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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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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

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

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

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

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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Do you believe in life after leave?

Reading Time: 3 minutesThe exhaustion of FMLA leave is not the end of the analysis, but a turning point where ADA obligations take center stage.

Joey K. Wright May 18, 2026

Compliance Connection

The Illinois Interchange Fee Prevention Act – and why it matters to Indiana banks

Reading Time: 3 minutesWhile the IFPA is an Illinois state law, it applies to electronic payment transactions that occur in Illinois, regardless of whether the card issuer is an Illinois financial institution.

Brett J. Ashton May 18, 2026

Chairman's Report

We’ve never been more relevant as community banks

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe foundational strength and relevancy of the commercial banking industry have never been more resilient.

David M. Findlay May 18, 2026

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Member Benefits Report 2025

Reading Time: 2 minutesWe have so much to celebrate about our past and anticipate with our future, it’s difficult to choose where to start.

Amber Van Til May 18, 2026

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