2021 Vol 105 Issue 1

Hoosier Banker 51 Managing the web of complex issues and regulatory constraints that surround banking today has never been more challenging. So the deep expertise of our banking team has never been more vital. Make life easier. Call us today. New Albany 812.945.2311 Louisville 502.423.0311 monroeshine.com    CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS Audit & Assurance BSA & ACH Compliance Outsourced Internal Audit SEC & SOX Compliance Loan Review IT Risk Management Consulting Services Merger & Acquisition Several banks of the Indiana Bankers Association were named to Newsweek magazine’s inaugural ranking of America’s Best Banks, published in October. The list recognizes financial institutions in several categories, based on factors affecting consumers such as fees, current and historical interest rates, account terms, service features and mobile app satisfaction. IBA members recognized in the listing include the following, with state rankings shown reflecting Indiana and contiguous states. Best banks nationwide (by specific category): - First Internet Bank of Indiana, Fishers – Best Small Business Checking Account - U.S. Bank, NA, Minneapolis – Best Regional Bank Best banks by state - over $10 billion in assets: - First Merchants Bank, Muncie – Indiana - Huntington National Bank, Columbus, OH – Michigan - U.S. Bank, NA, Minneapolis – Illinois, Kentucky and Ohio, among other states Best banks by state - under $10 billion in assets: - German American Bank, Jasper – Indiana - Stock Yards Bank & Trust Company, Louisville – Kentucky Also on the list are the following IBA members over $10 billion in assets, recognized as “best banks” beyond Indiana and contiguous states: Bank of America, Chicago; Chase Bank, New York; PNC Bank, NA, Wilmington, DE; Wells Fargo, San Francisco; and WesBanco Bank, Wheeling, WV. Last October the American Bankers Association Foundation recognized three member banks of the Indiana Bankers Association with honorable mentions during the foundation’s annual presentation of community commitment awards. IBA-member banks were honored in the following categories: Bank of America, Chicago – protecting older Americans Merchants Bank of Indiana, Carmel – affordable housing Wells Fargo, San Francisco – economic inclusion Four member banks of the Indiana Bankers Association have been named to the Carbon Disclosure Project’s “A List” for tackling climate change. CDP, a global nonprofit recognizes businesses worldwide for actions to cut emissions, mitigate climate risks and develop the low-carbon economy: Bank of America, Chicago Fifth Third Bancorp, Cincinnati U.S. Bancorp, Minneapolis Wells Fargo, San Francisco HB The 2020 Indiana Bankers Association C2C (Commitment to Community) Awards will showcase exceptional community bank outreach completed in calendar year 2020. Two awards, based on asset size, are to be presented at the 2021 Mega Conference and additionally will be featured in IBA videos. Nominations are due Jan. 31, 2021. For more information, contact Emily Brooks at ebrooks@indiana.bank, 317-333-7167. showcase Click on the C2C logo at left in HB Digital to submit your nomination, or visit indiana.bank/commitment-community-award IBA Commitment to Community Award

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