers Features

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

Banker Profiles

Courtney Evans

Branch Administrator – First Bank Richmond

Indiana Bankers Association May 18, 2026

Legislator Profiles

U.S. Sen. Jim Banks

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

Indiana Bankers Association May 18, 2026

Features

A life of connection

A large part of my career centered on connecting people.

Chris Bennett May 18, 2026

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Government Relations

2026 Legislative Session Summary

Reading Time: 5 minutesThe Indiana General Assembly concluded its work for the 2026 legislative session at the end of the February, wrapping up a fast-paced and highly compressed schedule.

Dax Denton and Connor Wong May 18, 2026

Features

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.

Laurie Rowe May 18, 2026

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Features

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.

Dillon Wiedemann May 18, 2026