Value in WBA

The Value of Your Association Your Connection. Your Community.

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www.wisbank.com

The Wisconsin Bankers Association is a community of bankers dedicated solely to supporting and enhancing the banking industry in Wisconsin. Founded in 1892, our mission is to promote a healthy environment for banks in Wisconsin through actively advocating for, educating, and supporting our members.

Advocating Your voice on policy.

Advocacy Officer Program Volunteer as an Advocacy

WBA creates a healthy environment through advocating before our

Officer and make a

state and federal elected officials. With you, we can do even more.

difference by coordinating

• Key issue advocacy

regulatory and legislative

• Comment letters

advocacy efforts with WBA

• Judicial advocacy as an amicus curiae at the appellate level

staff. You’ll receive a weekly

• Toolkit and resources on how to be an effective advocate

advocacy report with a

• Advocacy events in Madison and Washington, D.C.

breakdown of the issues.

• Silver Triangle Club – Highest recognition for individual banker participation in WBA political action funds • Gold Triangle Club – Highest recognition for a bank’s collective participation in WBA political asset funds, dependent on their asset size • BIGG Award (Bankers Involved in Grassroots and Government) – Highest recognition for bank advocacy efforts each year

Educating Elevate your expertise.

WBA supports the professional development of your whole team. We offer in-demand educational opportunities, compliance and regulatory information, and training for all levels of bank staff, across the state. With reputable speakers, engaging events, and unmatched networking opportunities, you and your employees will learn, network, and look forward to the next WBA event.

• More than 900 opportunities per year • Serving over 9,000 attendees at WBA training events annually

State-of-the-Art Engagement Center Meeting Rooms Reservable for Members

Supporting

Legal Call Program

Your source for Wisconsin’s banking and compliance news.

Don’t face compliance challenges alone. As you navigate ever-

Publications

Compliance Journals

Be the first to know with the Wisconsin Banker Daily e-newsletter and weekly Executive Letter, and get exclusive content via the Wisconsin Banker monthly print edition.

Get updates and in-depth analysis of all things compliance related with the monthly Compliance Journal.

changing regulations, WBA’s Legal Call Program is here to support you. The program is staffed by attorneys who field

Compliance Toolkits

Public Relations

Understand complex compliance issues in less time with the help of WBA’s Compliance Toolkits.

Count on the WBA communications team for media relations and public messaging on industry topics.

members’ compliance questions.

608.441.1200 wbalegal@wisbank.com

Get Involved Connect with your peers and make an impact.

Board of Directors – leaders who work together to determine the priorities of Wisconsin’s banking industry and shape WBA’s initiatives and activities as a trade association

Committees – volunteer bankers from a wide variety of areas of the bank

who take an active role in planning conferences, developing resources, tracking industry issues, helping pass legislation, awarding scholarships, and more

Sections – banking specialists who want to keep up to

date on the latest trends in their areas of interest and receive discounts on select education and training programs

WBA Connect – bankers who are

interested in growing their relationships in various communities to share ideas, ask questions, and stay at the forefront of their profession through access to the group’s listserv and four peer group meetings per year

Associate Members Companies invested in supporting Wisconsin banks.

Approximately 145 Associate Members provide value to Wisconsin bankers in many ways, including: • Products and services tailored to the needs of Wisconsin banks • Educational content in WBA publications • Sponsorship of WBA conferences, seminars, schools, and webinars • Expert presentations on trending industry topics at WBA events

Associate Member Directory www.wisbank.com/associatemembers

Subsidiaries Our family of companies offering cost-effective, quality products for banks.

www.fipco.com

• Compliance Concierge – Software that intuitively guides you through each step of deposit account opening and the loan process to help financial institutions remain compliant • ConnectFI – Customer-focused, online digital lending platform • IT Audit and Security Services – Consultative approach for banks’ information security and technology audits • ShareFI – Compliance and management consulting services, including coaching and customized regulation testing • ATM Access Network – Access for your customers to surcharge-free ATMs across the state • Loan Processing Central – Help for banks facing staff shortages, unique loans, or disaster recovery • Forms and Supplies – Financial Forms (electronic and preprinted), Hemp Questionnaire and Certificate, Mortgage Booklets, Teller Supplies, and more

MIDWEST BANKERS Insurance Services

www.mbisllc.com

Midwest Bankers Insurance Services (MBIS) is insurance for banks, from people who know banks. Each of MBIS’ financial products is designed to protect financial institutions, their officers, directors and employees from disasters of all kinds.

• Professional Lines – Excess Deposit Bond, Financial Institution Bond, Directors and Officers Liability, and Cyber Liability • Property and Casualty Lines – Property and Casualty, Umbrella Policy, and Workers Compensation • Lending-Related Lines – Master Property, Mortgage Protection, Lenders Single Interest, and Flood Compliance Solutions

Subsidiaries (continued) Our family of companies offering cost-effective, quality products for banks.

www.wisbankins.com

• Health Benefits – Dental Insurance, Medical Insurance, Prescription Drug Plans, and Vision • Life and Disability – Life, Voluntary Life, Dependent Life, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Personal Accident • Association Health Plan (AHP) – Get the purchasing power that comes from being part of a larger group.

Financial Literacy and Inclusion

Wisconsin Bankers Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with the mission of promoting financial literacy and financial responsibility to the public and to broaden consumer empowerment in the financial services industry through: • Research – reports available on www.banconomics.com • Education – including classroom presentations for National Teach Children To Save Day • Grants and Scholarships

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