Two of the largest bank lobbying groups each wants to be the voice of community banks in Washington, but when it comes to the reinvigorated debate over “too big to fail” — they are taking decidedly different positions. The Independent Community Bankers of America has come out swinging against Wall Street giants and last week Read the Rest…
MIB Offers an FDIC Consumer Protection Workshop
April 11, 2013
MIB is partnering with the FDIC to offer an interactive workshop on Consumer Protection to Montana’s community banks! Consumer Protection – Emerging Issues and Best Practices Workshop June 18, 2013, 8:30 am – 3:30 pm Holiday Inn, Bozeman, Montana This interactive workshop held by the FDIC involves discussion and tabletop exercises for various topics, such Read the Rest…
Bullock Names Bessette to Investment Board
February 25, 2013
“The new Montana governor picked a Hill County farmer with a wealth of local government experience to serve on the state board that oversees state investments and administers loans provided to local governments and which stimulate economic development. Gov. Steve Bullock said Tuesday that retired Hill County Commissioner Kathy Bessette is one of his four Read the Rest…
2013 ICBA Committee Invitations
February 25, 2013
ICBA has announced that the following ICBA members from Montana have been invited to serve on an ICBA committee this year: COMMITTEE: Large Community Bank Council Mr. Ed Garding, Council Member COMMITTEE: Bank Operations & Payments Committee Mr. Lee Groom, Committee Member COMMITTEE: Bank Services Committee Mr. John R. King, Committee Member COMMITTEE: FHLBank Task Force Mr. John R. King, Task Read the Rest…
Registration is Open for the 2013 ICBA National Convention and Techworld!
January 31, 2013
Don't miss the opportunity to experience the greatest community banking convention and tech show in the world. This year, the ICBA National Convention is being held at the glamorous Wynn Las Vegas and Encore, March 11-15, 2013. You can register for the convention here. The Montana Independ noah s ark robot chicken video ent Bankers Read the Rest…
ICBA and MIB's “I Luv My Community Bank” Campaign Launches on Valentine’s Day
January 31, 2013
Campaign Encourages Consumers to Talk About Their Local Experience at Community Banks Today, the Independent Community Bankers of America ® (ICBA) and Montana Independent Bankers announced that its annual “I Luv My Community Bank” campaign has returned — just in time for Valentine’s Day. This national marketing and communications campaign celebrates the love that customers have Read the Rest…
Melanie Hall Reappointed as State Banking Commissioner
January 25, 2013
Montana Governor Steve Bullock has reappointed Melanie Hall as the State Banking and Financial Institutions Commissioner. (
H.R. 4367 Is Signed Into Law
December 27, 2012
How to get your boyfriend back that you still love “One week after the U.S. Senate passed H.R. 4367 legislation eliminating the requirement to post a fee notice at ATMs, the bill has been signed into law by President Barack Obama. A news release from the office of White House Press Secretary Jay Carney listed Read the Rest…
The 2012 MIB State Convention Report
October 19, 2012
On July 13th and 14th, 2012, MIB members and associate members gathered from all over the state and nation at the Hilton Garden Inn in Kalispell to celebrate Montana’s community banks. On this 45th anniversary of the Montana Independent Bankers Association, attendance was at a five-year high. Twenty-one associate member companies set up booths in our Read the Rest…
An Op-Ed from MIB President Martin Olsson
August 16, 2012
My, how time flies. It has been four years since the financial crises of 2008, wherein all Montanans became familiar with the federal government’s “too big to fail” policies. The Federal Reserve has stated that the 2008 financial crises demonstrated that many of the large banking firms were too large, too levered, and too interconnected Read the Rest…
