Fraud Forum

Date:

Jan 14, 2026

Location:
IBA Center for Professional Development
8425 Woodfield Crossing Blvd, Suite 155E
Indianapolis, IN 46240

Following the success of last year’s inaugural Fraud Forum, we’re excited to continue the conversation in year two — building on the momentum, networking, and practical insights that made the first year such a success. The IBA continues to respond to member feedback requesting focused forums for both fraud and physical security. As a result, the Bank Security Officer Forum will continue to address physical security topics, while the Fraud Forum will return for its second year with fresh content, current trends, and collaborative discussions designed for both returning members and new participants eager to strengthen their fraud prevention strategies.

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Agenda

Forum Dates-
January 14, 2026
July 15, 2026
September 30, 2026

8:30 a.m. Registration & Continental Breakfast
9:00 a.m. Program Begins
12:00 p.m. Lunch
3:00 p.m. Program Adjourns

Topics

While the Forum members establish the topics and discussions, with the IBA Facilitator adding background, and prompting further discussion, the 2026 Fraud Forum will continue to expand on critical and emerging areas of fraud risk, offering timely insights, peer discussion, and actionable strategies for financial institutions of all sizes.

Anticipated topics include:

  • Synthetic identity fraud and evolving detection methods
  • Deepfake and AI-enhanced scams targeting customers and staff
  • Business email compromise and payment redirection schemes
  • Internal fraud and controls to prevent employee embezzlement
  • Elder and vulnerable adult financial exploitation trends
  • New regulatory expectations and fraud risk governance practices
  • Collaboration between fraud, operations, and cybersecurity teams
Speaker(s)

Jim Rechel is president of The Rechel Group, Inc., a risk-consulting firm headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio.  He is one of the board of The Institute for Criminal Justice Education, Montgomery, Alabama and a member of numerous national organizations and is a Certified Financial Security Officer.  He is a past local board member of the International Association of Financial Crimes Investigators Association and the American Society of Industrial Security. Prior to working for The Rechel Group, Inc., Jim was Vice President for Fifth Third Bank headquartered in Cincinnati, where he held positions in various departments, including Retail and Lending, and Security Director and was a Special Agent with the FBI.

Additional Information

Who Should Attend?
This forum is designed for those who are responsible for fraud mitigation at their bank.

This platform will provide you with an opportunity to discuss their concerns and explore collaborative solutions to problems they face on a day-to-day basis. You don’t want to miss this opportunity!

Fees

The following fees include three consecutive sessions to the forum and the program materials.

IBA member - $999 per person

Participation in this IBA Forum is limited to IBA member financial institutions, and nonmembers financial institutions from an eligible membership category at applicable member or non-member rates.

location

IBA Center for Professional Development
8425 Woodfield Crossing Blvd., Suite 155E
Indianapolis, IN 46240

Association Contact

Laurie Rees, Vice President - Education & Training
Lrees@indiana.bank
317-387-9380

Liz DeHaven, Education Manager
edehaven@indiana.bank
317-333-7169

Katie Yates, Education Coordinator
kyates@indiana.bank
317-333-7162

Cancellation Policy

Due to our commitments, the price is inclusive of all three sessions. A full refund for the 3-session forum will be given for cancellations received prior to the first session. Any registrant who does not cancel before the first session will be billed the full registration fee and sent the materials. Substitutions are welcome at no additional charge. It is the registrant's responsibility to find a substitute if unable to make a session.