2025 C2C award nominees
One of Indiana’s U.S. Senators is sitting on the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, giving Hoosiers direct access to one of the most important rooms for the banking industry. Hoosier Banker spoke with Sen. Banks about the most effective way for bankers to increase their advocacy engagement in Washington, the most untapped or under-resourced economic development opportunity for Indiana he wants to support from Washington, his decision to enter public service, and more.
Whistle while you work?
The law regarding whistleblower protections has shifted significantly in favor of employees in recent years. Financial institutions should be mindful of these evolving rules as their employees are subject to additional protections than those applicable to most employers in Indiana.
Interchange fees
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency stepped in to protect banks from the Illinois Interchange Fee Prevention Act. Brett Ashton delves into the decision in his Compliance Connection column, following up on his article in our last issue. In a double dose of coverage, the IBA Government Relations team offers an overview of how this topic has played out across the country and what it means for Indiana bankers.
National perspective
Our partners at ABA and ICBA write about the legacy of American banking as the nation celebrates its 250th birthday this year, and how service remains at the heart of the community bank difference.
Banker Profile
Amy Begley serves as vice president, banking center manager for the National Bank of Indianapolis. She talked to us about her first job as a Taco Bell cashier, what makes her excited about supervising her bank's first apprentice under the IBA's new Financial Services Academy apprenticeship program, her previous experience with student education programs, what she does for fun when she's not working and more.
2027 IBA officer candidates
Lisa Arnold, Brad Monts and Dave Coffey have been put forth to serve as officers of the Association next year. Learn more about them and the other Board members who will be on the ballot during the IBA's annual business meeting at Annual Convention this September.
Also in this issue...
- Loan yields, prepayment risk & the quiet shift in the balance sheet
- The new "reform-minded" Fed chair running into inflation and rate-hike expectations
- Enhanced tax benefits for small businesses
- A recap of the 2026 IBA Mega Conference
- Driving growth by keeping card programs relevant
Read all these stories and more in the July/August 2026 issue of Hoosier Banker magazine!