Bank marketing has undergone radical changes in the past several decades and the financial services …

This 4 week online, foundational course develops skills for preparing a comprehensive strategic mark…

If you read the first CFPB enforcement action carefully, it's clear what is being targeted: sale…

Creative thinking can provide financial institutions with highly effective marketing solutions on a …

The resources used to support sales and marketing efforts are expanding and changing daily. Traditio…

The Evolving Role of the Branch Manager

The Branch Manager Boot Camp will include four sessi…

The 2020 WBA Residential Mortgage Lending School will be held February 17-20 at the Wisconsin Banker…

In today's ever-changing, turbulent banking environment, it is important for bankers—espec…

Financial statements, cash flow, and tax return analysis are all important components of unders…

Financial statements, cash flow, and tax return analysis are all important components of understandi…

The 2020 WBA Human Resources Conference will be held on Tuesday, April 7 at Glacier Canyon Lodge in …

The Call Report Preparation seminar will help preparers and reviewers understand the preparation pro…

This 7 week online course provides an overview of tools and techniques to analyze and improve a bank…

This 4 week online course provides a comprehensive review of the products and services that banks of…

This 16 week online course is suitable for anyone who wants to learn more about the commercial lendi…

This 5 week online course is one of two courses designed to provide basic skills and knowledge for u…

This course is a comprehensive, 12-week, web-based IRA training program developed and supported by A…

This 5 week online course provides a summary of the bank funding types, liquidity issues and managem…

Bank Security Officers are responsible for supervising the security program which must address five …

Bank Security Officers are responsible for supervising the security program which must address five …

Bank Security Officers are responsible for supervising the security program which must address five …

Policies / APRWIN / Responding to Audit Findings / Lending Errors

Our presentation will begin wit…

This three-day school was designed to provide attendees with a strong foundation on federal and stat…

This school was designed to provide attendees with a fundamental overview of the various lending reg…

KEY INFORMATION SECURITY STRATEGIES

Online bank fraud has been described as an epidemic, with num…

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Designed by experienced CFOs especially for financial managers, this week-long s…

Today's successful human resource professional in the financial services industry needs a clear …

As the technologies used to support banking become more important, and as banking products demand mo…

The 5-day Commercial Lending School curriculum includes in-depth, "hands-on" training…

Agriculture is a cyclical industry, and with that comes strong performances as well as downturns tha…

Wisconsin Bankers Association (WBA) is pleased to sponsor the annual Community Bankers for Complianc…

Wisconsin Bankers Association (WBA) is pleased to sponsor the annual Community Bankers for Complianc…

The annual Bank Executives Conference will feature 2 days of networking, 14+ hours of sessions, and …

Check handling issues and stop payments still arise daily and can often confuse both accountholders …

Alert! The 2020 Call Report changes will include the new community bank leverage ratio, simplificati…

Dormant accounts and unclaimed property cause unique – and often complicated – problems …

The Evolving Role of the Branch Manager

The Branch Manager Boot Camp will include four sessi…

The Evolving Role of the Branch Manager

The Branch Manager Boot Camp will include four sessi…

The Evolving Role of the Branch Manager

The Branch Manager Boot Camp will include four&…

Properly handling ACH tax refunds and exceptions is crucial to reducing losses and keeping accountho…

How does your bank stack up against your peers? This practical webinar will teach you how to improve…

The proven benefits of actively addressing diversity in the workplace cannot be ignored. Using the v…

Join the Enterprise Risk Management Peer Group on Tuesday, Feb. 18 in Fond du Lac!  This growin…

Join the Enterprise Risk Management Peer Group on Tuesday, May 19 in Marshfield!  This growing …

Join the Enterprise Risk Management Peer Group on Tuesday, Sept. 29 in New Berlin!  This growin…

Join the Enterprise Risk Management Peer Group on Thursday, Dec. 10 in Madison!  This growing n…

Go beyond the basics of commercial loan documentation and learn the safeguards and protections that …

Not all imaged documents are treated the same under the law, so it’s imperative to understand …

Do you understand the operational challenges and SARs required when providing deposit accounts to ca…

Don’t let a harassment claim take you by surprise. Learn the current state of harassment claim…

Borrowers don’t repay debt with taxable income; they use cash flow. Can you accurately interpr…

Join us for a thorough back-of-the-house update and review for deposit operations compliance in 2020…

HELOCs are highly regulated and have special rules and disclosures. Learn the ins and outs of requir…

How can you ensure your collateral is properly insured? Are there coverage gaps? Force-placed insura…

This annual meeting of the WBA Agricultural Bankers Section brings together agricultural bankers fro…

This 16 week online course provides a practical introduction to financial statement analysis from th…

In today’s cybersecurity world, we can no longer hide behind the assumption that business will…

By now, everyone is familiar with E-Oscar reporting, how it works and what institutions are required…

This webinar will provide attendees with the best practices and red flags for dealing with the vario…

Are you creating your first ERM Program for your bank? Do you want to ensure your current program is…

The Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising (Guides) issued by the…

Our job as a withholding agent for the IRS is more complicated than ever. Now that the new FATCA rul…

Frontline positions are, without question, one of the most critical jobs at any financial institutio…

There are several lending laws and regulations out there that require escrowing of taxes, insurance,…

The uncertainty on the rules and regulations of HSAs and whose job is what, breeds mistakes created …

Whether your financial organization is just entering the HSA marketplace or looking to enhance its c…

This is an advanced session; previous IRA knowledge is assumed.   

Course Topics:

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This is an advanced session; previous IRA knowledge is assumed.   

Course Topics:

Your bank is unique – so your strategic plan should be unique, as well. Banking is a faster-pa…

This webinar covers the basics of commercial lending and is a must for all new commercial lenders an…

The current environment of agricultural economics is presenting special challenges involving agricul…

This seminar will provide the banker with a basic framework of business law including the judicial p…

Dwight D. Eisenhower said, “I have always found that plans are useless, but planning is indisp…

Research shows that employees who are motivated, appreciated and believe in what they do are individ…

Total compensation is a “hot topic" for executive leadership it is a primary consideratio…

Boards have the ultimate responsibility for the security of customer information, as well as the res…

During this course, we will review the array of treasury management products and services available …

This seminar will provide the banker with the basics/refresher of accounting. The seminar will demon…

The new leasing standard, Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2016-02, Leases, became effective la…

Leadership development and succession planning place a high priority on any company’s ability …

We know that customer service and sales representatives are responsible for building relationships w…

Ratios, ratios, and more ratios! What do they really mean? Many financial professionals including ba…

The phrase Employer of Choice has picked up a considerable amount of popularity lately, but most emp…

Bankers underwrite loans primarily from tax returns, particularly at the community bank level. Perso…

Banks continue to deal with commercial real estate (CRE) loans as a major portion of their loan port…

This program will cover the basics of how to craft an effective commercial loan write-up. The sessio…

The Premier Conference for the Mortgage Industry

The American Mortgage Conference brings together…

Developing Your Own ERM Program

The Enterprise Risk Management Workshop will be held on Thursday,…

How Sales, Operations, and Technology Can Collaborate to Generate More Fee Income 

The Cash …

An important part of the commercial real estate (CRE) lending process is the review and interpretati…

Bankers underwrite loans primarily from tax returns, particularly at the community bank level. What …

An important part of the commercial real estate (CRE) lending process is the review and interpretati…

Can you identify the factors that cause cap rates to increase or decrease? How can you mitigate the …

Developing a culture of recognition, one in which employees are genuinely acknowledged for their con…

In today's operating environment, it has never been more important to ensure operational efficie…

Global cash flow has become a key component of business and commercial underwriting where personal g…

Have you ever been faced with two appraisals done within just a few months, but reach very different…

Which property types have unique analytical ratios? Hotels with RevPAR and ADR come to mind. What is…

Federation, Buckets, Containers, EC2... the list of acronyms goes on. Technical infrastructures have…

This session is directed to middle and senior managers and focuses on the importance of leading a cu…

With financial institutions increasingly relying on third-party providers to offer their products an…

The 2017 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report suggests 93% of breaches involve social engineeri…

Many Bankers underwrite loans primarily from personal and business tax returns, particularly at the …

An important part of the commercial real estate (CRE) lending process is to establish the value of t…

In many instances of commercial real estate (CRE) lending, the risks to a borrower/owner/guarantor f…

This presentation includes an introduction to blockchain technology, and how it is currently being l…

Attend this proactive seminar and learn a comprehensive approach to financial statement analysis.

The Consumer Lending Boot Camp will be held May 4-5 at the Wisconsin Bankers Association Office in M…

This three-day school is designed to provide bankers with the necessary tools to develop, implement,…

This webinar will explore the fundamental strategies for remaining an independent community bank in …

Payment fraud, account takeover, user malware – all continue to be threats to both financial i…

When you arrive at work today, your computer screen shows a message asking for $52,000 to access you…

This webinar will explore various cash flow techniques as they apply to a wide range of business sce…

Many community bank common stocks do not have true market liquidity, which is the ability of the sha…

Onboarding is a prime opportunity for employers to win the hearts and minds of new employees. The ol…

This online seminar will provide bankers with an overview of several advanced tax return concepts an…

Most loans funded by financial institutions pay as agreed according to the legal documents supportin…

All banks are thinking about the current M&A market. Some banks are looking to be buyers, others…

The world of electronic banking continues to evolve and bankers want to keep pace with technology an…

Program Content:
This webinar draws upon the speaker’s 25 plus years of teaching loan documen…

Program Content
This webinar provides an essential understanding of letters of credit, including le…

The strategic planning process is a vital step for your bank to be successful, this presentation inc…

Opening new accounts is complicated! With fraudulent activity at an all-time high and ongoing onerou…

We’re now a couple years into the “new age” of HMDA – increased coverage req…

"You bet, of course I am!" You must agree that would be every branch manager’s battl…

Educate your frontline on new beneficial ownership rules. The front line is our eyes and ears on the…

The webinar will cover the basics of consumer lending including the consumer loan function, marketin…

Haggling isn’t negotiating. Negotiating is trying to find creative ways to satisfy the differe…

This includes Customer Identification Program (CIP), Federal Regulations, Signature Cards, Signature…

Making a bad or wrong hire can be a costly mistake. The problem is we often make hiring decisio…

Although internal controls seem to be a simple concept, many organizations struggle to implement eff…

In today’s rapidly changing environment, practically all institutions are engaging in strategi…

Research shows that when people are emotionally intelligent—that is, they are aware of their f…

Rarely do arguments emerge because one or both parties are trying to be difficult. Differences are t…

The family-owned bank presents unique opportunities and challenges, from the strategic planning proc…

Leadership skills are critical to lead your own career; to lead others to greatness and to leave wha…

This interactive session will include a review and update of the most important areas of employment …

In today’s working world, people are expected to work closely with others who represent differ…

This seminar will begin with a brief overview of Commercial and Industrial (C&I) loan products i…

When notified of a malware infection on a bank or customer system, it is the digital equivalent of b…

What should the bank do and not do when a good loan turns into a bad loan and the payments are sever…

Can you bank a CBD Oil customer? Can you bank a seller of CBD Oil? What if your employee is selling …

For most new account representatives and personal bankers, opening business accounts creates the mos…

"Right of Setoff" is used frequently in the banking industry when trying to collect on pas…

During this program we will focus on legal issues of account ownership from the time someone is born…

When it comes time to negotiate your contract with your major technology vendors, do you feel like t…

Conveying, Coaching, Correcting and Celebrating

If you are a supervisor, if you need others to ta…

Formal, Informal, Revocable, Irrevocable, Minor Custodial Accounts, Court Ordered Accounts - what do…

We now have Same Day ACH and those rules are in effect, so its time for a few other changes. Some ar…

Financial Institutions provide great value to the American economy. But that value comes with risks.…

Program Content:
Credit (Risk) Analysis is one of the most important functions performed by banks. …

As financial institutions prepare for upcoming changes to Regulation CC in July 2020, now is the per…

Flood Insurance rules have changed continuously over the past few years. On July 6, 2012 Congress pa…

Program Content:
In September 2016, the FFEIC completely rewrote the Information Security Handbook.…

This webinar will take a look at the TRID from an advanced perspective. Take your TRID compliance to…

Program Content:
On May 29, 2013, the U.S. Department of Treasury, along with several federal agenc…

This webinar focuses on the legal issues of checks outlined in signature cards under the uniform com…

Most HR blunders begin with managers because they have the most daily contact with our employees. Th…

Many institutions utilize a Managed Service Provider these days to manage IT infrastructure, often p…

This session will cover the key issues from the December 2010 Interagency Appraisal and Evaluation G…

The Department of Labor changed the rules for salaried-exempt employees. Employers made major effort…

Program Content:

The art of audit report writing demands far more than simply listing the four el…

Keeping up with changes and deadlines in the compliance area gets more complex every year. Now, we c…

Program Content:

Gain a thorough understanding of UCC secured lending transactions and how they w…

Program Content:

This webinar has been developed for banks and bankers who are aware of opportuni…

The past few years have seen significant developments in real estate appraisals and evaluation rules…

Invest in Your Women Leaders!

WBA encourages bank management to consider sending their top perfor…

Program Content:
Many financial institutions want better cross-selling results but struggle to esta…

This “proactive” webinar covers negotiation, technical, and management tools in collecti…

Description

Being the Information Security Officer for a financial institution is a big responsib…

Description

During this webinar we will look at the examination hot spots for 2020. Risk assessme…

Program Content:

Are you new to the operations area of the bank? Is ACH Origination a new product…

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The long-awaited SECURE Act was signed into law on Dec. 20, 2019. Most of the provisi…