Calendar of Events

JANUARY - MARCH 2025

Jan

WEDNESDAY 10 A.M. – 12 P.M.

UNDERSTANDING BANK PERFORMANCE: A SERIES

The ABA, in partnership with other bank associations around the country, is proud to offer this exciting training opportunity! Participants will learn how to assess and analyze a bank’s financial performance by working with data from real institutions... and much more! In the final session of this course, participants will put what they have learned into practice. Participants will analyze a new data set, rate the bank’s performance and suggest strategic adjustments that might benefit the bank. Secure your spot today!

INSTRUCTOR: Duncan Taylor

LOCATION: Virtual

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TUESDAY 9 A.M. –THURSDAY 4 P.M. ADVANCED COMMERCIAL

Lending School

So, you’ve conquered Commercial Lending School and you’re now looking for the next step. Join us for this intensive program as we dive into a variety of case studies, that not only will sharpen your decisionmaking, but will build upon your previous lending education. Working together in small groups, participants will have the opportunity to review each case and apply the most appropriate decision-making analytical tools. We’ll wrap up with a discussion around best practices, trends, portfolio development, and more.

INSTRUCTORS: Ron Rushing and Mike Wasson

LOCATION: ABA Professional Development Center

1220 W. 3rd St. Little Rock, AR

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TUESDAY 9 A.M. – 12 P.M.

Sars For The Frontline

What are the key red flags today’s frontline needs to know? What are the steps for alerting the BSA Officer? How can the frontline assist the Suspicious Activity Reporting process? Throughout this training session, we will cover the essential elements of Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs), including recognizing red flags and indicators of suspicious activities, conducting thorough investigations, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. You will engage with real-world case studies, practical scenarios, and handson exercises to refine your SAR drafting and reporting skills.

LOCATION: Virtual

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THURSDAY 9 A.M. – 12 P.M.

RISK ASSESSMENT & ERM WORKSHOP

Unlock the power to master risk management and drive your organization’s success with cutting-edge skills and insights into Risk Management. In the dynamic world of banking, managing risk is crucial to safeguarding assets, maintaining regulatory compliance, and ensuring long-term success. This virtual workshop on Risk Assessments and Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) is designed to equip you with the essential knowledge and skills to effectively identify, assess, and manage risks within your organization.

LOCATION: Virtual

Feb

06

THURSDAY 9 A.M. – 4 P.M. IRAS: ADVANCED ISSUES

On July 18, 2024, the Treasury Department and IRS issued final required minimum distribution (RMD) regulations. They also published new proposed RMD regulations related to various law changes in SECURE 2.0. IRA providers are scrambling to adjust policies, procedures, forms, and communications to comply with the ongoing substantive changes to the laws governing IRAs. These changes affect virtually every facet of IRA administration and servicing. It is imperative that IRA providers stay abreast of these developments. This program can help!

INSTRUCTOR: Jonathan Yahn

LOCATION: ABA Professional Development Center 1220 W. 3rd St. Little Rock, AR

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TUESDAY 9 A.M. – 12 P.M. CTR ESSENTIALS FOR THE FRONTLINE

Some aspects of currency transaction reports (CTRs) are straightforward, while others can be complex depending on the situation. This virtual program is designed to guide you through various scenarios, demonstrate best practices, help you navigate common pitfalls, and offer a range of practical tools. This detailed training session is the solution for mastering CTR reporting.

LOCATION: Virtual

TUESDAY 9 A.M. – 3:30 P.M.

SCHOOL Details coming soon!

LOCATION: Virtual

WEDNESDAY 9 A.M. – 4 P.M.

Aba Agricultural Banking Conference

Ag lending requires highly specialized lending skills as well as an understanding of the markets available to Arkansas farmers. Ag lenders need to stay current on the latest issues in agricultural markets, economics, and risk management. This conference will provide both state and national perspectives to give you practical knowledge, growth strategies, and networking opportunities with Ag Bankers from across the state.

LOCATION: ABA, 1220 W. 3rd St. Little Rock, AR

WEDNESDAY 5:30 P.M. –THURSDAY 4 P.M. 2025 WOMEN IN BANKING CONFERENCE

This conference is designed to bring together Arkansas bankers for both networking and fellowship. Gain insights on visionary leadership and strategic thinking. Collaborate, discuss, and network with your industry colleagues. Get fresh ideas to better serve your bank, community, you, and your family, and create lasting friendships -- all in a fun and dynamic environment.

LOCATION: Little Rock Marriott 3 Statehouse Plaza, Little Rock, AR

March

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THURSDAY 10 A.M. – 3 P.M. EDUCATION

And Trainers Forum

The ABA is proud to offer this three-part Forum providing an opportunity for bank educators, directors, and trainers to exchange ideas freely and examine pressing challenges in today’s ever evolving regulatory, cost-conscience, and results-driven environment.

LOCATION: Virtual

MONDAY 8 A.M. – 5 P.M.

GSB DIGITAL BANKING SCHOOL

As consumer preferences have moved from lobby to service multichannel, multi-touch interactions, the demand for digital banking services has grown exponentially. GSB’s Digital Banking School is the first school of its kind to help community banks move into and/ or grow in the digital banking space. This immersive experience will showcase the key elements of a bank’s effective digital strategy and will be led by industry thought leaders who are experts in digital banking and innovation.

LOCATION: Virtual

TUESDAY 9 A.M. –WEDNESDAY 3:30 P.M.

ADVANCED BSA/AML COMPLIANCE SCHOOL

This two-day comprehensive program focuses on the latest changing BSA/AML/CFT Compliance arena and offers tips and tools to develop and manage an “adequate” and “an effective and reasonably designed” BSA program. This program also assists financial institutions in meeting the annual training requirements.

LOCATION: Virtual

WEDNESDAY 8:30 A.M. – 4 P.M.

BREAKING INTO BANKING 201: ANALYZING REPAYMENT SOURCES

This nine-module online course is a sequel to the Breaking into Banking 101 course (offered Feb 26, 2025) and is best taken after completion of that course, though it is not a prerequisite. The 201 course includes a case study and dives deeper into topics including: analyzing a borrower’s balance sheet, income statement, collateral, and risk ratings.

LOCATION: Virtual