May 27, 2021

June Wednesday, June 2, 2021 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.Handling Subpoenas, Summonses,Garnishments & Levies Thursday, June 3, 2021 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.Treasury Management: How to ‘Power Up’Deposits & Fee Income Tuesday, June 8, 2021 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.Collection Series: Troubled Debt Restructuringin the COVID Economy Thursday, June 10, 2021 2 p.m. – 3:30 […]

MIBA Annual Convention & Exhibition

Employer Fraud
Most employers purchase adequate workers’ compensation insurance to ensure their employees will be properly supported and cared for when occupational illnesses or injuries arise. However, some employers utilize dishonest practices within their workers’ compensation programs in an attempt to reduce the related expenses — thus committing employer fraud.

Here’s the truth: COVID-19 is never going away. Not with a cure or vaccine. Not after we can move freely around the world. And not after we can give our loved ones of all heath and ages the hugs that are both long-awaited and long overdue.

The FASB’s new credit loss model is one of the most significant accounting changes in recent history. The time to act is now — here’s how you can prepare and comply.

2020 has challenged our industry in ways previously unknown. We began the year expecting our biggest challenge would be the continued growth of deposits at reasonable rates. Today, we are faced with three challenges: a prolonged low-rate environment with continued margin compression, the challenge of keeping branches open and serving our communities, and an increasing number of customer transactions moving to the digital arena.

I have some good news for community bank portfolio managers who have grown weary of some or all of the following conditions that have persisted since 2020:
declining portfolio returns
erratic cash flows
call option exposure
paltry yield spreads

Tyler Bender, president of Midwest Regional Bank, graduated in 2006 from Saint Louis University with a bachelor’s degree. He earned a double major: business administration with a concentration in economics and history. He studied Regency England (1811-1820), which occurred when George III was too sick to rule, and his son (later King George IV) ruled instead.

In February, we looked at some of the regulatory issues that have arisen with fintech firms entering banking. This month, we are examining some of the consumer issues that have surfaced with these innovative ways to bank.

Mid America Bank New Executive Vice President Appointed Jefferson City, MO — Mid America Bank is pleased to announce Steve Linton has joined the bank in the role of Executive Vice President effective April 1st. In this role, Linton will be responsible for the overall leadership of the bank and its culture. He will work