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LEGAL EASE QUESTION OF THE WEEK |
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The "high cost home loan" notice has disappeared from our forms! Do we still need it?
To find out the answer, click on the flashing question mark. And you can also check out our searchable database of other frequently asked questions. |
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| ON THE HILL - GOVERNOR'S TAX BILL FLOATED |
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In anticipation of the April 17 special legislative session, Governor Perry rolled out the much-anticipated results of the Sharp Tax Commission plan to restructure the Texas school funding system. We are in process of putting together a bank-specific worksheet for you to determine the impact of this plan on your state taxes, and will make that available to you next week. This is a complex piece of legislation, and one we intend to carefully consider - with your input - prior to taking an official position.
In the meantime, click here for more information, including the 92 page bill text, press release and summary of the initiative. |
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| 14TH ANNUAL CONGRESSIONAL VISIT |
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IBAT is headed back to D.C., and we want you to come along! If you’ve been before, you know first-hand how important and meaningful it is to make this trip. If not, the time has come to join the fight and make a difference for your bank and your industry. Join us Click here to download the information. |
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| IBAT EDUCATION FOUNDATION |
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Did you know that the FDIC Money Smart program is self paced, computer based, interactive, AND available in English and Spanish?
Go to the Foundation Home Page. Then, click on Resources - Bank Financial Literacy Programs and you'll find all the details on Money Smart. |
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| CONSUMER TIPS |
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April's Consumer Tips column offers some advice on "conquering the clutter" in your financial closet - It's Time To Spring Clean Your Financial Records. |
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| COMMUNITY BANKING MONTH |
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April is Community Banking Month, a time for all community banks to take a bow and celebrate their contributions toward ensuring the prosperity and overall success of the Lone Star State. Read the Proclamation by Governor Rick Perry designating April as Community Banking Month in Texas. |
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| SOLUTIONS FROM SERVICES |
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Here's an opportunity for community bankers to hear issues addressed by professionals that will help build and manage high performing investment portfolios utilizing the latest risk management systems. IBAT Services is extending this invitation on behalf of our endorsed Service Provider, The Baker Group. Don't miss the Investment Strategies Seminar, April 21-22 in Frisco, Texas. If you prefer to receive the detailed information via fax, please call Jessica Molina in the IBAT Services office at 800.749.4228. |
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BAKER WEEKLY |
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As anticipated, the Fed hiked rates 25bp to 4.75%, marking the 15th consecutive rate hike since June 2004. Read more in 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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| MARKETING NEWSLETTER |
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We're excited to bring you the March issue of FOCUS, Your Financial Marketing Newsletter. To view this issue of FOCUS as well as an archive, click here. (This is a members' only area.)
If you have not subscribed to receive this monthly publication and would like to be on the distribution list, please email jmolina@ibat.org and IBAT Service will add your name to the list. |
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ON THE EDUCATION FRONT |
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Don’t miss out! Honor your Exceptional Assistant by sending them to the Exceptional Assistant Summit in beautiful downtown San Antonio April 27-28. The deadline for hotel reservations is April 5th! |
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| IBAT LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE |
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Don't miss the family event of the year! Make plans now to attend the IBAT Leadership Conference, June 15-17, at Moody Gardens Resort & Conference Center in Galveston. Education includes leadership topics, hot banker topics and the popular roundtable discussions. Networking includes golf tournament, reception on Thursday and dinner event on Friday. |
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COMING SOON |
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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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Presented by the FDIC
April 6-7, 2006, Phoenix, AZ |
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April 27-28, 2006 - San Antonio |
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April 30-May 2, 2006 - Dallas |
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IBAT 14th Annual Congressional Visit
May 23-25, 2006 - Washington, D.C. |
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June 15-17, 2006 - Galveston |
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IBAT 32nd Annual Convention
October 1-3, 2006 - San Antonio |
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Bank Operations Institute
October 8-13, 2006 - Dallas | | |
