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Your next exam is scheduled. Are you prepared to handle it?

Posted May 27, 2022 — Whether its your first exam or twentieth

How do business leaders protect data?

Posted May 26, 2022 — I frequently get asked, “How do I or my other non-technical staff help keep my institution safe from electronic threats?”

Customer-Focused Digital Lending

Posted March 28, 2022 — Financial institutions have had to update processes in a growing digital world while discerning how to manage and maintain customer relationships.

"It is Never Wrong to Do the Right Thing" (Mark Twain)

Posted February 25, 2022 — I remember the first time this quote really sank into my psyche.

Violating the One-Per-12-Month Rollover Rule: A Case Study

Posted February 25, 2022 — Years ago, IRA owners could take multiple distributions and roll them over in the same year—as long as they rolled over only one distribution per IRA.

Solving Cloud Security – Securing Software as a Service (SaaS)

Posted February 25, 2022 — Cloud Application Security Best Practices: Here are several important best practices that all SaaS customers should practice.

Time to Gear Up

Posted January 27, 2022 — Time to Gear Up for First-Quarter Reporting Requirements

Bankers on the Front Lines in Fight Against Financial Exploitation of the Elderly

Posted January 27, 2022 — An elderly bank customer says she needs to send $10,000 to her grandson, who called from Mexico frantically claiming that’s how much money he needs to get out of jail.

Help Local Heroes Buy Homes with Modest Down Payments

Posted December 23, 2021 — Community Heroes is focused on public employees and professional who face challenges in buying homes in or near the places where they work.

Is the Fastest-Growing Group of Homebuyers Part of Your Originations’ Strategy?

Posted December 7, 2021 — Hispanic homebuyers powered 50% of homeownership growth in the decade leading up to 2020.

Ken Shaurette Announces Upcoming Retirement

Posted November 1, 2021 — After 13 years at FIPCO helping hundreds of bankers along with 37+ years working in the information Security Industry and over 45 years total hanging around information technology, thank goodness no more punch cards, Ken Shaurette is planning to retire at the end of 2021. Ken joined our team in 2008 to launch our Information Security and IT Audit Consulting division. Over the course of the years, his expertise and service have been greatly appreciated and well-respected by our customers and members.

WBA and FIPCO Staff Raise Over $6,000 for United Way

Posted November 1, 2021 — A focus on community is one of the values the Wisconsin Bankers Association staff shares with our members. Last week, WBA held an annual fundraiser for staff to help raise money for the United Way. As an organization, we strive to be advocates for the wellbeing of our community. This fundraiser provides an opportunity to engage with the social and societal issues such as education, health, poverty, and income that in turn impact the communities our banks and employees are a part of.

FIPCO Compliance Concierge Loan and Mortgage Forum – Another Great Success!

Posted November 1, 2021 — “It was great seeing our customers in our newly remodeled building on October 19 and 20 for the Compliance Concierge Forum. We were able to share our forum information with many users that attended the forum in-person and via Zoom,” said Annette Witkowski, Director Software Support and Training Services. “The meeting was packed with information related to the lending industry, and we received favorable feedback from the attendees.”

Making the Most of Banking APIs at REST

Posted October 1, 2021 — Much of today’s digital financial services world revolves around fintech companies and their use of application programming interfaces (APIs), which enable open banking platforms to incorporate more innovation and accountholders to personalize experiences. An overwhelming percentage of APIs now utilize REST (Representational State Transfer) architecture, which provides scalability and flexibility if connected properly.