Executive Order Targets CDFI Fund
On Friday, President Donald Trump issued an Executive Order, “Continuing the reduction of the federal bureaucracy,” which included the elimination of
March 19, 2025
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We Are Texas Community Banking
The nation’s largest state association dedicated exclusively to community bank advocacy.
IBAT Upcoming Events
Tour de Texas
March 24-28 | Around the State
Get a national and state update on the status of community banking from industry experts. IBAT directors, staff and experts will be traveling to your back yard to engage with members like you.
IBAT EDGE
May 6-7 | Waco
A two-day event is designed to help you Educate, Develop, Guide and Empower your team to take the next steps in their careers, for the good of your bank and its customers.
Connecting Leaders Conference
June 26-28 | Galveston
Network, learn from and develop personal relationships with peers and tenured leaders in the industry—all while enjoying family time in an informal setting.
IBAT Annual Convention
September 20-23 | Fort Worth
IBAT’s Annual Convention takes an in-depth look at key issues impacting the community banking industry with brand-new actionable insights and practical takeaways
Latest Industry News & Updates
Texas Legislature in Full Swing After Filing Deadline
Per the rules of the Texas Legislature, as of Friday, the last bills have been filed for the 89th Regular
March 18, 2025
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The Case for Bond Portfolio Maintenance
Managing a community bank’s balance sheet is like taking care of a home: it requires ongoing maintenance, thoughtful planning, and
March 7, 2025
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A Rundown of Major News From Last Week
No later than March 21, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) announced that it intends to issue an interim final rule that
March 4, 2025
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