OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE NEBRASKA BANKERS ASSOCIATION
In banking, risk management ultimately succeeds or fails based on culture. Policies, controls and monitoring frameworks are necessary — but without reinforcement through daily decisions, they do not determine outcomes.
From Playbook to Practice: Embedding Risk Culture Read More »
Small Business Administration (SBA) lending remains one of the most meaningful ways banks can support local communities while building a strong portfolio. At the same time, the risk environment surrounding SBA lending has evolved.
Financial institutions are under constant siege from cyber threats. As the guardians of sensitive personal data, large financial assets, and complex transaction systems, banks and credit unions have become prime targets for increasingly sophisticated threat actors. To stay ahead, they must move beyond traditional defenses.
Tech Talk: Benefits of Red Teaming for Financial Institutions Read More »
September Call Report Preparation WorkshopSeptember 14-15Virtual Advanced School of Banking, Year 1September 21-25Kearney, NE Principles of BankingSeptember 23Lincoln, NE Fall Tour & GolfSeptember 28Brule, NE Fall Tour & GolfSeptember 29Kearney, NE Fall Tour & GolfSeptember 30Norfolk, NE Loan Structure, Documentation & Compliance Training SeminarSeptember 30Virtual October Fall Tour & GolfOctober 1Lincoln, NE NBA Membership UpdateOctober
2026 Q3 Education Calendar Read More »
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) maintains the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) and issues an annual report. The latest report, issued in 2025 and accessible by scanning the QR code, presents some concerning statistics.
Agricultural lenders in Nebraska routinely navigate many challenges, including issues related to farm leases. Lenders might encounter farm lease issues in a variety of contexts, such as dealing with distressed real estate, negotiating financing or workouts with landlord or tenant borrowers, and working with estates in probate. This article briefly reviews the different rules governing
“Ground” Rules: Nebraska Farm Lease Termination Requirements Read More »
As all Nebraska bankers know, fraud is no longer a distant threat or an occasional customer-service challenge. It is a daily and growing risk for financial institutions across the country, and Nebraska is not immune.
Nebraska Banks’ Tools to Combat Elder Financial Abuse When Something Doesn’t Look Right
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Supported by banks of all sizes in communities across Nebraska, the Nebraska Bankers Association (NBA) proudly serves as the state’s leading advocate for the banking industry.
President’s Message: Collective Support Leads to a Stronger Industry Read More »
