Bank continues to serve customers Banker News Clips, March 12, 2010 “I want to offer some clarity and perspective to the Feb. 27 article, ‘Security State Bank branch under FDIC order,’ ” wrote WBA President/CEO Kurt Bauer in a letter...

Money lessons for kids Banker News Clips, March 11, 2010 According to a recent survey by American Express, 71 percent of parents with children between the ages six and 16 say their children understand that we are in a recession...

Need some cash? Money is out there – the key is knowing where to look Banker News Clips, March 10, 2010 Who knows when the economy will recover? Where can companies find the money they need to stay afloat, invest in their businesses and keep their workers employed...

Banks stronger, but lending still down Banker News Clips, March 9, 2010 The majority of banks in southeast Wisconsin improved their capital ratios in the latest quarter...

Supreme Court Holds Another Hearing on Unauthorized Practice of Law; WBA Comments The Pundit, March 8, 2010 A lengthy hearing before the Supreme Court on the Unauthorized Practice of Law continues this afternoon after nearly seven years of discussion...

Small business lending soars in February Banker News Clips, March 8, 2010 Government-backed small-business lending soared in February as banks and borrowers continued to take advantage of enhanced loan guarantees and lower fees...

Long-term mortgage rates back below 5% Banker News Clips, March 5, 2010 Long-term mortgage rates stayed below 5 percent for the third time in four weeks this week. Freddie Mac’s weekly rate report says a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged...

More consumers just say no to credit cards Banker News Clips, March 4, 2010 The Federal Reserve reports credit card usage is slowing. Revolving credit – largely made up of credit card debt – fell by nearly 20 percent in November...

Impact of new credit card law Banker News Clips, March 3, 2010 Last week, the new credit card law went into effect offering consumers greater protections. In addition, periodic statements are changing providing clearer...

State may ban credit checks on job applicants Banker News Clips, March 2, 2010 It’s hard enough to find a job in this economy, and now some people are facing another hurdle: Potential employers are holding their credit histories against them...

Wisconsin Banker March 2010 On a Cost-Cutting Crusade; Bankers United at 2010 Bank Executives Conference; Chairman's Column: Despite the Rhetoric and Attacks, Bankers Have Clout...

Senate bank panels said to agree to scrap Obama consumer agency Banker News Clips, March 1, 2010 Senate Banking Committee negotiators, working through the weekend, agreed to drop the stand-alone consumer agency sought by the Obama administration and opposed by the banking industry...

Compliance Journal February 2010 Read "Special Focus" for information on new private education loans. Next, check "Regulatory Spotlight" for information on Regulation Z. Finally, turn to "Compliance Notes" for information on new HIPAA rules.

Most Wisconsin Banks Remain Profitable Despite Weak Economy WBA Release, February 23, 2010 Despite the strong economic headwinds, three out of every four Wisconsin banks made a profit last year, total deposits grew and lending again outpaced the national average...

Joint vs. Separate: The Checking Account Debate Consumer Column, February 19, 2010 The debate over joint versus separate bank accounts has always been a hot topic among married, or soon to be married, couples...