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Bankers Legislative Day
IBAT/TBA Bankers Legislative Day is set for Wednesday, February 28. After a continental breakfast and briefing where we'll hear from some of our elected officials whose work directly affects your bank, we'll adjourn in time for you to go by your legislator's office and escort him/her to he luncheon which begins at 11:30 AM. This year, the luncheon will be held at the First United Methodist Church, just one block east of the Capitol. It will be in easy walking distance for you and provide easy access for our legislators. Click here for more information. We look forward to seeing you on February 28! |
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| LEGAL EASE QUESTION OF THE WEEK |
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Question: Our bank doesn't escrow for taxes. We just learned that a customer has borrowed from a different company to pay his delinquent taxes. Can we get a payoff quote and eliminate this super-priority lien for the tax funding?
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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| SOLUTIONS FROM SERVICES |
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| BAKER WEEKLY |
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This week saw the bond market reverse three consecutive sessions of gains on a disturbing jump in wage inflation that showed up in the Labor Department’s monthly employment report...Read more in this week's Baker Weekly.
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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| IBAT EDUCATION FOUNDATION |
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Question: What well known agency helped to create "Money Math: Lessons for Life," for middle school students?
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| TECHMECCA 2007 |
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Save the Date! And get ready to visit Las Vegas for TechMecca 2007. November 28-29, 2007. TechMecca will be held at the brand new Red Rock Resort and Casino. |
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| LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE |
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Save the Date! The 2007 Leadership Conference will be held at the brand new Hyatt Lost Pines Resort, June 14-16. Theme: Leadership Round-Up: Branding Leaders-Texas Style. So, circle the wagons and the family and plan on attending in June. |
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ON THE EDUCATION FRONT |
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2007 IT Security Summit
February 8, 2007 - Radisson Hill Country Resort & Spa, San Antonio
Are phishers casting their nets on your bank?
Are you buried in security logs and aren't aware of the legal and technical considerations regarding security log analysis?
Do you know the latest techniques hackers are using to break into your bank?
So many questions, so many answers to be discussed at the first IBAT IT Security Summit!
2007 Bank Investment Basics Summit
February 22, 2007 - The Westin Dallas/Fort Worth Airport
Hotel Deadline 1/31
More information...
What is a bond? What is the price/yield relationship? What affects the price/yield of a bond?
Discussion of the characteristics of each type of bond.
Discussion of basic analysis of specific bonds.
Basics of portfolio management. |
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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 2007.
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January 28-30, 2007 - South Lake Tahoe, NV |
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February 22, 2007 - D/FW Airport |
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February 28, 2007 - Austin |
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March 8-11, 2007 - Maui, HI |
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IBAT Leadership Conference
June 14-16, 2007 - Hyatt Lost Pines Resort |
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IBAT 33rd Annual Convention
September 30 - October 2, 2007 - Fort Worth |
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TechMecca 2007
November 28-29, 2007 - Las Vegas | | |
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Contact IBAT or if you have comments or questions about this newsletter,
email or call Bonnie Kankel at (800) 749-4228. |
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