For Members
2021 Annual Report
Please take a look at our 2021 Annual Report, which spotlights key highlights for Western Bankers in 2021.
Receive a Complimentary Tech Check from Vitex, WB Endorsed Partner
In an ever-changing environment of financial pressure, there are two key areas bankers should focus on when understanding how to control expenses:
- Technology Spend
- Core Contract Terms
The odds are extremely high that you are overpaying for your technology services; which could, instead, be flowing directly to your bottom line. WBA endorsed partner, Vitex, wants to help you understand if you are leaving money on the table with your core technology provider.
COVID-19 Resources for Banks
The Western Bankers has made available the following resources to aid financial institutions impacted by the COVID-19 virus.
Latest News:
SBA Releases Guidance on Form 1502 for PPP Processing Fees
Guidance on Disbursements of PPP Funds and Lender Reporting Protocols
Explore BankTalentHQ, the WB’s Career Center Provider
BankTalentHQ is designed as a talent management resource for the financial industry and is brought to you by the Western Bankers in partnership with other state banking associations across the country. BankTalentHQ is the premier talent management site for financial industry careers, and we know finding and keeping top talent is high on the list of the many challenges banks face.
WB Announces Incident Response Program to Bolster Cybersecurity for Member Banks
The FBI has reported that more than 4,000 cyber incidents occur, on average, each day. These incidents—breach, ransom ware, data privacy, etc.—can immediately disrupt operations and affect the bank’s bottom line and valuable reputations.
To mitigate against such incidents, the WB has assembled an Incident Response Program (IRP) Team comprised of four complementary cyber security professionals.
Disaster Planning and Recovery Resources
The Western Bankers has provided the following resources for disaster planning and business resumption: