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Fighting on in 2026

Reading Time: 2 minutesIn just the first few weeks of 2026, the banking industry faced two separate and significant policy challenges.

Rob Nichols March 16, 2026

FLD Focus Education & Events

Reading Time: 5 minutesFuture leaders of Indiana banking had a unique experience seeing lawmakers working on a compressed timeline as they endeavored to complete their normal legislative work after spending the start of session focused on a proposal to

Josh Myers March 16, 2026

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Government Relations

Early start to advocacy season

Reading Time: 4 minutesA December start to session for legislators to debate proposed changes to the state’s congressional districts will result in adjournment sine die at the end of February.

Dax Denton and Connor Wong March 16, 2026

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Government Relations

Redistricting efforts trigger early start to session

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe short session began earlier than usual due to a late-year push to address congressional redistricting ahead of the 2026 elections.

Dax Denton and Connor Wong February 2, 2026

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Opportunities Ahead: The outlook for banks in 2026

Reading Time: 3 minutesWhile the regulatory tides have certainly turned, we also recognize that it won’t be all smooth sailing ahead.

Rob Nichols February 2, 2026

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Marching into 2026 on the advocacy frontline

Reading Time: 2 minutesWhen you speak up on behalf of community bankers, you truly make an impact.

Rebeca Romero Rainey February 2, 2026

Government Relations Education & Events

Advocacy amid a shutdown

Washington was closed for business when dozens of Indiana bankers landed for the IBA’s Annual Washington Trip.

Dax Denton November 4, 2025

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Government Relations

Stablecoins: What they are and how they affect the banking industry

These blockchain-based digital tokens are designed to maintain a stable value, typically pegged 1:1 to the U.S. dollar, and enable fast, low-cost transactions 24/7.

Dax Denton and Ross Teare September 2, 2025

National Partners

Your Advocacy Impact

Reading Time: 2 minutesSometimes in life, we’re fortunate enough to see our labor yield results, and that’s precisely what’s been happening with our advocacy efforts.

Rebeca Romero Rainey May 5, 2025

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FLD Focus Education & Events

FLD Day at the Statehouse sees record turnout

Reading Time: 5 minutesMore than 80 future leaders of Indiana’s banking industry gathered for the annual event to learn more about grassroots advocacy.

Josh Myers May 5, 2025

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Mergers & Acquisitions

ClearPoint to be acquired by Community Bank

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

Indiana Bankers Association March 16, 2026

Compliance Connection

Modernizing bank supervision

Reading Time: 4 minutesCommunity banks are the backbone of local economies, and the regulatory environment that governs them is undergoing significant change.

Michael J. Messaglia and Keaton J. Miller March 16, 2026

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

HR Topics

The long tail of retention

Reading Time: 4 minutesMarket adjustments, counteroffers and off-cycle raises, while well-intentioned and driven by legitimate business needs, pose a common, source of employment litigation risk.

Joey K. Wright March 16, 2026

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