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The LBA has been able to negotiate lower prices and rates for a number of products and services. Prior to endorsing a company, LBA researches other companies that offer the product or service to make sure Association members receive better price, quality and service.
For information on any of the products below, please contact Ginger Laurent at laurent@lba.org.
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ABA Endorsements through the Corporation for American Banking (CAB) |
Electronic & Online Banking
Intuit Financial Services
Contact: Heather Almand
5720 Peachtree Pkwy.
Norcross, GA 30092
Tel. 770.349.1206
Intuit Financial Services (formerly Digital Insight) helps banks and credit unions grow by making it easier for consumers and businesses to manage their money. As a division of Intuit Inc., Intuit Financial Services’ portfolio of on-demand solutions and services are built on insights gained over three decades working with customers and creating innovative offerings that anticipate their needs.
Insurance
ABA Insurance Services (formerly ABA Sponsored Insurance Program, underwritten by Progressive)
Contact: Joe Haverstick (jhaverstick@abais.com)
5910 Landerbrook Dr, Suite 100
Mayfield Heights, OH 44124
Tel. (800) 274-5222
Fax: (800) 456-6590
LBA Endorsed Program. For over twenty-three years, ABA Insurance Services has been providing D&O and Bond coverages specifically for community banks, including Employment Practices Liability and Internet Banking Liability insurance as well as STAMP Surety Bonds. Opportunity to participate in a unique program that has declared a profit-sharing for the 20th consecutive year, totaling $71.5 million in profits to participating banks. Contact Joe Haverstick at 800-274-5222 or jhaverstick@abais.com. Visit our NEW Web site: http://www.abais.com/.
Shipping Service
UPS
Tel. (800) 325-7000
With discounts on select UPS overnight air and international shipping services*, LBA members can save up to 30%. Whether it's overnight letters across the country or international shipping around the world, you'll start saving with the first package you send. No minimums. No catch. All this with the peace of mind that comes from using one of the most reliable carriers serving delivery points within the United States and over 200 countries and territories worldwide. Simple shipping! Special savings! It's that easy! For more information, go to http://www.savewithups.com/ababankers or call (800) 325-7000 and refer to the American Bankers Association program.
Travel Money, Foreign Currency & Gift Card Program
Travelex Currency Services
Contact: Becky Splichal (becky.splichal@travelex.com)
2121 N 117th Ave., Ste. 300
Omaha, NE 68164
Tel: (866) 458-1193
Fax: (402) 965-8861
Travelex is the world’s trusted source of foreign exchange, with more than 700 branches in city locations and across some 97 airports globally. For more than 30 years, Travelex has built a global network that now supports more than 20,000 bank branches and a global airport retail network around the clock, 365 days a year. We understand foreign exchange like no other company in the world and we tailor and deliver this knowledge and expertise to the banking sector through a flexible outsourcing model.
Electronic Payment Solutions
ICBA Bancard/TCM Bank
Bancard@icba.org
1615 L Street NW, Ste. 900
Washington, DC 20036
(800) 242-4770
ICBA Bancard/TCM Bank provides community banks access to comprehensive and competitive electronic payment solutions, including credit card issuing, debit/ATM card programs for both consumers and small businesses. Additionally Bancard offers an exclusive Fraud Loss Protection program, training & education and robust customizable marketing solutions. Competitive credit card portfolio valuation, consultation and purchase options are also available.
Securities
ICBA Securities
Contact: Jim Reber, President/CEO
775 Ridge Lake Boulevard, Suite 175
Memphis, TN 38120
Tel. (800) 422-6442 or (901) 762-5880
Fax: (901) 762-5333
ICBA Securities provides community bankers with quality investment products, services and education at competitive prices. Included are asset/liability and liquidity assistance, bond accounting and safekeeping, transaction analysis, performance profiles, and research assistance. ICBA Securities also has a mandated set of policies for the protection of the banker: rigorous sales rep requirements, a suitable security list, and a pricing policy that is determined by the Board of Directors (also community bankers). ICBA Securities, thru its Capital Markets division, can also provide a comprehensive set of investment banking services, including market making, research, and a full range of corporate finance options. ICBA Securities is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Independent Community Bankers of America.
Check Printing
Harland Clarke
Contact: Tommy DeBlieux (tommy.deblieux@harlandclarke.com)
117 Westchester Dr.
Lafayette, LA 70506
Tel. (337) 984-6313
Fax: (337) 984-6313
Harland Clarke was formed in 2007 by combining the products and services of Clarke American Corp. and the printed products segment of John H. Harland Company. Together, both highly respected companies have over 200 years of combined experience, each with a rich heritage, traditions of innovation and performance excellence. Harland Clarke offers an expanded suite of direct marketing services, delivery and anti-fraud products, contact center services and checks and check-related products to the financial institution market. Harland Clarke is a leading provider to financial and commercial institutions as well as individual consumers and small businesses. The business subsidiaries and brands making up Harland Clarke include: Alcott Routon, B2Direct, Checks In The Mail, Clarke American, Harland and Liberty. The company, headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, has a national presence with over 16 manufacturing facilities and 11 customer service centers. M & F Worldwide Corp. is the indirect parent to Harland Clarke. M & F Worldwide Corp. is a holding company that has four business lines which are operated by Mafco Worldwide Corporation and Harland Clarke Holdings Corp. Mafco Worldwide's business produces licorice products for sale to the tobacco, food, pharmaceutical and confectionery industries.
Loan & Deposit Application System
Harland Financial Solutions
Contact: Shannon Lynch
400 SW 6th Ave
Portland, OR 97204-1628
Tel. (503) 274-7280
Fax: (503) 790-9248
Harland Financial Solutions is a leader is compliant loan and deposit origination, compliance training, branch automation, mortgage lending, core systems and customer relationship management solutions. Laser Pro® has a 20-year history of documenting simple to complex loans for more than 2,800 financial institutions. The Laser Pro design leads a loan processor through the necessary data collection tasks and automatically selects and completes the exact documents needed for a specific transaction. Laser Pro is reviewed by a 50-state network of attorneys ensuring compliance nationwide. Optional modules include an extensive set of SBA lending documents, Participation Agreements & Certificates, ability to email loan documents, and other workflow tools to meet the needs of specific bank procedures.
Check Fraud Prevention
Thumbprint Signature Program
Contact: Janet Holmes
5555 Bankers Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Tel. (225) 214-4830
Fax: (225) 343-3159
In a statewide effort to help combat crime and protect consumers, the LBA participates in the Thumbprint Signature Program. Any individual (non customer) who wishes to cash a check at a participating financial institution or retailer is asked to apply their right thumb to an inkless fingerprinting device and place their thumbprint between the memo and signature lines of the check. If fraudulent activity does occur, law enforcement agencies will have these thumbprints as evidence to use in apprehending those responsible.
CRA Credit
Senior Housing Crime Prevention Foundation
Contact: Peter Gwaltney (peter.gwaltney@shcpfoundation.org)
5100 Poplar Ave., Ste. 711
Memphis, TN 38137
Tel. (877) 232-0859 or (901) 529-4765
Fax: (901) 523-3620
The Senior Housing Crime Prevention Foundation (SHCPF) is a national non-profit organization that serves as a risk-free, profitable conduit for banks to use to fulfill their federally mandated Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) requirements. The Foundation’s mission is to provide safe and secure living environments for our nation’s senior housing residents through the operation of the nationally-acclaimed Senior Crimestoppers program in each participating bank’s CRA assessment area. Participating banks enjoy positive public relations exposure in their communities, gain access to a proven profitable business development opportunity, and earn CRA credit - all without taking risk or adding an administrative burden. Crime against the elderly in our society is a longstanding, constant battle that can be reduced and prevented through the operation of the Senior Crimestoppers program in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Senior Crimestoppers is a coordinated set of components that work together to create a zero tolerance-to-crime platform in senior housing facilities. Components include personal lockboxes for the residents, cash rewards up to $1,000 paid anonymously for information about wrongdoing of any kind, and effective, on-going education and training for staff members and residents. Senior Crimestoppers is in operation in more than 4,000 nursing home facilities in 45 states, and has reduced all aspects of crime in participating facilities by a certified 92.64% through March 31, 2010. For more information, contact Peter Gwaltney at (877) 232-0859, or email him at peter.gwaltney@SHCPFoundation.org.
Disaster Recovery & Contingency Planning
MPA Systems, Inc.
Contact: Jim Crouse (jim.crouse@fs.utc.com)
P.O. Box 838
Sanger, TX 76266-0838
Tel. (940) 458-2600 or (800) 233-1584
Fax: (940) 458-2700
MPA Systems, Inc, a trusted name in the financial industry for more than 40 years, provides modular bank buildings for institutions across the United States. MPA also offers enrollment in our Disaster Recovery Program, which guarantees delivery of a fully-equipped, ready-to-use modular unit in the event of a disaster. Additionally, our satellite-enabled Connectivity Package is the ideal solution for Disaster Recovery customers in need of a data recovery and communications contingency plan. MPA’s modular units are available for lease or purchase and combine ease of portability with the integrity of a permanent structure. These buildings are often used by financial institutions for new charters or branch expansions, during remodeling of an existing location, and for permanent facilities.
Insurance
Bankers Benefits of Louisiana through
Community Financial Insurance Center
Contact: Jeanette Credo, Financial Institutions Division (jcredo@cf-ins.com)
Community Financial Insurance Center
4212 American Way, Ste. A
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
Tel. (888) 293-5471 X 5151
Fax: (225) 291-9830
Contact: Doug Ratcliff, Employee Benefits (dratcliff@cf-ins.com)
Community Financial Insurance Center
2201 Forsythe Ave.
Monroe, LA 71201
Tel. (888) 210-0002 X 3636
Fax: (318) 387-9171
Bankers Benefits of Louisiana is an LBA subsidiary that offers employee group benefit programs for medical, dental, disability, long term healthcare and life coverage through Community Financial Insurance Center. Bankers Benefits is designed to provide banks of all sizes with a full range of benefits, flexibility, and volume discounts.
Louisiana Financial Directory
The Bankers Directory
Contact: Janet Holmes
5555 Bankers Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Tel. (225) 214-4830
Fax: (225) 343-3159
LBA publishes the The Bankers Directory annually. Categorized by city, the directory offers financial information on every Louisiana financial institution, a list of key officers and directors, and other pertinent information. Price: Ranges from $22-27.50 per directory, depending on quantities.
Merchant Processing
First Data
Contact: Jay Carrigan, Senior Account Executive (jay.carrigan@firstdata.com)
6902 Pine St
Omaha, NE 68106-2855
Tel: (972) 359-1880
Fax: (972) 359-1874
First Data provides complete debit services to financial institutions, including ATM driving and monitoring; PIN, signature and stored value card processing; gateway management; a broad range of fraud protection services; and cardholder account access to more than 1.9 million ATM and retail locations across the U.S. via the STAR® Network. For more information, visit http://www.firstdata.com/ or http://www.star.com/.
Performance Enhancements
John M. Floyd & Associates
Contact: Waid Thompson
125 N. Burnet Drive
Baytown, Texas 77520
Tel. (800) 809-2307
Fax (281) 424-8864
John M. Floyd & Associates (JMFA) is a profitability and performance improvement consulting firm and a leading provider of overdraft privilege programs serving more than 2,000 financial institutions in 50 states and Central America. JMFA is also recognized for training, account acquisition, executive placement and earnings enhancement programs, as well as product, service, pricing and technology improvement consulting. As a direct result of our programs JMFA has helped thousands of clients dramatically improve their performance and bottom line.
Retirement Planning
Pentegra Retirement Services
Contact: Mark Hogan (mhogan@pentegra.com)
3 Enterprise Dr.
Shelton, CT 06484
Tel. (513) 259-9222
Fax: (888) 244-5311
At Pentegra, we understand the demanding retirement plan requirements of community banks and design retirement plans that meet them. Since our founding by the Federal Home Loan Bank System in 1943 as an independent, not-for-profit cooperative, today Pentegra is the retirement plan provider of choice for community banks nationwide. We’re focused on bringing capabilities to community banks that are usually available only to large corporate and public retirement plans. We offer a full range of retirement programs for community banks, including 401(k) plans; ESOPs; defined benefit pension plans; profit sharing plans; and executive benefit and director plans, and a full-service private label 401(k) program banks can offer their commercial customers. Our unique, independent approach has earned the endorsement of the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA), America’s Community Bankers (now a part of the ABA) as well as the Louisiana Bankers Association.
Salary & Benefits Survey
LBA Salary and Benefits Survey
Contact: Ginger Laurent
5555 Bankers Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Tel. (225) 214-4824
Fax: (225) 343-3159
Each year, LBA's Human Resource Peer Group sponsors the LBA Salary and Benefits Survey, a compilation of current salaries and benefits for common positions within Louisiana’s financial institutions. The survey can be a vital tool when determining competitive pay and benefits for employee recruitment and retention. The survey includes an average bonus, average salary, minimum salary and maximum salary for each position. These positions are categorized four different ways: asset size, metropolitan area, return on assets and return on equity.
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