A Big Week in the Interchange Fight
Last week brought a notable defeat for the swipe fee fight in the states when Colorado Gov. Jared Polis vetoed Senate Bill
June 11, 2026
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The nation’s largest state association dedicated exclusively to community bank advocacy.
IBAT Upcoming Events
Connecting Leaders Conference
June 25-27 | Round Rock
Network, learn from and develop personal relationships with peers and tenured leaders in the industry – all while enjoying family time and developing life-long relationships.
2026 IBAT Annual Convention
September 19-22 | San Antonio
IBAT’s Annual Convention is a four-day event that takes an in-depth look at key issues impacting the banking industry, specifically those related to community banks.
Bank Operations Institute
November 8-12 | Dallas
A two-year banking program that provides practical bank management and leadership strategies necessary for successful community bank operations.
Ask IBAT Anything
Monthly | Live Webinar
As part of this monthly virtual program, the IBAT compliance team offers members the opportunity to ask any questions they may have and get feedback on tough topics.
Latest Industry News & Updates
WSJ: Big Banks Plan Deposit Tokenization Efforts
Last week, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported that The Clearing House had launched plans to build a tokenized deposit
June 10, 2026
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Executive Order Targeting “Non-Work Authorized Individuals”
On Friday, FinCEN issued an Advisory addressing non-work authorized populations and their employers as related to BSA/AML and other supervisory concerns for
June 9, 2026
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Executive Orders: Key Takeaways for Community Banks
On May 19, President Trump issued two executive orders, each bearing significant implications for the present and future of Texas
May 27, 2026
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