Opinion piece for Iowa banks

Click here for an opinion piece you may place in your local paper. The article discusses the current financial markets, the performance of Iowa banks and the economy, and the Economic Stabilization programs. 

 

Economic Stabilization Programs

Click here for the latest information related to the economic stabilization programs available from the FDIC and Treasury.

 

Advertise in the 2009-10 Directory of Financial Institutions

The IBA’s Iowa Directory of Financial Institutions is a comprehensive, widely-used resource that includes vital information on all banks, savings and loans and credit unions.  Also listed are state and federal regulatory agencies, trade associations, correspondent banks, multi-bank holding companies in Iowa, and a directory of IBA subsidiary/affiliate organizations. Published by the IBA each year, it is an indispensable resource that reaches thousands of financial decision-makers and financial service providers. Click here for more information on various advertising opportunities for your company.  Click here for an Advertising Placement Form.  Advertising deadline is December 31, 2008. 

 

Safety & Soundness Resources for Bankers

To better equip you for questions from customers and the media, your association has created a web page dedicated to safety & soundness issues.  Click here for more information. Recent events may have the public asking you questions. This web site will be updated as warranted by future events.  Click here to send suggestions or comments on the IBA Safety & Soundness page.

 

IBA Prepares Iowa Banking Industry Fact Sheet

The IBA has prepared a Banking Industry Fact Sheet with a few key facts about the safety and soundness of Iowa banks. Click here to download the Fact Sheet.

 

ABA President Explains Interchange Fee Issue in Video

American Bankers Association President and CEO Ed Yingling has released a video message explaining how proposed legislation would create a new federal bureaucracy to regulate the interchange fees retail merchants pay to financial institutions for access to payment systems. Click here to view the video. Click here to send a letter via the IBA’s Legislative Action Center.

 

Flood Recovery Information and Resources

Several Iowa communities continue to recover from the record flooding of June 2008. The IBA, in partnership with several other organizations, will provide resource and recovery information to our membership.   Click here for the latest information we have compiled from numerous, respected sources. Click here to send a message concerning the floods of 2008.

 

Commercial bank vs. investment banking

Due to recent occurrences, some consumers may question the difference between a commercial bank and an investment bank. Click here for talking points concerning the differences in banks. Click here for answers to questions of safety and soundness of banks.