Prepare for the Iowa Credit Life and Disability Licensing Exam
The Iowa Bankers Association is pleased to offer a one-day Credit Life and Disability Workshop designed to assist you in preparation for the Iowa Credit Life and Disability Licensing Examination. The course is specifically designed for the State of Iowa and the material parallels the state insurance examination outline.
The first of three Credit Life and Disability Workshops will take place June 26 in Coralville. Other workshop dates are scheduled for October 2 in Storm Lake and December 4 in Johnston.
Click here for more information or to register online. Registration materials are also available in this week’s edition of Extras. Registrations must be received at least one week prior to the workshop date. Advance study materials will be sent upon receipt of your registration.
Should you have questions, call the IBA’s Patricia Fortune at 800.532.1423, ext. 4315.
BSA Frontline Training offered during May
Each regulatory agency requires that financial institutions provide Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) training for appropriate personnel, including, but not limited to tellers, customer service representatives, lending officers and all other customer contact personnel.
The Iowa Bankers Association is offering eight BSA Frontline Training evening seminars that cover all of the required elements for annual BSA training.
The seminars will take place from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. IBA members may choose to attend any of the following eight dates and locations:
- May 12 – Denison
- May 13 – Sioux City
- May 14 – Okoboji
- May 15 – Mason City
- May 19 – Fort Dodge
- May 20 – Decorah
- May 21 – Cedar Falls
- May 22 – Cedar Rapids
Register online at www.iowabankers.com under “Calendar of Events.” Registration materials are also available in this week’s edition of Extras. Direct questions to the IBA’s Patricia Fortune at 800.532.1423, ext. 4315.
Upcoming Webinars
Business Continuity Web Seminar Series
Register for one part or all three parts of the Business Continuity Web Seminar Series.
Part 1: May 21 • 1:30 – 3:30 p.m
Risk Assessment & Resource Allocation - People, Places, Things Having a Business Continuity Plan is a regulatory requirement. Learn how to identify the real sources of exposure – before and during any type of disaster – along with the most successful methods to reinstall all your components in the shortest amount of time for:
- People – employees, affiliated parties, customers and vendors
- Places – facilities you own, manage, maintain, lease or control
- Things – assets, equipment, supplies, documents and records.
Part 2: May 30 • 1:30–3:30
Your Business Recovery/Disaster Recovery Plan for IT
How would an operating disruption affect your institution? Disruptions can occur at any time for a variety of reasons. Your plan must encompass the recovery of IT and ensure services. Having an effective plan is a FFIEC requirement. This program will discuss FFIEC and best practices for an effective BCP/DRP. Participants will learn:
- The difference between a business continuity and disaster recovery plan.
- Key steps - how to assess your plan and identify weaknesses
- How meet or exceed examiner expectations.
- Lessons learned from Katrina and more.
Part 3: June 6 • 1:30–3:30
Pandemic Preparedness – Is it Necessary?
The FFIEC agencies jointly issued guidance addressing the need to be prepared for a pandemic influenza outbreak, the impact on delivery of services and the need for a written plan. Is pandemic a serious threat? What do you really need to do to comply with examiner guidelines? The real question is will your institution be prepared for the challenges a pandemic outbreak may present?
Topics include:
- The difference between business continuity planning and pandemic planning.
- Planning, preparing, monitoring and testing.
- Lessons learned from the 2007 FBIIC/FSSCC Pandemic exercise.
Click here for more information or to register online.
Don’t Forget
Iowa School of Banking
June 8–13 - Marriott Hotel,
Cedar Rapids
In the Future
IBA Annual Convention
September 21–23 - Des Moines, Polk County Convention Complex
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