July 3, 2025

Organizations must actively manage their information and technology (I&T) resources to remain competitive and secure.

At an April 29, 2025, FASB meeting, the board changed direction on its proposed accounting treatment for purchased financial assets (PFA).

For several years, “hook and chain” attacks were the most common method of ATM theft. To mitigate this type of theft risk, many banks erected physical barriers.

Artificial intelligence isn’t just for big banks anymore. One compelling use case for community financial institutions: reducing the cost, effort and headache of AML compliance.

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) recently released their 2025 Risk Review, offering an overview of economic conditions and banking performance, market risks, and credit risks

Many community financial institutions experienced substantial balance sheet growth during the pandemic as a result of economic stimulus and the corresponding growth in deposits.

As West Virginia continues its digital modernization across many public and private sectors, financial institutions have an essential role in driving forward efficiencies and improvements that benefit both banks, credit unions and customers.

You already know what your vocal customers think. Those who love you tell their friends about you. Those who are frustrated with you tell you so, giving you the chance to fix the problem.

The West Virginia Legislature enacted a new law aimed at streamlining business combinations by creating an avenue that permits West Virginia companies to acquire another entity using stock as consideration without the burden and expense of registering the stock issued in the transaction.

After several years of running political campaigns in West Virginia, I had the opportunity to represent the banking industry as part of the West Virginia Bankers Association (WVBA) advocacy team during the 2025 West Virginia Legislative Session.