2026 Pub. 6 Issue 4

Contributors to the MIBA Political Action Committee are recognized for their generosity on the Association’s website and at the MIBA Annual Convention and Exhibition. Different contribution levels have been established to recognize supporters of our Political Action Committee fund and to raise the Association membership’s awareness of this important facet of our work on behalf […]

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I would like to make clear in the title of this column that we’re not talking about anything rude or unfriendly. In fact, you are about to learn just the opposite. It has been many a year since the U.S. bond market’s yield curve has been normally sloped. By “normal,” we mean that the differential

Branson Bank Announces Promotion of Rebecca Mullen to VP, Compliance Officer Branson Bank announced the promotion of Rebecca Mullen to VP, compliance officer, recognizing her outstanding leadership, dedication to regulatory excellence, and commitment to protecting customers and the community. Mullen will continue to oversee the bank’s compliance, internal audit, fraud prevention, Bank Secrecy Act (BSA)/Anti-Money

Deposit networks are often described as funding tools, enabling banks to access funds and depositors to access FDIC insurance on large amounts. But they are far more than that. Deposit networks can also be balance sheet levers — mechanisms that allow banks to manage timing, risk and optionality without sacrificing customer relationships. One crucial benefit

For more information contact Rebecca Young at ryoung@miba.net.

Few regulatory shifts move this fast. What started as a Fair Banking Executive Order in August culminated in a final rule that eliminated reputational risk from bank supervision, which took effect on June 9, 2026.

In my experience, community banks sell for one of the following reasons: Board succession has not been strategically planned, executive staff and leadership succession have not been strategically planned, or the market has taken a turn.

In the months that have passed since we came together at ICBA LIVE, I’ve been reflecting on one key sentiment that came across loud and clear…

By the time you read this, the August primary will be complete, and we will have a better idea of the makeup of the House and Senate.

Every year, convention season gives community bankers a chance to step away from the day-to-day and think about what’s next.

In just a few short months, we will gather with our MIBA membership, family and friends for another exciting Convention & Exhibition. This year’s 36th annual MIBA Scholarship Auction will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 15, at The Lodge of Four Seasons. We hope you are already thinking about the items you’ll donate to this

The Cove A Robert Trent Jones Sr. Signature Golf Course The Lodge of Four Seasons Lake Ozark, MO The tournament tees off at 10:00 a.m. The entry fee is $175 per person and includes two mulligans, breakfast with bloody mary and mimosa bar, lunch, refreshments, cart and green fees. You must be a fully registered

September 14-16, 2026 Register now at miba.net! Position your company in front of Missouri’s top banking leaders at the 49th Annual MIBA Convention & Expo.  Connect directly with CEOs and key decision-makers at a higher rate than many other industry trade shows! MIBA Member Exhibitors receive one complimentary registration for the full convention. Ready to

Where are your main bank and branches located? What is the market like?  Peoples Bank & Trust is headquartered in Troy. We have nine branches total (soon to be 10) located in Lincoln, St. Charles and Pike counties. We serve a variety of markets, from rural, agriculture-based towns to some of the fastest-growing areas in

Some careers begin with a carefully planned interview. A.W. Spellmeyer’s began with a poker game.