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IBAT's Post-ICBA Convention Program
March 6-8, 2008
Grand Bahama Island
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IBAT has put together a post convention excursion/program combining a little bit of business with a lot of fun! We'll be staying at the beautiful Westin Grand Bahama Island Our Lucaya Resort. Back by popular demand, Mike Woody is designing a special program covering the hottest topics facing our industry today. Space is limited...so don't delay, sign up today!
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IBAT's 16th Annual Congressional Visit
April 29-May 1, 2008
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Here's your chance to take the community banking story where it makes a difference - Capitol Hill! Join us for our behind-the-scenes visits and show your commitment to your industry. |
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| CONSUMER TIPS |
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November's Consumer Tips column offers some sound advice on combating identity theft. This might be a good time to remind your customers of this growing threat and how to avoid becoming a victim. |
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Only 15 days until the 2007 TechMecca Conference and Expo in Las Vegas. You still have time to register. Please visit www.techmecca.net to register today! |
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Question: We have a POD account for a lady who just died. The court appointed administrator has provided us with letters of administration. He wants the funds in the account to pay the funeral expenses. Can we give them to him?
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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Partner with IBAT and SWBC to offer flexible stored-value card options which will delight your clients and boost your bottom line. Anyone who makes purchases with a gift card or a prepaid card is using a stored-value card. Now you can offer a variety of these fully-reloadable cards to help you attract and retain individual and commercial clients. CLICK HERE to find out more! Or contact Mike Colston at 800-515-3036 or mcolston@swbc.com for more information.
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| BAKER WEEKLY |
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The subprime debacle continued to weigh on markets as major U.S. banks write-down billions of dollars in losses for the fourth quarter. Merrill Lynch, Citigroup, Morgan Stanley, and Wachovia, to name a few, are among a growing list of investment banks that are taking big hits to the bottom line as late mortgage payments and mounting foreclosures wreak havoc. The Dow Jones Industrial Average is off 3.6%, or 480 points, as these write-offs spark concerns of an economic slowdown. 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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| ON THE EDUCATION FRONT |
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2007 Financial Literacy Summit
December 4-5, 2007
Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
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Don't miss this opportunity to learn about ways to obtain your Community Reinvestment Act credit. |
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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 upcoming events.
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Winter Summit VIII
January 27-29, 2008 - South Lake Tahoe, NV |
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IBAT Regional Meetings
January 22-25, February 5-8, 2008 - Locations TBD |
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March 6-8, 2008 - Grand Bahama Island |
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April 29-May 1, 2008 - Washington, DC |
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IBAT Leadership Conference
June 19-21, 2008 - Moody Gardens, Galveston |
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IBAT 34th Annual Convention
September 20-23, 2008 - Hyatt Lost Pines Resort, Austin/Bastrop |
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Bank Operations Institute
October 12-17, 2008 - Dallas | | |
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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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