OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE NEBRASKA BANKERS ASSOCIATION

February 17, 2025

Education-Calendar

2025 Education Calendar

FEBRUARY Mid-Winter IRA Essentials WorkshopFebruary 10-11Virtual CFO/Controller ForumFebruary 12Lincoln, NE Mid-Winter Advanced IRA WorkshopFebruary 12-13Virtual CEO Executive ForumFebruary 13Lincoln, NE HSA SeminarFebruary 14Virtual Bank Executives & Directors ConferenceFebruary 19-22La Jolla, CA Business Financial Statements & Tax Returns Analysis WorkshopFebruary 25-26Virtual MARCH School of Lending PrinciplesMarch 3-7Manhattan, KS Supervisor Boot Camp ConferenceMarch 18-19Lincoln, NE Basic Personal […]

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Account Agreements and Compliance Considerations for Banks

Banks provide account agreements to consumers, outlining critical terms and conditions that govern their business interactions. These agreements serve as essential documents that clarify the rights, obligations and expectations of the banking relationship. Typically, banks provide two types of agreements: one for bank accounts and another for loans. The details included in these agreements vary depending on the type of account or service. Common categories of information in the agreements include bank and customer liability, deposit and withdrawal rules, check processing, rights to setoff (offset), account information security, and procedures for addressing disputes and errors. Additionally, they serve to ensure that consumers are well-informed about their relationship with the bank, enhancing transparency and fostering a better understanding of each party’s responsibilities.

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Understanding the Risks and Rewards of AI

With its incredible potential for innovation and efficiency, artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping how organizations operate. However, like any disruptive technology, it comes with risks that must be understood and managed. Keep reading to explore the benefits of AI and its associated risks to help you make informed business decisions and unlock its full potential for your organization.

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Counselor’s Corner: Data Breach Safe Harbor Statutes

Protection for Businesses in the Age of Cybersecurity Threats

Buy-Sell Agreements restrict the way business owners may sell their ownership interests in the event of death, bankruptcy or some other triggering event. Unlike large public companies, whose ownership changes daily as owners sell their ownership on the stock market, smaller organizations like partnerships, proprietorships and other closed companies often benefit from tighter controls over who owns the business. Since these companies might be controlled by only three or four interest holders, an event that transfers any one of those interest holders’ interests to an unforeseen new party could result in significant barriers to the continued performance of the business. Buy-Sell Agreements avoid these barriers by preemptively determining what owners can and cannot do with their ownership interests.

Counselor’s Corner: Data Breach Safe Harbor Statutes

Protection for Businesses in the Age of Cybersecurity Threats

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President’s Message: Staying Engaged in the Political Process

The holidays of 2024 are in the rearview mirror, and our collective attention has shifted toward changes occurring in both the banking and political arenas. As we know all too well, political decisions made at the state and federal levels can have a profound impact on our industry and our ability to serve our customers effectively. Regardless of your preferred candidates or political philosophy, staying engaged in the political process remains vital.

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