As banks across the country concentrated on fraud in the digital channels, a record number of financial institutions reported more fraud occurring at traditional branches. In 2023 criminals appeared within branches to commit fraud by exploiting the environment in a post Covid world.
Crooks and their co-conspirators have discovered new methods to deceive branch personnel to open accounts, negotiate stolen, washed, and counterfeit checks in new and creative ways. FinCEN data indicates, and other agency reports...
Fraud Academy is a pioneering initiative designed to arm bankers with the skills needed to detect and combat fraud. Our unique program features insights from experts across the DEA, FBI, law enforcement, AARP, and the financial industry, offering a robust education in fraud prevention from those who know it best.
The Indiana Bankers Association gives the state banking community a voice in the Indiana General Assembly and in Washington, D.C. The IBA Government Relations Team advocates for a healthy banking environment by initiating, negotiating and lobbying for the enactment of positive banking laws and regulations, and by opposing measures that would be hurtful to banks and their customers.
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The BankLEAD Internship Program provides students with the opportunity to gain real world experience in settings outside of the classroom while banks benefit from fresh ideas and creative ways for recruiting a new generation of banking talent.
This comprehensive job board interfaces with social media outlets to keep candidates informed of positions available in banking, while providing enhanced marketing for employers to attract candidates outside of the industry to a career in banking.
The IBA's Future Leadership Division (FLD) is a platform to support the next generation of Indiana bankers. Its mission is to connect banking professionals within the IBA membership by providing education, networking and volunteer opportunities.
Lucas White, president of The Fountain Trust Company, Covington, officially took office as chair of the Independent Community Bankers of America at the end of their national conference in March. In the May/June Hoosier Banker, read an interview with Lucas about assuming the chairmanship of a national trade, the state of the banking industry, how the Allen Edmonds Experience started and more.
Products and service offerings are an integral part of the Indiana Bankers Association membership. The IBA acts as a conduit to assist IBA member banks in finding the appropriate IBA associate member to fulfill their needs; while also assisting IBA associate members, as they target appropriate IBA member banks with their products or services. The Association is ever alert for viable companies of benefit to the Indiana banking community.
Sarah Pitzer, training coordinator at @CFBIndiana, found a perfect fit in the banking industry after transitioning from a teaching career.
— Indiana Bankers Association (@indianabankers) June 25, 2024
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The benefits of IBA membership are numerous. One that stands strong is the IBA is the only banking trade association in Indiana, creating a unified voice and unified representation for banks in Indiana.