Recently added articles from Hoosier Banker:
STAFF SELECTIONS
Dec 01, 2008; ... Teamwork defines me, both at work and at home. This outlook explains why I am so happy to be serving you as IBA education meeting coordinator. I joined the Association just a few weeks ago, on Oct. 13, and in that short time have observed that everyone- not just the staff, but members as well- ...
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Dec 01, 2008; ... Register online at www.indianabankers.org * Compliance Management Jan. 8, 2009 - IBA Center * Navigating the Indiana Code for Compliance Professionals Jan. 14, 2009 - IBA Center * 2009 High Performance Leadership Institute - Session I Jan. 15, 2009 ...
Peggy Howard: Community Caretaker
Dec 01, 2008; ... Margaret M. Howard, president and chief executive officer of Bank of Wolcott, embodies the spirit of community banking. Not only is she top executive of her organization, but she acts as caretaker to staff and clientele. Despite long hours at the bank, plus service in numerous community ...
Election Wrap-Up
Dec 01, 2008; ... Nov. 4, 2008, will likely be remembered as the date of the most exciting state and national elections in recent memory. The United States was destined to make history by either electing the first African-American President or the first female Vice President. Several of the seats of the ...
IT Security Conference Succeeds With Help From Members
Dec 01, 2008; ... The Indiana Bankers Association extends thanks to the member bankers who helped make IBA's first annual Information Technology Security Conference a success. Presented by IBA in cooperation with the Community Bankers Association of Ohio and the Michigan Association of Community Bankers, the ...
HONORS
Dec 01, 2008; ... Jeff Howe, northeast region president of Old National Bank, Evansville, has been named vice chairman of the board of directors of Energize-ECI Inc., a 10-county regional economic development partnership. Before joining Old National, Howe was first vice president and manager of the Indiana ...
Banking to Go for Customers on the Go
Dec 01, 2008; ... From talking and texting to surfing and searching, mobile technology serves as a primary catalyst for communication. Cell phones are the predominant example. According to industry research, the number of cell phones worldwide in 2007 reached 2.7 billion, exceeding the number of ...
Downsize Them-It's Overdue!
Dec 01, 2008; ... As financial regulatory agencies continue to respond to the current financial crisis, Congress is addressing the underlying causes- largely the result of inadequate supervision of the nation's too-big-to-fail, too-big-to-regulate financial conglomerates. For many reasons, this financial crisis ...
ASSOCIATE MEMBER CORNER
Dec 01, 2008; ... Kathleen Kienitz has joined the Graduate School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin (GSB) as assistant vice president-marketing and banker relations. She has 18 years of experience in marketing and executive education, most recently serving as marketing specialist with the Credit Union ...
Lessons Learned
Dec 01, 2008; ... As policymakers examine the steps taken in response to the recent series of financial shocks - and consider possible measures to ward off future traumas - it is important to separate what has worked and what has not. This was a message I took to Capitol Hill recently when I testified before the ...
PSP Update: ICBA Bancard
Dec 01, 2008; ... ICBA Bancard, the payment services subsidiary of the Independent Community Bankers of America, has announced the launch of the ICBA Bancard Partnership Growth Program. The initiative aims to provide funding to community banks, both as a stimulus and as a reward for sales volume growth in their ...
COMPLIANCE CONNECTION
Dec 01, 2008; ... Question: Safe Deposit Box AffidavitsThe Affidavit for Access to Safe Deposit Box and the Small Estate Affidavit (45-day Affidavit) seem to conflict in their applications to safe deposit boxes. Which affidavit should be required to access a safe deposit at the death of the ...
Coin Program Makes a Lasting Change
Dec 01, 2008; ... "Make a Lasting Change"® is a program of presidential $ 1 coins offered to banks and thrifts nationwide by the U.S. Mint through a contract with MPI Coin. The purpose is to have financial institutions encourage use of $ 1 coins, rather than currency, with potential savings to the federal ...
TAKING IT EASY
Dec 01, 2008; ... Larry Miller, assistant vice president and Culver branch manager of First Farmers Bank and Trust, Converse, has retired after 40 years in banking. He began his banking career as a teller at State Exchange Bank. He saw the ...
My Bank Is Only Worth How Much?
Dec 01, 2008; ... Adapting in the Tumultuous World of Bank Stocks The past year has seen a shocking and painful drop in the prices of most bank and thrift stocks. Bank stock investors have had to deal with a number of shattered myths, including: * "Residential lending is safe because of the ...
INSTA-POLL
Dec 01, 2008; ... Did you contact at least one of your elected officials to urge passage of the Economic Stabilization Package? 30% Yes, urged a vote for the package, as encouraged by the IBA 8% Contacted, but urged a vote against 62% No, did not contact a congressperson on this ...
INDIANA BANK & THRIFT STOCK UPDATE
Dec 01, 2008; ... Stock Market Yikes! A book could be written about the month of October 2008, but this column only has space to mention some of the highlights (or lowlights, perhaps): huge stock market declines with record volatility; worldwide liquidity crisis; foreclosures and unemployment soaring; ...
BANKERS ON THE MOVE
Dec 01, 2008; ... The Farmers Bank Frankfort Kristen McCullough has been appointed small business lending manager. She has been with the bank for four years, serving as commercial loan officer. McCullough is a graduate of Indiana University. Susan Ruch has been appointed small business lender. She ...
COMPLIANCE CONNECTION
Nov 01, 2008; ... Question: Requests for large cash withdrawals- In the current economic environment, some customers have been requesting to withdraw large amounts of cash. What should we do to limit our liability in these situations? Answer: We all know about the potential risks that keeping large ...
PRESIDENT'S PONDERINGS
Nov 01, 2008; ... These are indeed difficult times for all of you. Decisions have been made during the past monthbased on limited information-that will determine the course of your bank for the next decade. Meantime Congress is of the lofty opinion that it has graciously "bailed" you out. In 2009, I expect that ...