34 NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2017 As 2017 winds down, now is an ideal time to recognize those organizations which partner with the Indiana Bankers Association. IBA’s Preferred Service Providers (PSPs) are extremely helpful in allowing us to provide our membership with top quality productand-service offerings. To ensure that the IBA is endorsing qualified, viable products and services, the board of the IBA Service Corporation regularly reviews all PSP relationships. As a result, we can ensure that each PSP is dedicated to serving Indiana banks at the highest level, providing them with the valueadded products or services that allow them to remain competitive in today’s challenging market. While first and foremost helping banks succeed, our PSPs are also deeply committed to the Association and its success. They support the IBA on many levels, including committee involvement, trade show participation, Hoosier Banker article contributions, meeting attendance, information resources and so much more. The non-dues revenue they provide helps keep IBA bank member dues among the lowest in the nation, plus allows for attractive pricing at IBA’s many conferences and events. As part of IBA’s continual vetting process, we have made some relationship changes this year, we have added two new PSPs – Larky and K4 Architecture + Design. Also this year, we have discontinued the full PSP relationship with Deluxe Corp. and BITS, while retaining both companies as IBA associate members. As 2018 approaches, we look forward to continuing to enhance the strong partnerships that help IBA-member banks succeed. As you explore future projects in your plans for the New Year, please consider tapping into the expertise of the following IBA Preferred Service Providers: PSP SHOWCASE PSP Year-End Summary A treasure trove of resources ABA Insurance Services Inc. Richard Flenner, 800-274-5222 rflenner@abais.com ABA Insurance Services Inc. offers the only bank-owned and banker-directed program, covering banks countrywide with D&O, Bond and P&C-related insurance. Recognized for underwriting and claims handling expertise, the insurance program dates back more than 30 years. For the 27th consecutive year, a distribution has been declared, totaling $82.7 million. Approval Payment Solutions Inc. Eric Bass, 888-810-9968, ext. 101 ebass@apsolutions.net Approval Payment Solutions Inc. provides bankcard-processing services for banks’ business customers. APS gives merchants the ability to accept debit and credit cards, including Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. The company’s agent bank program offers payment of residual income, as well as income from check acceptance services and gift cards. The Baker Group Timothy Beloat, 866-370-3590 tbeloat@gobaker.com The Baker Group is a leader in the development of innovative asset/liability and investment portfolio management services for community banks. Products and services include asset/liability management, investment portfolio accounting, investment portfolio analysis, budget and board reporting and broker/dealer services, plus educational programs concerning regulatory issues, interest-rate risk and portfolio management.
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