| IBAT LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE |
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Leadership Conference
Catch the Wave to Leadership Excellence
June 19-21, 2008
Moody Gardens, Galveston
We're finalizing plans for this year's conference. Meanwhile, if you're interested in sponsoring or exhibiting, click HERE. |
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| TECHMECCA 2008 |
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Save the Date!
TechMecca 2008
November 3-4, 2008
Hyatt Regency Dallas
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| IBAT EDUCATION FOUNDATION |
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"Houstonville" is a very exciting elementary school program where the children spend two days a week in a "city within a school." This innovative concept involving educators, business leaders, and students aims to promote financial responsibility among elementary schoolchildren. Click HERE to learn more. |
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| LEGAL EASE QUESTION OF THE WEEK |
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Question: Perhaps you know who we might talk to about receiving state of Texas deposits. Our President wanted me to check to see if the state of Texas offered more deposits to banks that were located in lower economic areas and/or underserved markets. I had not heard of such a program. I thought I would start with the experts at IBAT to see if you guys had heard of such a program.
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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Now that you know who the players are at Advantage Health Plans Trust*, you need to know more about how it works and what we offer! This Webinar will offer a more in-depth look at the plans and programs offered to Texas bankers.
Endorsed by IBAT, Advantage Health Plans Trust is actively providing health care programs to over 25 of IBAT’s banks in Texas. Join this webinar and let us show you why bankers across Texas are choosing Advantage Health Plans Trust.
Webinar Details
Date: March 19, 2008
Time: 8:30 am
Place: Hosted via Web Conferencing
How do I register? Click HERE to register online.
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E-mail Jessica Molina for details and to RSVP for the web conference. Dial in instructions for joining the conference will be provided via e-mail prior to the event.
*Paid Endorsement |
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| BAKER WEEKLY |
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The Labor Department reported that the U.S. economy lost 63,000 jobs in the month of February, missing economists’ job-growth expectation…The 10Yr Treasury Note currently yields 3.51%, while the 2Yr Treasury Note yields 2.42%, thus continuing the yield curve steepening…the S&P 500 Index fell to a one and a half year low, breaking a technical floor and with today’s employment figures, S&P prices are primed to fall even further…Current indications from the Fed Fund futures market show a 76% chance of a 75bps rate cut next FOMC meeting on March 18...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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Operations Compliance Summit
April 17, 2008
Westin Park Central, Dallas
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What you will learn:
u Best practices for security intrusion notification
u Tips for ID theft red flags
u HR refresher and veterans’ rights
u New liability for remotely created drafts
u Compliance with stolen check reporting
u BSA update
u New school depository requirements |
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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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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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September 20-23, 2008 - Hyatt Lost Pines Resort, Austin/Bastrop |
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