2024 Calendar
The 2024 KBA Calendar of event and Trainings for September through December 2024. — Including the endorsed vendor and training partners that make these trainings possible.
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE KANSAS BANKERS ASSOCIATION
August 12, 2024
Briefly in Kansas Banking
Kansas bankers recognized for their accomplishments and dedication to the industry.
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In Memory
Kevin Moeder
November 18, 1960-June 11, 2024
Kevin Moeder, 63, of La Crosse, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at his home. Kevin was born on Nov. 18, 1960, in La Crosse, Kansas, the son of Thomas J. “Tommy” and Elenora (Herrman) Moeder.
Compliance Management for Financial Institutions Made Simple
Compliance has become one of the financial services industry’s most pressing challenges, largely because the stakes are so high. We all know the consequences; customer attrition, reputational damage and burdensome fines, to name a few. It wasn’t long ago that Goldman Sachs, Wells Fargo and JP Morgan Chase, for instance, collectively shelled out almost $12 billion in fines.
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Harvesting Success The Career Paths of Kansas Agricultural Bankers
In Kansas, where golden fields stretch across the horizon and agriculture is a cornerstone of life, community agriculture bankers play an essential role in supporting local farmers and agribusinesses. These professionals combine financial expertise with a deep understanding of the state’s agricultural landscape, offering tailored financial solutions and personalized advice.
Harvesting Success The Career Paths of Kansas Agricultural Bankers
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KBA-Hosted Financial Town Hall Recap July 2 in Chanute, Kansas
More than 80 Kansas bankers, political and business leaders recently gathered at the SEK Impact Conference Center in Chanute, Kansas, for a regional Financial Town Hall meeting. An update was given from our nation’s capital by U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran, a statehouse report from Kansas Senate Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee Chairman Jeff Longbine and an update on KBA policy priorities and service initiatives supporting the Kansas banking industry.
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Washington Update – The “Other” CRA A Lesser-Known Tool in the Policy Toolbox
The banking agencies are tasked with writing and implementing regulations for the laws enacted by Congress, but they do not have free reign. In creating these rules, regulators must act within the boundaries of their statutory authority or run the risk of legal challenge — and ABA has not been afraid to hold them accountable in court when they get it wrong. But Congress can also hold agencies accountable when there are policy disagreements by simply overriding final rules.
Washington Update – The “Other” CRA A Lesser-Known Tool in the Policy Toolbox
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Meet New KBA Chairman Gene Dikeman
D. Gene Dikeman II is the President and CEO of Bank of the Plains, which has nine locations in Kansas. Gene is also the 2024-2025 KBA Chairman. His life is nothing short of fascinating and has prepared him well to not only lead the bank but also take the helm of the KBA to help pilot the association through the upcoming year.
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