Hoosier Banker back issues from November 2008:
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 ...
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Nov 01, 2008; ... Register online at www.indianabankers.org * Midwest Agricultural Banking School Dec. 1-4 * Purdue University West Lafayette * RESPA Review and Update Dec. 2 * IBA Center * Business Development for Retail Bankers Dec. 3 * IBA ...
Freeman Speaks at Money Smart Event
Nov 01, 2008; ... Paul W. Freeman, executive vice president-member services of the Indiana Bankers Association, was a featured speaker last month at the kickoff breakfast for Money Smart Week® Indiana, sponsored by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. Freeman outlined IBA's commitment to financial literacy. Other ...
Emergency Economic Stabilization Act Creates Safe Deposit Concerns
Nov 01, 2008; ... The current financial chaos is uprooting every aspect of America's economic landscape. Not since the crash of 1929 have people been whipped into such a frenzy. Under these circumstances, some consumers fear that the entire financial infrastructure is a precarious house of cards caught in a ...
STAFF SELECTIONS
Nov 01, 2008; ... Southern hospitality and customer service are ingrained in me, so it felt natural to join the IBA last January as administrative assistant. My position allows me to interact with you, our members, while multitasking by answering the phone, assisting with meetings, maintaining the database, ...
Kirby Davidson: Helping Today's Professionals Become Tomorrow's Leaders
Nov 01, 2008; ... "Educating Professionals, Creating Leaders" punctuates each e-mail distributed by Kirby A. Davidson, recently installed president and chief executive officer of the Graduate School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin-Madison (GSB). More than a motto, the phrase mirrors Davidson's career ...
IBA Salutes Past Association Presidents and Chairmen
Nov 01, 2008; ... The Indiana Bankers Association would not have survived and thrived without the skilled guidance from the committed members who volunteered their services at the helm of the organization. With gratitude, IBA recognizes the following professionals who donated time and talent to lead the three ...
BANKING ON COMMUNITY
Nov 01, 2008; ... Lafayette Savings Bank hosted a "Shred Day" on Sept. 27 at the bank's State Road 38th branch in Lafayette. The public was invited to bring documents with information-such as account details or Social Security numbers-that could lead to identity theft. Shred-It of Indianapolis performed the ...
INDIANA BANK & THRIFT STOCK UPDATE
Nov 01, 2008; ... Stock Market The markets tanked in September as the credit crisis boiled over, taking out several major financial institutions in the process, and prompting unprecedented government intervention in the United States and abroad in an effort to avert a meltdown. If just a few months ago ...
IBA Members Pay Historic Visit to the Nation's Capitol
Nov 01, 2008; ... It was the timeliest Annual Washington D.C. goodwill trip in IBA history, and a lasting memorable experience for all who participated. During September, a contingent of 12 IBA-member bankers and the IBA Government Relations Team had a chance to meet face-to-face with our nation's leaders and ...
Knowing the Rules Can Speed Business Lending
Nov 01, 2008; ... An accurate appraisal is a key element of any commercial loan. Bank loan officers-particularly those with large commercial portfolios-usually have a well-thumbed Rolodex (speaking figuratively in the case of the electronic Rolodex) containing the names of licensed appraisers in their ...
BANKERS ON THE MOVE
Nov 01, 2008; ... 1st Source Bank South Bend Richard Curran has joined the bank as vice president of the auto and light truck division within the specialty finance department. He previously served as regional vice president of the rental market for GE Capital Solutions, Eden Prairie, Minn. Curran ...
TAKING IT EASY
Nov 01, 2008; ... Joseph A. Wellman, director of planning for German American Bancorp, Jasper, and market chairman for Peoples Bank, Washington, has retired after 25 years with the company. He started his banking career 34 years ago at First National Bank, Portland, as a teller and management trainee, then rose ...
HONORS
Nov 01, 2008; ... Robert G. Jones, president and chief executive officer of Old National Bank, Evansville, has been named 2008 Richard A. Schlottman Business Person of the Year by the Chamber of Commerce of Southwest Indiana. Jones was recognized for his vision and leadership of Old National, ensuring the ...
ASSOCIATE MEMBER CORNER
Nov 01, 2008; ... Kimberly Saldanha has been named an associate in the national valuation and forensic services practice of Clifton Gunderson LLP, Indianapolis. She previously was financial analyst for Indiana University's information system center. Saldanha earned a bachelor's degree from Brigham Young ...
ANNIVERSARIES
Nov 01, 2008; ... Several employees of First Federal Savings Bank, Huntington, have reached milestone anniversaries: Rise Buzzard, vice president and new accounts representative, has celebrated 25 years of service. Karen Smith, accounts payable, has completed 20 years of ...