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briefing ABA Chairman’s Position ABA Resources Continued from page 13 Connection,” or call 1-800-BANKERS. EARL D. McVICKER CEO, Central Bank & Trust Co. emcvicker@aba.com ABA & America’s Community Bankers: Senior FinCEN staffers to speak at AML conference Featured speakers at the ABA and American Bar Association 20th annual Money Laundering Enforcement Conference will include the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Director James H. Freis, former Director Bob Werner and senior officials William Langford and Peter Djinis. Those four experts will be among the many leading authorities who will provide attendees with valuable guidance for anti-money laundering efforts. The conference date is Oct. 21-23 at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel in Washington, D.C. Session topics include: • Stored Value Cards; • Identifying high risk customers; • Avoiding breakdowns in internal controls; and • Trade finance issues. For more information or to register, go to aba.com and click on Conferences/Schools” or call 1-800-BANKERS. Moving toward a more perfect union I’VE LONG BEEN PROUD OF THE ROLE ABA has played in bringing together diverse elements of the banking industry in common purpose. That unifying role is about to be significantly enhanced with the merger of ABA and America’s Community Bankers. It’s a union many bankers have been advocating for years, and we’re pleased to have their support. We’ve also been encouraged by the success of similar association mergers in more than 20 states. In fact, I’ve received several emails since the June announcement from bankers and state association executives testifying to the benefits of the trade group mergers in their states. So what are those benefits? What can ABA and ACB members expect from the new ABA? In short—more. More expertise. The association’s combined staff of more than 390 employees will be able to offer guidance on topics ranging from wealth management to mortgage lending to antimoney laundering. And they’re just a toll-free phone call or e-mail away. More opportunities for training and professional development. ABA is one of the oldest names in the training business, with offerings that include certifications, AIB courses, the Stonier Graduate School of Banking and dozens of specialized conferences, schools, and telephone briefings. ACB, with 115 years under its belt, has strong credentials of its own and offers specialized programs that ABA does not. Bringing both sets of professional development offerings together means bank employees— from the executive offices to the back room— will have access to top-notch resources targeting just about every line of business in banking. More networking. Bankers attending conferences will have a larger and more diverse pool of colleagues with whom to exchange ideas and experiences. Often such networking is as valuable to conference participants as the content presented by speakers. More leverage. Imagine the pull that an organization representing 95% of the banking industry’s assets has with industry suppliers. Our enhanced bargaining power will help us deliver the best deals on industry-supporting products and services. More power in Washington. The new ABA will be able to speak for the nation’s entire banking community. That’s a claim no other bank trade group can make. Such a unified voice not only opens doors in Washington, it secures us a seat at every table where critical banking policy decisions are made. The expanded breadth and depth of ABA’s resources will be our members’ greatest asset. It means no matter what your bank’s size, niche, location or charter, ABA is likely to have what you need. ABA also will offer what the industry needs. Solutions—whether products or policy positions—that work. Solutions that are crafted by consensus and tested by diversity. Solutions that will help your bank face today’s challenges, and prepare you to take advantage of tomorrow’s opportunities. BJ Predatory lending video Education is a key to putting a stop to predatory lending. To help bankers promote consumer awareness, ABA offers a 20-minute educational video and a free downloadable brochure. Both the video and brochure are available in English and Spanish versions. To learn more, go to http://www.aba.com/Members +Only/Legislative/gr_pred_broc hure1.htm. www.ababj.com/subscribe.html 14 SEPTEMBER 2007/ABA BANKING JOURNAL http://www.aba.com http://www.aba.com http://www.acbankers.org http://www.aba.com http://www.aba.com http://www.aba.com http://www.aba.com http://www.aba.com http://www.aba.com http://www.aba.com http://www.aba.com/Conferences+and+Education/aib_main.htm http://www.aba.com/events/stonier.htm http://www.aba.com http://www.aba.com http://www.aba.com/Members+Only/Legislative/gr_pred_brochure1.htm

Table of Contents Feed for the Digital Edition of ABA Banking Journal - September 2007

Contents Editor's Column Briefing: Why Money Sense is a Top Priority Briefing: Sleight of Mind Briefing: Snapshot: What the First Half Tells Us About the Second Half Briefing: ABA Resources ABA Chairman’s Position Briefing: Get Away and Get Ahead: ABA's Banking Leaders Forum Community Banking: Trim the Fat: Winning the "Battle of the Buck" Community Banking: Pass the Aspirin Cover Story: Meeting the Challenge of the "Unbanked" Bank Marketing: Don't Miss the Boom! On the Job: Time to Power Up Your Presentations? Insurance Sales: The Art & Craft of Cross Selling Tech Topics: The Price is Right? Tech Topics: Security: Protect Information First Tech Topics: Hackers for Hire? You Bet'cha Tech Topics: Case in Point: Tellers Scan, Too, at First Federal Compliance Clinic: Adverse Action Clarified The Economy Banker’s Mart To Advertise/Index of Advertisers

ABA Banking Journal - September 2007

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