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Comment period on AI use by financial institutions extended to July 1

Five federal financial regulatory agencies announced today that they will extend the comment period on the request for information on financial institutions’ use of artificial intelligence until July 1. The agencies are seeking information from …

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Have we reached the ‘final frontier’ with real-time payments?

Whether it’s getting that perfect tan or losing weight or getting our messages, Americans seem to want everything to come to them faster and faster, and the same is true with payment transtactions, says Brady …

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Banking seminar scheduled in September

“The New Legal Landscape,” a banking seminar presented by Dickinson, Mackaman, Tyler & Hagen PC, will be held virtually on Sept. 1. The daylong seminar will focus on issues and opportunities community banks experience during …

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ViClarity moves forward with added focus on technology

When Miriam De Dios Woodward became CEO of PolicyWorks LLC more than three years ago, the company was poised for some tremendous growth. 

“The expectation when I was hired was to look at that next …

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State treasurer encourages Iowans with disabilities to save through IAble accounts

State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald, administrator of Iowa’s ABLE plan, IAble, encourages individuals with disabilities to consider saving with the plan, especially if they are earning an income. “IAble provides financial security and independence for individuals …

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FBL Financial swings into the black following year-ago net loss

FBL Financial Group Inc. on Monday reported first-quarter net income of $27.7 million, or $1.13 per diluted common share, compared with a net loss of $2.5 million, or 10 cents per diluted common share, for the …

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West Bank reports record $11.8 million net income for first quarter

West Bancorporation Inc., parent company of West Bank, today reported that first quarter 2021 net income was $11.8 million, or 70 cents per diluted common share, compared with first quarter 2020 net income of $8.1 million, or …

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FBL Financial extends contested merger vote to May 21

Shareholders of FBL Financial Group Inc. will have about another three weeks to consider how to vote on a merger proposal to take the company private.

Shareholders who convened for a special meeting this morning …

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A Closer Look: Renee Christoffer

When Renee Christoffer and her executive team welcome a new employee at Veridian Credit Union, it’s easy for the credit union’s president and CEO to relate to whichever role that individual will play within the …

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Principal records strong first quarter, raises dividend

Principal Financial Group reported a jump in first-quarter net income, to $517.1 million from $288.9 million a year ago. Net income per diluted share was $1.87, compared with $1.04 in last year’s first quarter. Non-GAAP operating earnings …