One in Four Banks Hiring in 2012 WBA Press Release, Jan. 16, 2012 One out of every four of the banks which responded to the latest Wisconsin Bankers Association (WBA) Bank CEO Economic Conditions Survey indicated plans for hiring new staff members in 2012. Data from the 144 bank executives who completed the...

Seven out of eight banks profitable Press Release, November 22, 2011 Compared to one year ago, banks progress is measured, but evident.

Credit Union League Shell Games WBA Press Release, October 11, 2011 The Wisconsin Credit Union League’s Brett Thompson may claim that banks are playing a “shell game,” but in reality that is the game WCUL is playing as they ignore the fact that Wisconsin credit unions have not been denied when asking to exceed...

Wisconsin banks reflect Wisconsin values WBA Press Release, October 10, 2011 The names may change, but almost 50 percent of the Badger State’s banks have been serving their communities from the streets of Wisconsin for more than 100 years and reflect the heritage of the state; hard working, fiscally conservative and...

Six out of seven banks profitable WBA Press Release, August 23, 2011 Wisconsin banks continue to show consist progress, albeit gradual, compared to a year ago according to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation’s latest quarterly numbers. The progress...

Credit unions: An unjustifiable tax subsidy WBA Press Release, August 5, 2011 At a time when Wisconsin consumers and state and local governments alike are tightening their belts due to the recession and significant budget deficits, the credit union industry continues to defend its federal and state income tax exemption...

Statement on defeat of debit interchange amendment in Senate Press Release, June 9, 2011 The Wisconsin Bankers Association (WBA), and its entire membership of nearly 300 banks, are deeply disappointed with the vote taken in the U.S. Senate Wednesday...

WBA and the Minnesota Bankers Association Forming Insurance Agency Press Release, June 9, 2011 WBA and the MBA are partnering to form an insurance agency that will market bank insurance products to their member banks...

West Bend Banker to Lead Wisconsin Bankers Association Press Release, June 9, 2011 James N. Podewils, president and chief operating officer of westbury bank, West Bend will serve as the 2011-2012 chair of the Wisconsin Bankers Association (WBA)...

More Wisconsin banks profitable Press Release, May 24, 2011 The health of the Wisconsin banking industry continues to improve, albeit slowly, according to numbers released by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation...