BANK NOTES
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Why Copilot Alone Is Incomplete for Community Banks(And What Governed Intelligence Now Actually Requires)
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By: Joe McMann, Co-Founder & CRO Verapath Community banks are under increasing pressure to adopt artificial intelligence. That pressure is justified. Intelligence already shapes how information is interpreted, how risk is assessed, and how decisions are made inside financial institutions. What is no longer optional is whether bank intelligence is governed, supervised, and defensible.…
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Connecting Students to Technology-Driven Careers in Banking
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As technology continues to reshape the financial services industry, it’s critical that students understand how STEM skills translate into real-world careers within banking, not just within fintech startups, but inside regulated financial institutions that serve communities every day. The Idaho Bankers Association is partnering with West Ada School District to support an upcoming career…
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Honoring the Leadership and Legacy of Patricia R. Perkins
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The Idaho banking community joins the Idaho Department of Finance in expressing deep appreciation for the outstanding service of Patricia “Patti” Perkins, who retired as Director on October 3, 2025. Appointed by Governor Brad Little in January 2020, Perkins brought a steady hand and forward-looking leadership to the Department during a period of rapid…
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Op Ed: Idaho small business depends on closing the stablecoin loophole
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By: Mike Morrison Mike Morrison is the President and CEO of The Bank of Commerce and the chair of the Idaho Bankers Association. Innovation and tradition go hand in hand in Idaho. Our expanding tech corridor and agricultural economy might seem opposite on paper, but both rely on the same thing: a stable financial…