Meet Chairman Matt Howrey
Matt Howrey, president & CEO of North Salem State Bank, will lead the Association this year as our chairman. Get to know the self-described "reformed ex-examiner" and how he wants to build the IBA for the future.
Account agreements compliance considerations
Regulatory requirements extend beyond simple disclosure mandates. Banks must also ensure that disclosures are clear, accurate and not misleading. Effective disclosures empower consumers by providing them with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions about their banking relationships.
DIGITAL EXTRA: Cybersecurity & AI
Starting this year, we will offer digital extras - articles that are only available on the website edition of the magazine. This issue, one of those articles is from IBA associate member CSI about how you can not only mitigate the security risks that come with artificial intelligence, but begin to leverage AI as an advantage to your security strategy.
National perspective
Our partners at ICBA and ABA write about striking a balance between proportionate rulemaking and embracing innovation, and call for an end to punting on credit union accountability.
Banker profile
Amanda Morris-Feldman serves as executive vice president and chief financial officer at First Federal Savings Bank, Rochester. She will also serve as president of the IBA Future Leadership Division this year. Amanda talked to us about what she learned while working as a secretary at her dad's insurance office, the difference between networking and getting to know your peers, how she defines success and her favorite memory
DIGITAL EXTRA: US banks on solid ground
In its latest semiannual Supervision and Regulation Report, the Federal Reserve Board of Governors determined that banks across the country are on solid ground thanks to strong earnings and asset quality. But they also warned that while banking fundaments are currently strong, supervisors are keeping an eye on credit quality.
Also in this issue...
- the pendulum swings of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, and affirmative action;
- how to conduct effective workplace investigations;
- new spring dates for the IBA Cyber, Fraud & Physical Security Conference;
- how the IBA Government Relations team is advocating for the Indiana banking industry at the Statehouse as a new governor takes the helm; and
- why the way you support your top 20% clients should be different from how you support your bottom 20%.
Read all these stories and more in the January/February 2025 issue of Hoosier Banker magazine!