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Deeper than data

Five Indiana bankers share their experiences holding leadership positions within the Federal Reserve system.

Evan Hoffmeyer October 1, 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

National Partners

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

Next-Gen Focus Education & Events

Future 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 redraw the state’s congressional district boundaries.

Josh Myers March 16, 2026

National Partners

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

National Partners

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

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Government Relations

2025 Legislative Session Summary

The IBA secured key wins including oversight reforms for TrustINdiana, modernization of public deposit laws and removal of cryptocurrency investment provisions.

Dax Denton and Ross Teare July 7, 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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Five Indiana bankers share their experiences holding leadership positions within the Federal Reserve system.

Evan Hoffmeyer October 1, 2026

Banker Profiles

Jeffrey K. Spencer

Chief Lending Officer – First State Bank of Porter

Indiana Bankers Association October 1, 2026

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Digital Extras

Heeding fraud warning signs to prevent larger losses

Community banks need one connected response across cards, payments, cybersecurity, operations and frontline teams.

Pankaj Sarda October 1, 2026

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Compliance Connection

Artificial intelligence in community banking

Reading Time: 4 minutesA community bank may be using substantially more AI than its board and senior management realize.

Brett J. Ashton and Michael J. Messaglia October 1, 2026

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