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Indiana Bankers Association Officers, Directors & Staff IBA Officers Chairman ...................................................... Larry W. Myers, First Savings Bank, Clarksville FirstVice Chairman ............................... Michael H. Head, First Federal Savings Bank, Evansville SecondVice Chairman ................. Annette M. Russell, Security Federal Savings Bank, Logansport Immediate Past Chairman ............................................ David W. Heeter, MutualBank, Muncie President and Chief Executive Officer ..... S. Joe DeHaven, Indiana Bankers Association, Indianapolis Constituent Directors ICBA State Director ........................................ David M. Geis, Jackson County Bank, Seymour ABA Membership Council ....................... Michael K. Bauer,Your Community Bank, New Albany Future Leadership Division President .......... Lucas White,The Fountain Trust Company, Covington Non-Indiana Headquartered Bank Director ............... Tim Massey, BMO Harris Bank, Indianapolis Northeast Region Directors Michael C. Marhenke, iAB Financial Bank, Fort Wayne Gregory Maxwell, Farmers State Bank, Mentone Michael S. Zahn, First Federal Savings Bank, Huntington Northwest Region Directors Patrick Duffey, State Bank of Burnettsville Karen I. Miller,The Farmers Bank, Frankfort Arden L. Cramer, Logansport Savings Bank, FSB Southeast Region Directors George W. Ferriell, Bath State Bank Archie M. Brown Jr., MainSource Financial Group, Greensburg Dennis Wayman, State Bank of Medora Southwest Region Directors Kurt D. Rosenberger, Our Community Bank, Spencer Matthew W. Howrey, North Salem State Bank Clay W. Ewing, German American, Jasper IBA Staff President & Chief Executive Officer ........................................................... S. Joe DeHaven ExecutiveVice President .............................................................. Paul W. Freeman, CAE SeniorVice President–Government Relations ........................................ Amber R.VanTil, JD Vice President–Meetings & Events ............................................ Christina M. Bennett, CMP Vice President–Government Relations ........................................................... Dax Denton Vice President–Products & Services ................................................................. Rod Lasley Vice President–Education & Training ........................................................... Laurie A. Rees Vice President–Communications .................................................................. Laura Wilson Events & Products/Services Assistant .............................................................. Susan Clark Education Meeting Coordinator ............................................................ Marcy M. Borden Education Meeting Coordinator ................................................................ Elizabeth Kilty Education Meeting Coordinator ................................................................. Marlene Wells Staff Accountant ....................................................................................... Timothy Fry IT and Facilities Manager ...................................................................... Tracy Wainscott Administrative Assistant ........................................................................... Michelle Long Government Relations & Communications Office Manager ............................ Joshua A. Myers Email addresses: First initial of the staff member’s first name plus last name; example: jdoe@indianabankers.org Please send news releases to: IBAcommunications@indianabankers.org Mission To advocate for and sustain an environment in which banks can succeed. Vision To provide exemplary service to members as the premier state bank trade association in the country. Values In fulfilling our mission, we will: • Maintain the highest ethics, integrity and respect for others; • Serve with professionalism, innovation and resourcefulness; • Instill passion, positive attitude and enthusiasm; • Remain mindful that the success of the IBA is judged by the success of its members. View Hoosier Banker Digital at www.ourdigitalmags.com/ publication/?m=19522&l=1. Publication Disclaimer Hoosier Banker articles are published by the IBA Service Corp., a subsidiary of IBA Holding Company Inc., that is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Indiana Bankers Association. All material published in Hoosier Banker and/or on the IBA website is the property of the Indiana Bankers Association.
5 Hoosier Banker TABLE OF CONTENTS VOLUME 99 NO. 6 6925 Parkdale Place Indianapolis IN 46254-4673 Phone: 317-387-9380 Fax: 317-387-9374 Twitter @indianabankers www.indianabankers.org Publisher: S. Joe DeHaven Editor: Laura Wilson Advertising: Rod Lasley Email news releases to: IBAcommunications @indianabankers.org Hoosier Banker (ISSN 0018-473X) is published monthly by the IBA Service Corp., a subsidiary of IBA Holding Company Inc., that is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Indiana Bankers Association. The magazine invites news from IBA members. Copy deadline: first of the month preceding publication. Advertising: Rates available upon request or online at www.indianabankers.org. Advertisers should provide electronic PDFs by the 15th of the month preceding publication. Hoosier Banker advertising is available to members and associate members of the Indiana Bankers Association only. Subscriptions: Hoosier Banker subscriptions are provided free of charge exclusively to members and associate members of the Indiana Bankers Association. Public access to Hoosier Banker Digital is available at www.indianabankers.org. COVER STORY 10 MEGA CONFERENCE WRAP-UP 12 MEGA CONFERENCE PHOTO GALLERY FEATURES 6 PRESIDENT’S PONDERINGS S. Joe DeHaven, IBA 8 BOARD REVIEW Michael S. Zahn, First Federal Savings Bank, Huntington 9 IBA CALENDAR OF EVENTS 30 PUTTING DATA TO WORK Chris Lorence, ICBA 32 THEVALUE OF TELLING STORIES Frank Keating,ABA GR SPOTLIGHT 16 SUCCESSFUL OUTCOME FROM BUSY LEGISLATIVEYEAR Amber R.Van Til, IBA DIRECTORS / SENIOR MANAGEMENT 36 FIVE SECRETS TO BUILDING SRONG COMPLIANCE CULTURE Pam Perdue, Continuity Control PSP SHOWCASE 26 A COMPELLING WAY TO COMMUNICATE COMPLEX FINANCIAL DATA Alan Jackson, Deluxe Corp. LENDING / CREDIT 34 LOOKING AHEAD: PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE ALLL Tommy Troyer,Young & Associates Inc. DEPARTMENTS 10 VIDEO BONUS 25 HONORABLE MENTIONS 28 COMPLIANCE CONNECTION Larry C.Tomlin, Krieg DeVault LLP 29 IN MEMORY OF 33 NEW BRANCHES, BUILDINGS & OPENINGS 35 ASSOCIATE MEMBERS' CORNER 37 BANKING ON COMMUNITY 38 BANKERS ON THE MOVE 41 TAKING IT EASY 42 ANNIVERSARY MILESTONES 42 ADVERTISERS INDEX 5 Hoosier Banker June 2015 "Mission Possible" was the theme for Mega 2015.
6 Hoosier Banker June 2015 It has been over a year since I reported on the direction of the Indiana Bankers Association that resulted from our strategic planning process in late 2013. We are now just past the halfway point until we institute the process again for the next three-year period. It therefore seems appropriate to offer an update on progress made to date, and what remains to be accomplished. You may recall that we had five areas of focus: financial position, technology, products and services, leadership and association viability. Regarding financial position, we are focused on maintaining our strong financials and robust reserves. Due to efforts initiated years ago, we have built in growth that will position the IBA to be among the financially strongest associations in the country. As a result of the planning effort, we have created a five-year pro forma that factors in expected industry consolidation; reserve policy; and peer benchmarks, including staff size. We have also placed reserves with an investment manager, after having rewritten our investment policy, and have segregated the funds by company within the IBA family of companies. Those funds that are earned as a result of the efforts years ago ‒ primarily New Markets Tax Credit financing ‒ are accounted for separately, so that the IBA is measured on a traditional association operating basis. We continue to seek ways to further diversify our revenue streams. Expanding our use of technology, while supporting efforts for members to expand their use of technology, is also moving forward. We have drafted an IBA technology plan, which the board has approved. We have also increased our usage and focus of social media in an attempt to better connect with the next generation of bank and association leaders. This will likely be a never-ending effort. We have implemented and are fully utilizing a new database software management system and website. As with all software conversions, particularly when converting from a system that was over 30 years old, there were a few bumps in the road, but we are well past those now. We have also begun to build a library of training videos, as a result of videoconferencing some of our educational events. We will continually test this option as a long-term tool for our members. Additionally we are studying how we can help our member banks, particularly the smaller ones, with technology solutions that can be shared through strategic alliances and partnerships. In expanding our products and services to members, we conducted and tabulated a member needs assessment, which was adopted by the board of directors. It turned out to be a verification of what we thought those needs were, FEATURE President’s Ponderings S. Joe DeHaven, President & Chief Executive Officer, Indiana Bankers Association and we will continue to pursue solutions, particularly relating to the sharing of services by smaller banks. We have made some progress with compliance programs by expanding the Community Bankers for Compliance program of Young & Associates Inc. and by endorsing an automated system through Continuity. Additionally, we have expanded nationwide the property and casualty insurance company subsidiary pool concept that is of benefit to banks of $500 million or more in assets. We still have work left regarding the development of talent management and succession services for members. To proactively assist with the development of the next generation of bank leadership, we have added a Leadership Development Program to high acclaim, have increased membership in IBA’s Future Leadership Division and have inaugurated a “Bridging Bankers, Building Leaders” annual conference. These moves appear to be making a difference. We have much work left to do in examining whether to fund more Graduate School of Banking scholarships, and in determining next-generation priorities and work/life balance, plus the effect that has on IBA engagement. Reinventing the IBA for long-term association viability is more elusive than the other categories. While we continually explore new regional alliances to serve members and generate long-term, non-dues revenue opportunities, those alliances are hard to find. We also look toward the possibility of expanding membership to a broader financial services organization, under the assumption that consolidation will continue to decrease our membership, but again it is difficult to determine who to ally with, and when. Finally, the IBA board of directors continues to be involved in succession planning to enable a smooth transition of management within the next few years. I assure you that the board and staff are constantly evaluating our progress toward completion of the plan, which you helped formulate with your participation in surveys. We thank you your ongoing support. Follow Us onTwitter Follow the Indiana Bankers Association on Twitter @ IndianaBankers for late-breaking news about Association and advocacy issues. t
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8 Hoosier Banker June 2015 Dear Colleagues: When people ask about my position as president and chief executive officer of First Federal Savings Bank, Huntington, I explain that my most important role is to assemble and maintain a great team … then stay out of the way. Our staff at First Federal is outstanding and the reason we are successful. Being a community bank leader also means doing a little bit of everything, whether it’s lending, community relations, human resources, or working with the board of directors for strategic planning and direction. There are not too many areas of the bank that I don’t get involved with week-to-week, or even day-to-day. I joined the bank in late 1996 as part of a long-term succession plan. The first phase was for me to work in all areas of the bank to understand what we do, why we do it, and how each department forms an integral part of the organization. Additionally I furthered my education by earning an MBA from the University of Notre Dame, after which I was promoted to bank president in 2005 and to CEO in 2011. When I was named president, I became the third-generation Zahn to lead First Federal. My father, Stephen E. Zahn ‒ now chairman of the board ‒ served as president before me, and my grandfather, William E. Zahn, also was president. I am humbled to be following in their footsteps. Though I was raised in a banking family, it was not an expectation that I continue the legacy. In fact when I first completed undergraduate studies at Indiana University, I went to work for Cincinnati Financial Corp. (CFC). I remained for four years, serving as senior underwriter. My experience at CFC proved a helpful backdrop to my banking career. Underwriting in the insurance industry is very similar to loan underwriting, since both involve assessing risk. My time at CFC also allowed me to mature as a person and experience a large corporate structure. Working in Cincinnati for several years made my transition to banking a lot smoother. As any community banker knows, the banking profession is deeply satisfying. I especially enjoy opportunities to help our customers find financial solutions to meet their needs. Each customer and each situation is a little different, which makes this job exciting every day. It’s also satisfying to help make a difference in the community at large. First Federal has a strong culture of service, which I learned from my father. He was always very active in the community, and our staff likewise are engaged. They understand that the stronger the community, the stronger our bank. I always tell our people that in terms of the time, talent or treasure that we give to the community, in the end we’re the ones being rewarded, because it feels good. It’s rewarding to make a difference in the lives of neighbors, friends and family, and in the communities that we live in. My community outreach includes service on the boards of directors of several organizations, including the Huntington County Chamber of Commerce, The Bowen Center, Huntington County Economic Development and the Huntington University Foundation. I also am a member of the Lime City Economic Development, a past director of the Parkview Huntington YMCA, and I serve the United Way of Huntington County as a capital campaign chair. As of Jan. 1, my outreach now extends to the Indiana Bankers Association, since being elected to the IBA board of directors. It was an honor to be asked to join, and an easy decision to accept. The IBA does such a top-notch job for community banks in all areas ‒ including education, advocacy and partnering with third-party vendors ‒ that I view it as almost something of an obligation to help out in any way I can. My participation on the board is the least I can do. Serving on the board also allows me to interact more fully with members of the IBA staff, and I find their depth of talent to be impressive. Joe DeHaven should be proud of his team and the work that they do. I feel we have the best state trade association in the country. My home life is equally satisfying, because I am blessed with a great family. My wife Susan and I have been married for 20 years, and she puts up with me every day with grace and humor. We are raising three amazing boys, Adam, Noah and Ethan (ages 14, 12 and 8), who make us proud. The boys keep us busy with all of their activities, but I wouldn’t have it any other way. I cherish the time I get to spend with them. When Susan and I are not running the boys to practices or games, we enjoy playing golf to unwind. She’s actually better than me and usually beats me, but we have a lot of fun together. (I have three older sisters, who trained me well.) We also enjoy spending weekends in South Bend for Notre Dame football games. I feel grateful for this happy life and to be working in the banking industry. I am especially fortunate to have had two outstanding role models, my father and grandfather, who exemplified the best of community banking. Although banking has changed over the years, the lessons they taught me about trust, integrity, loyalty, hard work and compassion will always be traits I try to emulate. FEATURE Board Review Michael S. Zahn, IBA Northeast Region Director First Federal Savings Bank, Huntington
CALENDAR UPDATE Calendar of events Register online at indianabankers.org/education-events The IBA Center for Professional Development is located at 6925 Parkdale Place, Indianapolis. Phone: 317-387-9380 Twitter: @IndianaBankers 9 Hoosier Banker June 2015 Alternative Delivery Channels … Available at your convenience via Webinar, CD-ROM or On-Demand IBA Regional Meetings June 3 – Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant, Merrillville June 10 – Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano, Evansville June 11 – Mountain Jacks, Lafayette June 30 - Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano, Fort Wayne July 16 – Chapman’s Restaurant, Bloomington July 28 – Buckhead Mountain Grill, Jeffersonville July 29 – The Columbia Club, Indianapolis Aug. 19 – Montgomery’s Steakhouse, Spiceland Commercial Lending School June 7-12 - IBA Center What You Should Know About Legal Collections and Bankruptcy June 9 - IBA Center Chief Financial Officer Forum June 16 - Group 1 - IBA Center June 19 - Group 2 - IBA Center Integrated Disclosure Rules for Processors and Lenders June 16 - Hotel Fort Wayne June 17 - IBA Center Senior Lender Forum June 17 - Group 1 - IBA Center June 18 - Group 2 - IBA Center Auditing Operations June 18 - IBA Center Marketing Director Forum June 23 - IBA Center Essentials of Banking: Session 3 - Safeguarding the Bank and Customer Service June 24 - IBA Center IT Officer and Operations Officer Forum June 25 - Group 1 - IBA Center June 26 - Group 2 - IBA Center Human Resources Director Forum July 14 - IBA Center Workshop for Loan Assistants and Loan Processors July 15 - IBA Center Sharpening Your Vendor Management Skills July 16 – IBA Center Introduction to Consumer Loan Origination and Compliance July 16 - IBA Center Analyzing CRE Cash Flow July 21 - IBA Center Administering Construction Loans July 22 - IBA Center Real Estate Lending Compliance July 28-29 - IBA Center Community Bankers for Compliance Series - Session 3 Aug. 10 - Courtyard by Marriott, Fort Wayne Aug. 11 - IBA Center Aug. 12 - IBA Center Trust Officer / Financial Adviser Forum Aug. 13 - IBA Center Regional Bank Director Workshop Aug. 17 - Hotel Fort Wayne Aug. 18 - Wooded Glen Retreat & Conference Center, Henryville Branch Management Series: Session 3 - Leading, Developing and Engaging the Team Aug. 18 - IBA Center Deposit Compliance Fundamentals Aug. 19 – IBA Center Regional Bank Director Workshop Aug. 19 - IBA Center IBA Leadership Development Program: Session 3 - Limitations Are Self-Imposed Aug. 19-20 - Wooded Glen Retreat & Conference Center, Henryville Appraisal Review Aug. 26 – IBA Center Essentials of Banking: Session 4 - Lending, Bank Investments and Bank Performance Aug. 26 – IBA Center ABCs of HR Compliance – What They Are, What Has Changed, and What Is on the Horizon Sept. 2 – IBA Center Advanced Agricultural Lenders Conference - Strategic Marketing and Planning Sept. 2-3 - Best Western Lafayette Internal Technical Assessments Sept. 3 - IBA Center BSA/AML Compliance Management Sept. 8 – IBA Center Senior Retail Banking Forum Sept. 9 - IBA Center State of Indiana Safe Deposit Operations 2015 Guidelines and Update Sept. 10 - IBA Center IBA Annual Convention Sept. 13-15 – French Lick Springs Hotel Call Report Preparation Sept. 17-18 - IBA Center Indiana Deposit Account Administration Sept. 22 - Best Western Plus, New Albany Sept. 23 - IBA Center Annual Security Management Seminar Sept. 22 - IBA Center Risk Management Officer Forum Sept. 24 - IBA Center Advanced Credit Analyst School Sept. 24-25 - IBA Center IBA Annual Washington Trip Sept. 27-29 – Washington, D.C. Mortgage Lending School Sept. 29-Oct. 1 - IBA Center CBC Compliance Schools - Lending Module Oct. 5-8 – IBA Center - Deposit/Operations Module Nov. 4-5 – IBA Center Chief Financial Officer Forum Oct. 6 - Group 1 - IBA Center Oct. 9 - Group 2 - IBA Center Senior Lender Forum Oct. 7 - Group 1 - IBA Center Oct. 8 - Group 2 - IBA Center IT Security and Risk Management Conference Oct. 7-8 – Rising Star Casino Resort Leadership Development Program: Session 4 – Who Dares,Wins Oct. 14-16 – Wooded Glen Retreat & Conference Center, Henryville ACH Compliance Seminar Oct. 15 – IBA Center June 9 - Basic Underwriting June 9 - Excel Explained: Minimize Spreadsheet Errors June 9 - Mastering the SBA 7a Loan Part 1: Eligibility and Program Requirements June 10 - Teller Compliance Issues: UCC 3 and 4, CTRs and Reg. CC June 10 - Employment Records, and How to Keep Them June 11 - Countdown to the Integrated Disclosure, Deadline Aug. 1 June 11 - Ten ThingsYou Should Look for When Analyzing Balance Sheets June 11 - The Four Cs of Exceptional Supervision - Conveying, Coaching, Correcting and Celebrating June 16 - Analyzing Start-up Businesses June 16 - Properly Handling Fiduciary Accounts: Authority, Ownership, Access and Liability June 17 - Using the New Fannie Mae Collateral Underwriter for Mortgages June 18 - Dealing With Appraisals June 18 - When a Borrower Dies: Next Steps and Best Practices June 23 - From Frontline to Teller Supervisor: Developing Skills and Making a Smooth Transition June 23 - Cybersecurity and the FFIEC Expectations June 24 - Stress Testing Your Loan Portfolio: Regulations, Risk and Impact on Value June 24 - W-8,W-9 and Account-Opening Issues June 25 - Overdraft Privilege:Where Are We Now? June 25 - Dealing With Subpoenas, Summonses, Garnishments and Tax Levies June 25 - IRA Series: Processing IRA Rollovers and Transfers June 30 - Top 10 Deficiencies in Audit Findings From Regulators and External Auditors July 7 - Regulatory Oversight of Third-Party Vendors: Due Diligence, Management and Contracts July 7 - Call Center Representative Training July 7 - Regulation CC - Check Holds July 8 - Mandatory Compliance Regulations for the Frontline July 8 - Using Business Tax Returns to Analyze Lending Requests July 8 - Best-Ever Compliance Checklists for Consumer Loans July 9 - Managing E-Sign, E-Statements and E-Disclosures July 9 - Federal Benefit Payments Garnishment Requirements July 14 - Entering the World of Consumer Lending - Part 1 July 14 - Director Series: Understanding the Board’s Role in Cybersecurity Risk July 16 - Lending to Municipalities July 16 - Commercial Loan Application - What Can Go Wrong? July 16 - Mastering the SBA 7a Loan Part 2: Documentation, Closing and Funding July 16 - Commercial Appraisal Review Part 2: Sales Comparison Approach July 21 - Entering the World of Consumer Lending - Part 2 July 21 -Your Customer Has Filed Bankruptcy, Now What? July 22 - Regulation E Made Easy July 22 - Audit Report Writing July 22 - How to Analyze Fair Lending Compliance: Practical Tools July 23 - Handling Checks at the Death of a Customer July 23 - Emerging Leaders Series: DevelopingYour UDAAP Program: Policy, Procedures, Risk Assessment and Audit July 24 - BSA Series: Money Laundering the New Way - Virtual Currency, Prepaids, Marijuana-Related Business and More July 28 - Construction to Permanent Lending Compliance With CFPB Rules: Including Changes Impacted by the New Integrated Disclosure Effective Aug. 1 July 29 - Truth in Savings and UDAPP:Twin Compliance Problems July 29 - Call Reports: Lending Schedules RC-C, RC-N and RI-B
10 Hoosier Banker June 2015 COVER STORY Mission Possible” was the theme for the Indiana Bankers Association 2015 Mega Conference theme. A total of 1,276 attendees – a Mega record ‒ gathered in Indianapolis May 11-13 for education and networking. Events kicked off with a golf tournament at the elegant Country Club of Indianapolis. Despite a 90 percent threat of rain, clear skies predominated, allowing golfers to finish all 18 holes. Congratulations to the winning golf team: Jim Fisher, AP Solutions Inc.; Mike Holt, Profit Resources Inc; and Chris Cook and Pat Botts, MutualBank, Muncie. On Tuesday, May 12, the exhibit hall and educational sessions began bright and early, with 92 booths featuring the latest and greatest products and services in banking. This year’s educational tracks included Directors, Retail Banking, Trust, Sales and Customer Service, Operations & Technology and Risk Management. Tuesday’s luncheon keynote speaker was James Olson, a bona fide former CIA spy who shared his fascinating account of life as a spy. The luncheon also honored the banks and associate members which are deeply engaged in the Association — winners of the Five Star and Diamond Associate Member awards. Tuesday closed out the day with the popular Mega reception at the JW Marriott, with additional recognition of service provider sponsors. New to this year’s Mega was an exhibit hall photo booth, where a photographer took complimentary pictures of attendees for use on social media sites. On Wednesday, May 13, sessions continued with a focus on Business Lending, Human Resources, Compliance, Financial Management, Marketing and Strategic Thinking. The highlight of the Strategic Thinking track was another feature new to Mega: an “Ignite” session, during which seven IBA members shared five-minute presentations to ignite others to share their passions. Our Wednesday keynote, Josh Bleill, shared his moving story as a Marine veteran who lost both legs in a roadside bomb attack, but discovered steely strength in his About the Author Christina M. Bennett, CMP, is vice president-meetings & events of the Indiana Bankers Association. She can be reached at 317-387-9380, email: cbennett@indianabankers.org. 2015 Mega Conference: Mission Possible triumph over adversity. He received a standing ovation, as did Tuesday’s keynote speaker. This luncheon also featured the Maxi Awards, which honored Indiana banks’ marketing efforts. Please plan to join us for next year’s Mega Conference, scheduled for May 3-5, 2016, at the Indiana Convention Center. t Video Bonus: Video Bonus: One Step at aTime Indiana bankers share their takeaways from Josh Bleill’s moving Mega keynote, “One Step at a Time: A Young Marine’s Story of Courage, Hope and New Life in the NFL.” To view, go to Hoosier Banker Digital at indianabankers.org, and click on the red YouTube arrow. t “
11 Hoosier Banker June 2015 Diamond Associate Members The Baker Group Bankers’ Bank Bose, McKinney & Evans LLP Equias Alliance Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis Great Lakes Capital Fund The KeyState Companies Krieg DeVault LLP Plante Moran Renninger & Associates LLC The SHAZAM Network Wilmington Trust NA Five Star Members Alliance Bank, Francesville Ameriana Bank, New Castle Bank of Geneva Bank of Wolcott Bath State Bank Bippus State Bank, Huntington Citizens Bank, Mooresville Citizens State Bank, New Castle Commerce Bank, Evansville Community First Bank of Indiana, Kokomo Community State Bank, Royal Center Crossroads Bank, Wabash DeMotte State Bank Maxi Award Winners Annual Report Farmers & Merchants State Bank, Archbold, Ohio State Bank of Lizton Branding Campaign Citizens Bank, Mooresville MutualBank, Muncie Deposit Campaign Home National Bank, Thorntown The La Porte Savings Bank Loan Campaign STAR Bank, Fort Wayne West End Bank, Richmond Radio, TV, Video Spot Home Bank, Martinsville Salin Bank, Indianapolis Series The Farmers Bank, Frankfort MutualBank, Muncie Single Piece Bippus State Bank, Huntington MutualBank, Muncie Social Media Bloomfield State Bank First Savings Bank, Clarksville Special Event First Farmers Bank and Trust Company, Converse Wayne Bank and Trust Company, Richmond BEST OF SHOW MutualBank, Muncie Mega Sponsors Acuative Agresta, Storms & O’Leary PC AgriLogic & New Independent Insurance Allied Solutions Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield The Baker Group Bank Compensation Consulting Bank Financial Services Group Banker Jr. Bankers’ Bank BITS Network BKD, LLP Blackwell, Burke & Ramsey PC BMO Harris Bank BOSC Inc. Bose McKinney & Evans LLP Capitale Analytics Inc. CliftonLarsonAllen Continuity Crowe Horwath LLP CSI Deluxe Corp. Equias Alliance Executive Benefits Network Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis Federated Floodplain Consultants Franklin American Mortgage Company Golden Eagle Insurance Inc. Graduate School of Banking Great Lakes Capital Fund IBA Group Insurance Trust IBA Insurance Agency Inc. IBA Service Corporation Investors Title Insurance Company K4 Architecture + Design Keefe, Bruyette & Woods The KeyState Companies Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP Lee & Mason Financial Services Matrix Integration McGladrey LLP OneAmerica, AUL Retirement Services Plante Moran Premier Capital Professional Bank Services Inc. Profit Resources Inc. Promontory Interfinancial Network Renninger & Associates LLC Robert Steele Agency Inc. The SHAZAM Network TIB-The Independent BankersBank Tilson Title Center of Indiana LLC TransFund Travelers Voluforms Weltman Weinberg & Reis Company LPA Wilmington Trust NA Works24 Young & Associates Inc. Farmers and Merchants Bank, LaOtto The Farmers Bank, Frankfort Farmers State Bank, LaGrange Farmers State Bank, Mentone First Bank Richmond, NA First Farmers Bank and Trust Company, Converse First Federal Savings Bank, Evansville First Federal Savings Bank, Huntington First Harrison Bank, Corydon The First National Bank of Odon First Savings Bank, Clarksville The Fountain Trust Company, Covington Garrett State Bank German American, Jasper Home Bank, Martinsville Hoosier Heartland State Bank, Crawfordsville iAB Financial Bank, Fort Wayne Jackson County Bank, Seymour Kentland Bank Logansport Savings Bank Mutual Savings Bank, Franklin MutualBank, Muncie The New Washington State Bank North Salem State Bank Ossian State Bank Our Community Bank, Spencer River Valley Financial Bank, Madison The Scott County State Bank, Scottsburg Security Federal Savings Bank, Logansport Springs Valley Bank & Trust Company, French Lick STAR Bank, Fort Wayne State Bank of Lizton Wayne Bank and Trust Company, Cambridge City
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16 Hoosier Banker June 2015 GR SPOTLIGHT The Indiana General Assembly concluded this year’s long session on April 29, bringing to a close another successful legislative session for the Indiana banking industry. In addition to finalizing a two-year budget, the Indiana Legislature addressed a variety of issues, including but not limited to: education, common construction wages, ethics reform and religious freedom. A highlight in March for Indiana bankers was the first annual “Day at the Statehouse,” sponsored by the Future Leadership Division of the Indiana Bankers Association. Nearly 50 bankers attended to learn firsthand about the legislative process. Throughout all four months of the session, Indiana bankers and elected officials were engaged and supportive of laws and language favorable to the business of banking. The IBA Government Relations team deeply appreciates the grassroots support of IBA members and the dedication of state lawmakers, who continually demonstrate commitment to community and the people of Indiana. Following is a summary of bills pertaining to the Indiana banking community. BILLS PASSED HB 1001 – State Biennial Budget Rep. Timothy Brown, R-Crawfordsville Sen. Luke Kenley, R-Noblesville Bill summary: For the two-year budget cycle, appropriates money for capital expenditures, the operation of the state, the delivery of Medicaid and other services, and various other distributions and purposes. Details: The original bill draft included language that would have used reserves in the Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) budget to fund Regional Cities, the governor’s top economic development initiative. The IBA opposed the taking of the DFI reserves and lobbied successfully in the House Ways and Means Committee to have the raid removed from the budget. Ultimately the General Assembly guaranteed the funding of Regional Cities through the first $84 million raised through the tax amnesty program. Of note, the budget bill included an effective date change that protected the intent of SB 415, which enacts language that prohibits local governments from passing rules or ordinances related to foreclosures. For details, see SB 415, pages 20-21. HB 1102 – Patent Protection Rep. Eric Allan Koch, R-Bedford Sen. Brent Steele, R-Bedford Bill summary: Prohibits a person from asserting a claim of patent infringement in bad faith. Provides that a court may, upon motion, require a person to post a bond, if the target establishes a reasonable likelihood that the person has made an assertion of patent infringement in bad faith. Establishes remedies, damages and civil penalties. Details: HB 1102 was drafted to deter patent trolls. The IBA was supportive of the legislation, as it would have an impact on decreasing demand from “bad actors” as they relate to loosely based patent infringement claims. The bill originally included language that permitted the attorney general to join a lawsuit against someone who had acted in bad faith, if requested. The IBA was concerned about this language, which was removed from the bill before passage. HB 1278 – Transportation Networks Rep. Matthew Lehman, R-Berne Sen. Carlin Yoder, R-Middlebury Bill summary: Requires a transportation network company (TNC) to have a permit issued by the IndiAbout the Author Amber R. Van Til, JD, is senior vice presidentgovernment relations of the Indiana Bankers Association. She can be reached at 317-917-8047, email: avantil@indianabankers.org. Successful Outcome From Busy Legislative Year
17 Hoosier Banker June 2015 ana Department of State Revenue (DOR) to provide a digital network for connection to prearranged rides in Indiana. Specifies requirements related to: criminal and driving history; drug and alcohol use; vehicle equipment; insurance; fares; privacy; nondiscrimination and accessibility; record maintenance; TNC and TNC driver conduct; and regulation. Details: This bill, otherwise known as the “Uber bill,” is similar to TNC model legislation that other states have been working with in recent months. The issue of registering and insuring TNC drivers has gained the attention of the lending industry nationwide as to protections afforded to lienholders. The IBA worked with the bill author to include “Dual Payee,” which is template language that ensures insurance payouts are not pocketed by the driver who has a lien on the automobile and are used appropriately to fix the vehicle in the event of accident while on duty for a TNC. HB 1281 – Local Government Investments Rep. Edmond Soliday, R-Valparaiso Sen. Ed Charbonneau, R-Valparaiso Bill summary: Provides that, if the proceeds from the sale of a capital asset owned by a political subdivision exceed $25 million, the fiscal body of the political subdivision may: (1) require some or all of the proceeds to be deposited into a separate fund; and (2) authorize the proceeds to be invested in the same manner that money in the next-generation trust fund may be invested. Specifies that, if the political subdivision enters into an agreement with investment management professionals or investment advisers regarding investment of the proceeds, the agreement must be a fee-for-service agreement. Provides that the proceeds may be expended from the separate fund only upon appropriation by the fiscal body of the political subdivision, and that the proceeds may be transferred from the separate fund to another fund only upon approval by the fiscal body of the political subdivision. Specifies that an expenditure or transfer of any money that is part of the principal of the fund may be made only if the expenditure or transfer is approved by each member of the fiscal body of the political subdivision and by each member of the executive body of the political subdivision. Provides that, in the case of a county that receives or will receive at least $25 million from the sale of a capital asset, the county legislative body and the county fiscal body may, by adopting substantially similar ordinances, establish a charitable nonprofit community foundation to hold some or all of the proceeds of the sale of the capital asset in trust for the benefit of the county. Specifies that the board of trustees of the foundation consists of the members of the county legislative body and the members of the county fiscal body. Specifies certain conditions on the investment and use of the proceeds. Provides that an expenditure or transfer of any money that is part of the principal of the donation may be made only upon unanimous approval of the board of trustees. Provides that, to the extent that investment income earned on the principal amount of the donation during a calendar year exceeds 5 percent of the amount of the principal at the beginning of the calendar year, excess investment income shall be added to and be considered a part of the principal amount of the donation. Details: The IBA GR Team worked with the bill author to improve the safeguards in the legislation for the protection of public funds. After several negotiations, an amendment was adopted that will increase the minimum eligibility of the capital asset for investment from $25 million to $50 million and require that an advisory board, to be staffed by bankers, will approve investments. HB 1287 – Financial Institutions and Trade Regulation Rep. Woody Burton, R-Whiteland Sen. Travis Holdman, R-Markle Bill summary: Makes various changes to the laws concerning: firstlien mortgage lenders, persons licensed under the Uniform Consumer Credit Code, rental purchase agreements, debt management companies, financial institutions, pawnbrokers, money transmitters and check cashers. Repeals a provision providing an alternative regular reserve formula for certain credit unions. Details: This is the annual Department of Financial Institutions bill. The bill contains a number of technical changes, but very little in the way of policy change, and does not present concerns to the IBA. HB 1456 – Servicemembers Civil Relief Act Rep. Dennis Zent, R-Angola Sen. Susan Glick, R-LaGrange Bill summary: Creates the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act for the state of Indiana. Provides that protections under Indiana’s civil relief act supplement protections for service members under the federal Servicemembers Civil Relief Act. Details: This bill was brought to the General Assembly at the direction of the state attorney general’s office. The preliminary draft had numerous provisions and requirements of lenders that were problematic, but the filed draft was considerably less problematic for lenders. The bill creates a new database for members of the Indiana National Guard for lenders to use as reference for protections under the Federal Service Members Civil Relief Act. National Guard members would be placed on the database if they are activated for longer than a 30-day period. The IBA had early concerns related to how lenders handled the bill’s requirement for treatment of National Guard members once activated for service. However the IBA worked with the AG’s office and Rep. Zent to craft a solution that will make a list of active National Guard members readily available to lenders. The bill was ultimately amended to require members of the National Guard to notify the lender in the event they seek the protections under SCRA and are activated for more than 30 days. Continued on page 18.
18 Hoosier Banker June 2015 The language creating a database was removed, due to security concerns. HB 1631 – Identification Cards Without an Image Rep. Robert Morris, R-Fort Wayne Sen. Travis Holdman, R-Markle Bill summary: Requires the Bureau of Motor Vehicles to issue a photoexempt identification card (“card”) that does not bear the image of the holder. Requires that an application for a card, among other requirements, must contain a digital image of the applicant. Provides that an individual may not have a card and a driver’s license or identification card at the same time. Provides that a retailer, which in good faith accepts a card as proof of identification for a retail transaction, is immune from civil liability that may occur as a result of the acceptance. Sets a fee of $11.50 for the issuance, renewal, amendment or replacement of a card. Makes technical corrections and corresponding changes. Details: The bill was filed by a legislator whose district contains a large Amish population in the northeastern section of the state. The bill is aimed to address religious concerns the Amish have related to having photos taken. The IBA supported the bill, as it requires the state to assume the responsibility of creating a standard and uniform document that verifies individuals without an accompanying photo to be used for commercial transactions. SB 7 – Abandoned Mobile Homes Sen. Brent Steele, R-Bedford Rep. Casey Cox, R-Fort Wayne Bill summary: Makes changes to the procedure in current law for the sale or salvage of an abandoned mobile home located on private property. Provides, except in the case of an abandoned mobile home offered for sale at auction, that the Bureau of Motor Vehicles may not transfer the title to a mobile home or change the names on the title to a mobile home, unless the owner holds a valid permit issued by the county treasurer. Provides that a permit to move or transfer title to a mobile home expires 30 days after the permit is issued. Details: The bill author was targeting a way to dispose of abandoned mobile homes often found in disrepair in rural areas. The bill as introduced, however, ignored the interests of prior perfected liens and security interest holders and pays unsecured creditors, such as a landlord, before the lien and security holders. The IBA worked closely with the Senate author and House author to find a workable solution that would not harm lenders. The compromise was a bill that creates a list for determination of abandonment that is similar to the definitions for abandonment of a property in foreclosure law. The determinations of abandonment and lien priority are not to be applied or triggered until the property is at least 15 years old. The abandonment determinations and scope of this section of the bill apply only to mobile homes outside of mobile home parks. SB 65 – Claims Deadlines Sen. Travis Holdman, R-Markle Rep. Eric Allan Koch, R-Bedford Bill summary: Extends provisions barring claims filed against a decedent’s estate more than nine months after the date of the decedent’s death under certain circumstances. Details: This legislation makes rather dramatic changes to what has been a long-standing law regarding creditors and estate assets. The bill could be beneficial to some creditors, but would be problematic for all trust departments that manage estates. The IBA brought these two perspectives forward to the bill’s author and sponsor. The IBA will continue to evaluate the best direction forward to assist the author in achieving the purpose of the bill to protect creditors, while recognizing the burden that a change would place on trust departments. SB 415 – Vacant and Abandoned Housing Sen. James Merritt, R-Indianapolis Rep. Edward Clere, R-New Albany Bill summary: Provides that a county, city or town fiscal body may adopt an ordinance to establish a deduction period for rehabilitated property that has also been determined to be abandoned or vacant. Specifies that there must be delinquent property taxes or special assessments on real property before it may be sold by the county treasurer as abandoned or vacant property. Specifies that the county treasurer, not the county auditor, is to auction abandoned or vacant property. Eliminates the concept of redemption after sale regarding abandoned or vacant property to be sold by the county treasurer. Provides that the county, city or town executive who certifies a property as abandoned or vacant has an option to take ownership of the property, if the minimum bid is not received. Permits a county, city or town executive to use the courts, instead of a hearing authority, for the determination that a property is abandoned or vacant. Specifies that any form of registration by a foreign business association with the secretary of state allows the business to participate in a tax sale. Adds a requirement to issue a judgment when property is found to be abandoned. Adds conditions under which a property may be determined to be abandoned. Provides that the interest rate to be paid for redeemed property is the adjusted interest rate used for refunds of state income taxes. Details: The IBA has been working with a large coalition of interested parties to craft legislation that will assist in eliminating unnecessary delays with the tax sale process. The bill was amended in committee, per the request of the IBA GR Team, with language that addresses the duplicative requirements in the Dodd-Frank Act and Indiana Code as it pertains to settlement conferences. The bill was amended on second reading in the Senate to permit the small servicer exemption under the Dodd-Frank Act to continue to apply to lenders as it relates to loss mitigation. Ultimately the Indiana Settlement Conference Continued from page 17. Continued on page 20.
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20 Hoosier Banker June 2015 Continued from page 18. language was moved into a summer study committee. Amended into the bill is language that clarifies that the General Assembly’s jurisdiction over lending practices includes jurisdiction over foreclosures – i.e. creates a state preemption of any local ordinance that pertains to foreclosures. The original effective date of the preemption language was July 1, 2015. However, due to a potential ordinance by the Indianapolis City Council to be enacted before July 1, the IBA successfully lobbied for an effective date change in the state budget. (See HB 1001, page 16.) The resulting effective date of the preemption is “upon passage,” and the bill was signed by the governor on May 6. SB 436 – State and Local Taxation Sen. Brandt Hershman, R-Buck Creek Rep. Timothy Brown, R-Crawfordville Bill summary: Addresses consolidated returns, personal property notices, small taxpayer exemption on personal property, outdoor sign valuation, soil productivity factors, farmland base rate, agricultural land classification, reclassification of real property, residential excess land, appeal rights for assessments, certified technology parks, assessment methods of real property of big box retail buildings, homestead deductions, maximum levies, excise surtax, property tax refunds, property tax disclosure forms and fire territories. Creates a study committee topic for alternative means of agricultural land assessment. Details: The legislature tackled the issue of how to assess all business properties for property tax purposes in response to a recent court case that changed the current methodology most assessors were using. The House and the Senate had dramatically different directions in how they thought the legislature should address the issue, with one version specifying banks as businesses that would be assessed under a new structure, thereby possibly increasing property taxes on bank branches throughout the state. The final version of SB 436 took out the reference to banks and creates a more even structure for property assessment. SB 447 – Management of Funeral Trust Accounts Sen. Travis Holdman, R-Markle Rep. Thomas Washburne, R-Evansville Bill summary: Provides that the bank, trust company, savings association or credit union that receives the payments made by the settlor of a funeral trust may enter into a contract under which the settlor’s account will be managed by a third party. Requires that the third party be an investment adviser registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission or with the Indiana securities commissioner. Requires an investment adviser managing a funeral trust settlor’s account to comply with the Indiana Uniform Prudent Investor Act. TODD ANDRITSCH tandritsch@equiasalliance.com 11416 Forest Knoll Circle Fishers, IN 46037 Tel: 317.517.5000 www.equiasalliance.com Equias Alliance helps banks in Indiana, and across the country, meet their financial goals, manage benefit liabilities and enhance shareholder value with a custom designed BOLI program. Todd and the team at Equias Alliance want to be your source for strategic benefit and BOLI solutions. In Indiana, The Checkered Flag for BOLI is Todd Andritsch! The American Bankers Association (through its subsidiary, the Corporation for American Banking) has endorsed services provided by Equias Alliance. Todd Andritsch is a registered representative of and securities are offered through ProEquities, Inc., a Registered Broker/Dealer, and member FINRA and SIPC Equias Alliance LLC is independent of ProEquities, Inc. ©2015 Equias Alliance EA-Ad-03-2015-Indiana-HP-03ab.indd 1 3/6/15 2:00 PM
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