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Lt. Governor Cagle to Speak at Legislative & Economic Forum
Registrations continue to pour in for GBA’s Annual Legislative / Economic Forum and Legislative Reception. There’s still time to register for our first big event of the year. On tap to speak are Lt. Governor Casey Cagle, Atlanta Federal Reserve President Dennis Lockhart, Georgia political expert Matt Towery, and Commissioner Kevin Hagler of the Georgia Department of Banking and Finance. The forum starts at 3 p.m. at the Georgian Terrace Hotel followed by the Legislative Reception, which starts at 6 p.m. at the Fabulous Fox Theatre. Register here. If you’re planning to stay overnight, check with the Georgian Terrace Hotel for room availability. Reserve your room by calling the hotel directly at 866.845.7551. Be sure to say you're with the Georgia Bankers Association to receive the reduced $169 rate if there’s still availability. With questions, contact Susie McGehee at 404.420.2010.
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Ten Ways to Get Value from GBA in 2015
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Beall Sticks Up for Banks
We love it when bankers take up the mantle to explain how bank accounts are a good value. Rob Beall, senior vice president, Private Bank of Decatur, a division of Private Bank of Buckhead, wrote the Atlanta Journal-Constitution this week to point out some omissions in a consumer finance article that promoted only credit unions. He noted that simply avoiding a fee on one type of account may not be in the consumer’s best interest. “Rate shoppers who have a CD at one bank, a checking account at another, a mortgage at yet another – and maybe a savings account online – may not actually save money in the long run because they are not taking advantage of a total banking relationship in which a banker who actually knows them tailors a menu of services just for them,” he wrote. Such a relationship can also lead to reduced fees and a better experience, he said. Here’s a link to his full letter...
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Mike Dean Named FDIC Atlanta Regional Director
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Community Banker Nominated to Fed Board
Allan Landon has been nominated by President Obama to fill one of two vacant seats on the Federal Reserve Board. Landon served from 2004 to 2010 as chairman and CEO of Bank of Hawaii Corporation and currently is a partner at a community bank investment fund. He recently served as a director at MidFirst Bank in Oklahoma City. “We’re encouraged that the President nominated a community banker to the position,” said GBA Chairman Elect Jackson McConnell, president and CEO, Pinnacle Bank, Elberton." Access more information about Landon here...
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Federal Home Loan Bank Atlanta COO to Speak at Women in Banking Conference
Join COO Cathy Adams, Federal Home Loan Bank Atlanta, as she draws from more than 30 years of experience to discuss the value of leaning in with the right organization to build a career. As a top female executive, Adams will provide insight about how employers can better serve their employees and how employees can empower themselves and each other. GBA’s Women in Banking Conference is Jan. 29-30 at the Federal Reserve Bank Atlanta. Click here to learn more and sign up...
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Early Enrollment Deadline for GBA Compliance School Extended to Feb. 13
Students who enroll for GBA's new Compliance School by Feb. 13 get discounted tuition of $1,375. Regular tuition is $1,500. The inaugural GBA Compliance School is May 3-7 at the UGA Conference Hotel and Conference Center at the Georgia Center, on the campus of the University of Georgia. The curriculum is intended for a bank officer or employee newly involved in compliance, or for other bankers who have at least three years of banking experience and would like a better understanding of compliance. Click here to register...
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New Georgia Banking Update Available
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Brokered Deposits Focus of FDIC FAQ Guidance
The FDIC has updated its list of frequently asked questions about brokered deposits. The update emphasizes FDIC’s concerns about the use of brokered deposits as funding, as well as highlights the statutory limitations for use of brokered deposits. There are exceptions to the limits, and the update outlines those in detail. Here’s a link to the Brokered Deposit FAQs...
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Free Resource for Visually Impaired Consumers
All U.S. citizens, or persons legally residing in the U.S. who are blind or visually impaired, can request a free currency reader from the Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP). If you have customers this can help, you can guide them to the application for the device available for download at the BEP’s website here. The device, called the iBill Currency Identifier, scans the note and names the denomination in voice, audio tones or vibrations for privacy.
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GBA to Co-Host FDIC Community Bank & Directors' Capital Markets Workshop
In partnering with the FDIC Atlanta Regional Office and the CBA, the GBA will co-host the annual Community Bankers & Directors’ Capital Markets Workshops this month. The workshop will be in two locations: Tuesday, Jan. 27, at the Georgian Club in Atlanta; and Thursday, Jan. 29, at the Idle Hour Country Club in Macon. Each workshop will focus on Capital Markets topics and will include discussions of the Revised Regulatory Capital Requirements, Investment Portfolio Management, and Interest Rate Risk. Find out more about the two Capital Markets Workshop here...
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HR Professionals Institute, Feb. 19 - 20
Opening Speaker Chris Di Lorenzo to Offer Proven Employee Coaching Strategies to HR Pros
Did you know that banks that coach their employees effectively are more profitable and innovative – and frequently improve their business results an average of 21 percent over banks that never coach? Attend GBA’s HR Professionals Institute, Feb. 19-20 at the Cobb Galleria Centre in Atlanta, and learn how to transition from “boss” to “coach” by incorporating developmental coaching in everyday contact. Chris Di Lorenzo, president of The James Paul Group in Duluth, kicks off the conference with this instructive and compelling session, and will also discuss why employees resist change by understanding the four Employee Culture Zones and how to help your team move toward the one zone everyone strives for. Click here for more about the discounted early registration deal available until Feb. 4...
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2015 Operations and Technology Conference, March 4-5
Conference will Feature Top-Notch Speakers, Peer Exchange and Extended Breaks for Networking
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In-Person Seminar Spotlight
Lots of Great Sessions Coming Up!
We've got three really strong seminars coming up at the Brickyard Golf Club in Macon that will help bankers in a variety of ways. With questions or to register by phone, please contact GBA’s Danielle Driggers at 404.420.2002.
IRA Basics - Feb. 11
Led by Patrice Konarik with Sunwest Training Corp. in Gilchrist, TX. Take advantage of learning everything from A to Z about IRAs by attending this seminar. This comprehensive session will provide you with a complete understanding of the IRA as well as a review of significant proposed changes. The seminar also includes the 225-page IRA Training and Reference Manual, otherwise known as the “IRA Survival Guide” or the “Red Book." Click here to register...
HMDA and CRA Workshop + Fair Lending - Feb. 12
Led by Steve Moore with Bank Compliance Services, Avondale Estates, this one-day seminar will be packed full of valuable information for compliance officers, loan officers, and other bank personnel responsible for HMDA and Fair Lending Compliance. In the morning session attendees will learn about new and updated rules, types of loan applications that are HMDA reportable, the regulatory consequences for non-compliance, community development loans and much more. In the afternoon, Moore will provide an-depth look at fair lending, including a detailed description of “side-by-side loan file analysis," common loan practices with potential fair lending effects, and other components of an effective fair lending program. Click here to register...
Analyzing Financial Statements - Feb. 26
Led by Mike Allen with State Bank & Trust, Atlanta, this one-day seminar is designed for entry-level commercial lending officers, credit trainees and analysts. Topics to be covered include analyzing personal tax returns, analyzing commercial financial statements and much more. Click here to register...
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Act Fast!
Last Chance to Order Holiday Closing Decals for Delivery Before the MLK Holiday
We have fewer than 20 sets of our popular Holiday Closing Decals in stock. If you've waited until now to buy some, you can still get sets for all your branches by Jan. 16 if you order today. During holidays throughout the year, these decals will brighten up your bank's front door or teller window with a variety of holiday-themed scenes and keep your bank in compliance with FDIC rules. GBA's decals feature...
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Find a Job, Post a Job with GBA Job Bank
The Georgia Bankers Association offers free job posting resources for our member banks. These listings can be viewed online or through our print publication, the GBA Bulletin, mailed every other week. Resume postings are also available. For more information, please contact Kenyetta Parks.
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GBA Strategic Partner Spotlight
Click the logos below to lern more about these important GBA Partners...
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Other Upcoming In-Person Events
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Read All About It: Send Us Your News
Please remember to include the Georgia Bankers Association on the list of recipients for announcements about promotions, new employees and special recognition your bank has received. We want to share your news with your colleagues across the state. Please forward your announcements and photos to GBA's David Oliver and Bogan Brannen.
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