7/31/2023
A bill in Washington props up highly profitable big box retailers while harming Missouri families.
7/27/2023
A resolution condemns CFPB’s final rule implementing Section 1071 of the Dodd-Frank Act. MBA urges bankers to voice their support of the resolution to representatives.
7/27/2023
Contact Sens. Hawley and Schmitt to oppose the Credit Card Competition Act as proponents of the bill attempt to attach it as an amendment to other measures.
7/19/2023
A Missouri banker said FinCEN’s implementation of the AML Act of 2020 must be done in line with congressional intent.
3/13/2023
Missouri’s banking industry remains a source of strength and stability.
3/9/2023
Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer is sponsoring three bills that seek to reform the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
3/8/2023
MBA needs your help to stop legislation that would expand the field of membership for credit unions.
1/19/2023
Bankers can enhance their leadership skills through volunteer opportunities from MBA.
1/5/2023
Digital assets have a place in banking, but we must be certain that we are moving forward in a safe, sound manner.
12/2/2022
Tell Sens. Blunt and Hawley to oppose the Credit Card Competition Act.
10/25/2022
Banks should not be in a constant game of “gotcha” in which the rules are changed without warning.
10/6/2022
MBA honored Becky Buhr with the Bank of Franklin County in Washington with the 2022 Young Bankers Leadership Award.
9/21/2022
MBA and its members strongly oppose federal legislation that is extremely detrimental to banks and their customers.
7/29/2022
MBA and MIBA oppose federal legislation that would force banks to contract with multiple credit card routing companies.
6/22/2022
The Durbin Amendment harms the ability, especially for rural Missourians, to access affordable banking services.
4/8/2022
Jackson Hataway will become the seventh individual to lead MBA, which celebrates its 132nd anniversary this year.
3/31/2022
MBA member banks participating in the challenge could win $250 for local schools or organizations in their communities.
3/28/2022
CFPB is extending the comment period on its request for information concerning bank fees to Monday, April 11.
3/24/2022
MBA has reviewed the 2022 UDAAP module and highlighted the new language as compared to the 2012 version.
3/24/2022
MBA discusses DOJ guidance on website accessibility.
11/10/2021
MBA President and CEO Max Cook, who has led the association for more than 30 years, has announced his retirement, effective summer 2023.
10/13/2021
A highly controversial IRS tax reporting provision would require banks to report any account that has annual activity exceeding a certain dollar threshold.
9/20/2021
The four nominees illustrate how both learning and leadership contribute to their growing success.
8/2/2021
Redistricting and the economy make for an interesting lead-up to the November 2022 midterm elections.
7/19/2021
MBA honored Rob Barrett and Ken Littlefield with the association's highest honor.
4/12/2021
Missourians who can’t afford home improvement investments can fall victim to a program that seems noble on the surface but can quickly drain their wallets.
12/28/2020
John Hunt reveals how MBA VEBA was a rewarding committment for him.
11/4/2020
The four nominees illustrate how both learning and leadership contribute to their growing success.
10/28/2020
Despite unforeseen challenges, Segs4Vets
continues mission to serve injured military veterans.
10/27/2020
For MBA President and CEO Max Cook, every election is important because every
election has consequences.
7/21/2020
Banks are asking consumers to deposit their spare change at their local banks or use change when shopping.
6/3/2020
Changes will help businesses already at greatest risk because of COVID-19.
5/28/2020
MBA Chairman Anne Vieira dedicates her last column to her black labrador, Rosie, who has taught her so much about living, loving and, yes, banking.
5/22/2020
Anne Vieira liked working at bank but wanted to pursue her dreams, which didn’t involve the bank.
5/19/2020
The 2020 Missouri state legislative session was a tremendous success for the banking community.
4/23/2020
Brice Luetkemeyer and John Everett will stand for election as MBA begins its 130th year.
4/17/2020
Nearly 34,100 small businesses in Missouri are receiving PPP loans to help support their employees and business operations affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
4/3/2020
The Paycheck Protection Program will offer some relief to small businesses in Missouri as it launches April 3.
3/18/2020
Missouri banks continue delivering financial services while proactively safeguarding the health and safety of their customers, staff and communities.
3/9/2020
These resources will assist banks as they prudently plan and prepare for the 2019 novel coronavirus.
1/23/2020
Carl White will succeed Julie Stackhouse as managing officer for banking supervision.
12/6/2019
Banking community raises more than $82,000 for injured veterans.
10/3/2019
Zach Fayette is north market president of First State Bank & Trust Company in Sikeston.
10/1/2019
Provisions in the SAFE Banking Act promote and preserve access to banking and financial services.
9/30/2019
MBA's 11th annual Segs4Vets campaign has swung into action, thanks in part to The Heroes Cup golf tournament.
9/23/2019
MBA sets $77,000 goal for its 2019 Segs4Vets fundraising campaign.
9/23/2019
The six nominees illustrate how both learning and leadership contribute to their growing success.
8/19/2019
A new MBA resource for women bankers provides an opportunity to communicate with their peers throughout the Show-Me State.
8/16/2019
The latest company endorsed by MBA empowers banks to quickly and easily produce professionally designed, branded marketing materials.
7/18/2019
MBA Chairman Anne Vieira shares four ways bankers can advocate for the banking industry.
6/14/2019
This recognition from MBA honors bankers who have dedicated 50 years of service to the banking community.
6/13/2019
Anne Vieira, Brice Luetkemeyer and Deron Burr were installed as officers at MBA’s 129th Annual Convention in Branson.
5/31/2019
Chuck Lewis shares his final thoughts on compliance as he celebrates 42 years in banking.
4/18/2019
Anne Vieira and Brice Luetkemeyer will stand for election during MBA’s 129th Annual Convention in Branson.
3/25/2019
MBA measures poised for consideration by lawmakers as the second half of the state legislative session begins.
3/22/2019
In thinking about the upcoming baseball season, Shaun Burke discovers a team’s manager and a bank’s leader have similar attributes.
3/21/2019
PACE financing often takes lien priority over first mortgage.
2/20/2019
State law allows first-time home buyers
to create tax-advantaged savings accounts.
1/21/2019
Brenda Veit never set out to be a banker. Yet, a part-time job at Mid America Bank and a scholarship from the Missouri Bankers Foundation changed her plans.
1/18/2019
These $1,000 scholarships are the first to be awarded to college students through MBA’s InternConnect program.
12/14/2018
There are many lessons from former President George H.W. Bush that we can follow in our lives.
12/7/2018
Donations from MBA campaign since 2009 surpass $622,000.
11/23/2018
Throughout Missouri, you’ll discover every bank is deeply connected to the communities they serve.
10/23/2018
Learning about candidates and their views on the issues is necessary to be an informed voter.
10/19/2018
Missouri voters will decide three ballot measures in November.
10/15/2018
During MBA’s 2018 regional meetings, seven bankers were elected to serve as regional directors on MBA’s Board of Directors. Their terms begin in June 2019.
10/2/2018
Missouri bankers are among 31 individuals nationwide to serve on ABA Board of Directors.
9/24/2018
MBA kicks off its 10th annual fundraising for Segs4Vets.
9/21/2018
Agency seeks comments from bankers in drafting a revised rule.
9/18/2018
The five nominees illustrate how both learning and leadership contribute to their growing success.
7/20/2018
The bank continues its founding principles of safety and dependability.
6/18/2018
This recognition from MBA honors bankers who have dedicated 50 years of service to the banking community.
6/1/2018
Legislation updating and modernizing Missouri’s public funds statute was one of several MBA-supported bills signed into law today by Gov. Eric Greitens.
5/24/2018
MBA worked successfully in support of a several bills, including the modernization of Missouri’s public funds statute, updates to trust law and tax reform.
5/17/2018
The Missouri Bankers Foundation will award $1,000 scholarships to college students interning at MBA-member banks.
5/14/2018
A priority measure for MBA for the 2018 state legislative session was passed by lawmakers.
3/22/2018
The bankers were among Missouri business leaders meeting with President Trump in St. Louis.
2/23/2018
Lee Keith discusses his goals for the Division of Finance and banking's future.
2/22/2018
A casual dinner conversation with a banker blossomed into giving a forgotten community a home to call their own.
1/4/2018
MBA has received many inquiries about the tax bill regarding the treatment of Sub S shareholders. MBA has prepared a brief addressing this issue.
11/21/2017
Missouri banks begin to see PACE programs in their markets and their effects on business and property owners.
10/20/2017
David Kent has joined MBA as vice president of legislative and advocacy programming.
10/17/2017
Sen. Roy Blunt has introduced legislation to support and strengthen lending in local communities.
9/28/2017
MBA's ninth annual Segs4Vets campaign has swung into action, thanks in part to The Heroes Cup golf tournament.
9/27/2017
The five nominees illustrate how both learning and leadership contribute to their growing success.
9/26/2017
Nearly $27,000 in donations will help families affected by Hurricane Harvey.
9/19/2017
In comment letter, MBA lists three items for CFPB to consider.
9/18/2017
MBA Chairman Rob Barrett discusses how to use the '3P' approach to succeed with lawmakers.
9/14/2017
MBA has resources for its members to use as they field inquiries from their customers about the Equifax data breach.
8/30/2017
MBA is donating to the Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund and encourages its members to donate to help families affected by this storm.
8/21/2017
August brought much attention to Missouri. Use this momentum to highlight banking's numerous benefits to our communities.
8/21/2017
Timing is everything.
8/21/2017
This article captures the latest "hot" lending topics discussed at MBA's recent seminar.
8/2/2017
MBA is pleased to offer a new program to introduce college students to banking careers.