FDIC Directors College

Date:

Sep 1, 2026

Location:
Indiana Bankers Association
8425 Woodfield Crossing Blvd
Ste 155E
Indianapolis, IN 46240-7321

The Chicago region of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and the Indiana Bankers Association are jointly presenting the 2026 FDIC Directors College. This important program will give attendees the opportunity to network with regulators to learn about current and emerging issues facing the financial services industry. Topics include what is going on within our state and what it means to our banks and the overall commerce industry. Program designers have closely tied content to feedback received from bankers and suggestions from field supervisors within the state.

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Topics

8:30 am - Registration and Continental Breakfast

9:00 am - Opening Comments

9:15am – Commercial Real Estate
Commercial Real Estate growth opportunities have accelerated over the last few years. With that in mind, this presentation looks at today’s commercial real estate landscape, highlighting emerging risks and opportunities shaping the market. Examiners will break down regulatory expectations for loan underwriting, administration, and portfolio risk management practices. Attendees will walk away with practical insights to enhance portfolio strategy, improve risk management practices, and stay ahead of supervisory priorities.

10:00am - Compliance Hot Topics
Regulatory compliance continues to evolve in 2026 and should be a routine part of your board discussions. This presentation will highlight key compliance topics including electronic fund transfers, third-party relationship compliance oversight, FDIC’s new Subpart B of Part 328, and a refresher on CMS and CRA.

10:45am - Break

11:00am – Check Fraud
Although the utilization of paper checks has steadily declined, instances of check and payments fraud have significantly increased in the last decade. This presentation will explore the latest trends in check and payment fraud and common mitigation strategies.

11:45am - Lunch

12:45pm - National and Local Economic Conditions
The economy remains volatile, making prudent planning more challenging as forecasts change frequently. This session will provide attendees with an overview of national, state, and local economic conditions by analyzing the latest trends in sectors such as labor, housing, and commercial real estate.

1:30pm - Regulatory Panel
An open forum to engage FDIC Chicago Regional management, as well as your local FDIC management and state authority, on topics important to your bank and the banking industry.

2:30 pm - Adjourn

Additional Information

Who Should Attend?

Bank directors, CEOs, senior-level officers, compliance officers, IT officers, and security officers.

Fees

IBA Members/Associate Members

Early Bird Registration - $295
Registration After Aug. 14 - $345

Fee covers instruction, continental breakfast, refreshment breaks, and lunch. Please register early as seating is limited.

Participation in IBA programs is limited to members, associate members, and non-members from an eligible membership category at applicable member or non-member rates. A surcharge of 100% will be applied for non-members.

location

IBA Center for Progressional Development
8425 Woodfield Crossing Blvd, Suite 155e
Indianapolis, IN 46240

Association Contact

For more information, contact:
Molly Gibbs, Assistant Vice President - Education and Training
MGibbs@indiana.bank
317-387-9380

Cancellation Policy

Within three or more business days prior to the day of an educational program, no cancellation charge will be assessed. Within two days prior, 50% of the fee is assessed. Refunds are not provided for cancellations the day before or absences on the day of the program. Substitutions are welcome at anytime.