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 As mentioned in our January 3 Special Compliance Bulletin, the Ethics Commission has adopted a revised CIQ form for vendors to use in reporting business relationships with local government officials. Unfortunately, there are no instructions with this form. Also, the Commission has no authority to interpret the law! Stay tuned as IBAT's government relations team works on this thorny issue.
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 Please help IBAT welcome its newest Associate Members:
American Prudential Capital, Inc. - a service-oriented commercial finance company offering the option of accounts receivable funding for domestic and international business. They use advanced technology to electronically provide immediate working capital.
De La Rue Cash Systems - cash handling solutions automate cash handling tasks to improve productivity and reduce costs. In addition, De La Rue solutions improve cash management, reduce internal and external risks and increase profitability.
US-Reports, Inc. - offers Phase I Environmental Site Assessments and Transaction Screens. They provide quality secure electronic ordering and delivery of these services. They are focused on fulfilling banks’ needs through effective communication, highest quality products, and timely service. US-Reports is also a national provider of premium audit and loss control services.
We would also like to congratulate these Associate Members for their 20 years of service to IBAT and its members:
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Federated Investors, Inc., Pittsburgh, PA
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Fiserv, Inc., San Antonio, TX
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Jenkens & Gilchrist, P.C., Dallas, TX
For contact information for these providers and all of IBAT’s Associate Members, click here.
 The first issue of Consumer Tips for 2006 will be published February 1. These columns can be found here and are free to IBAT members. Consumer Tips can be used as statement stuffers or in your customer newsletters. For a list of this year's topics, click here.
Here is this week's newsletter from The Baker Group. Although this information has been obtained from sources, which we believe to be reliable, we do not guarantee its accuracy. This is for information purposes only and is not intended as an offer or solicitation with respect to the purchase or sale of any security. |
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Wednesday, January 25th
3 pm Eastern - 60 minutes
Who should attend: Executives and managers concerned with network security, from IT security staff to the CEO.
Topics will include:
- The leading vulnerabilities in community bank networks
- Real world hacking scenarios
- The differences between a vulnerability assessment and a penetration test
- How hackers exploit stolen data and how it can impact customers and your bank.
 Have you asked yourself “what is a bond” or “what is the difference between an agency bond and a mortgage backed security?” If so, then make plans to attend the IBAT Investment Basics Summit on February 23 in San Antonio. This one-day seminar will go over bond basics, types of bonds and basic analysis and portfolio management.
In February, IBAT will hold Texas Deposit Documentation seminars in Lubbock, Corpus Christi, Irving, San Antonio, Tyler and Houston. Bank personnel who have responsibility for administering customer accounts should make plans to attend. This is a fast paced introduction for the new employee who needs an overview of deposit accounts and is designed to “tie everything together” for experienced personnel. For registration information, click here.
 For a complete listing of upcoming events, click here. Meanwhile, please mark your calendar for some of our key events for 2006.
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February 13-14, 2006 - The Woodlands |
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March 7-8, 2006 - San Antonio |
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Women In Banking Conference
April 27-28, 2006 - San Antonio |
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Bank Marketing Institute
April 30-May 2, 2006 - Dallas |
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Leadership Conference
June 15-17, 2006 - Galveston |
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IBAT 32nd Annual Convention
October 1-4, 2006 - San Antonio |
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Bank Operations Institute
October 8-13, 2006 - Dallas |
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