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BOCB Award Winner First Victoria National Bank


First Victoria National Bank received a Gold Medal, two Bronze Medals and a Certificate of Merit in the Best of Community Banking Awards sponsored annually by the Independent Bankers Association of Texas (IBAT). The Victoria bank was recognized in the Marketing category for a variety of programs by a panel of independent judges.

IBAT Member PointBank Enlists Social Media


IBAT's goal is to provide a diversity of opinions and viewpoints about national banking news.  Some news articles do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the Independent Bankers Association of Texas.

By Jackie Stewart
DEC 30, 2011

PointBank is looking to replace lost checking-account revenue by boosting its social media presence.

TechMecca Associate Member Information Exchange

Place: 
Sheraton Dallas Hotel, room TBD
Date: 
Jan 23 2012 9:30am - 11:00am

Be a Part of IBAT’s Associate Member Information Exchange

At 2012 TechMecca

WHAT:  The IBAT Associate Member Council - made up of long standing IBAT Associate Members - would like to help you get involved at TechMecca and provide tips for success working with IBAT member banks.  So please come early to join them for refreshments and an exchange of information on how to make the most of TechMecca and other IBAT events.

ABC Highlights Community Banker


IBAT's goal is to provide a diversity of opinions and viewpoints about national banking news.  Some news articles do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the Independent Bankers Association of Texas.

By Chris Cuomo, Catherin Cole and Linh Tran, ABC News


With their high fees, foreclosures and the number of families left scrambling to keep their homes, these days banks are known more for taking than for giving.

Community Banking on Times Square


IT Security & TechMecca 2012


Earlier this week, two prominent hacker groups announced “Project Robin Rood,” aimed at “returning the money to those who have been… cheated or hurt by our banks.”  The goal of the project is to steal credit card numbers and access bank accounts to steal funds and “donate them to various charities across the globe.” 

Bank of the Week: Alliance Bank


Congratulations to Alliance Bank on receiving a Gold Eagle in the 20th Annual Best of Community Banking Awards sponsored by the Independent Bankers Association of Texas (IBAT).  Jake Caddell was on hand to accept the award presented during the annual IBAT Convention.

The Sulphur Springs bank was recognized in the Marketing category for a campaign tied to convenience banking.