UBA has Moved

The UBA has moved into new quarters on the 14th floor of the Walker Tower as of June 8, 2009. Please make note of our new address. If you have a minute, please take the chance to drop by and see our new digs. Our new address is: 
 

 

Utah Bankers Association
175 South Main Street, Ste 1420
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Office Phone: (801) 364-4303
Office Fax: (801) 364-4495


Join UBA's new Council of Emerging Bank Leaders (CEBL) - A professional membership organization for individuals pursuing a career in senior bank management.  Click here for details.


Six Media Myths About Banks and the So Called Bailout 
As the economy has faltered over the past several months, there are many voices in the media that have emerged as economic experts, especially in the area of banking. I am sad to say that much of the reporting, especially at the national level is consistently unreliable. It is critical for bankers and  their staffs to have access to the facts. Here are a few of the more important clarifications.  More...

 


Home Sweet Affordable Home

UBA is pleased to announce the publication of Home Sweet Affordable Home. This resource is provided by the UBA as a service to our communities. We are a vital part of Utah communities, and we work hard to provide resources and solutions for community needs. Utah banks assist to provide affordable housing, promote small business development, support community revitalization, and provide community services to low-and moderate-income individuals.

Click here to be re-directed to the Home Sweet Affordable Home Website  
Click here to download program handout 


 

 

In the News  (click here for archives)  

KSL RADIO AFTERNOON NEWS, 10/31/2008
UBA Launches the Home Sweet Affordable Home Guide for First Time Homebuyers
It's a great time for first time homebuyers to get into a house.  

KSL RADIO AFTERNOON NEWS, 10/28/2008
UBA President Comments on Zions Bank's participation in Treasury Departments Capital Purchase Plan
Zions Bank is accepting up to $1.4B in capital through a program created as part of the government’s bailout plan. 

SALT LAKE TRIBUNE, 10/08/2008
Utah Bankers Call FDIC Fee Increase a Small Price to Pay
10/08/2008 - Utah banks don't expect to see much of an impact from a proposal by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. to double fees that banks and thrifts pay into the fund to insure deposits

FOX TV NEWS, 10/7/2008
Utah College Enrollment Up
The state of the economy is not affecting college enrollment numbrs. College enrollment has increased 8.5% since fall of 2007.

SALT LAKE TRIBUNE, 10/04/2008
Q and A: What now with the $700B financial bailout? 
To what extent will this benefit banks, or will more fail? Many banks, especially local ones, don't have mortgage-backed securities in their portfolios and as a result won't directly benefit from the bailout by being able to get them off their books. 


 The Economics of Banking

SEPTEMBER 2008. Earlier this month a small group of bankers from Utah joined the UBA for the annual Capitol HIll Visit. It was a very positive trip that included visits with regulators, dinner with our congressional delegation and an extensive briefing at the American Bankers Association. As part of the ABA briefing Jim Chessen, ABA's Chief Economist, provided those attending with enlightening information regarding the economy. Click here for more


 There's No Safer Place for Your Money Than in a Bank

The FDIC is an independent agency of the U.S. government created by Congress in 1933 to make the savings of millions of Americans secure. FDIC deposit insurance covers the balance of each depositor's account, dollar-for-dollar, up to the insurance limit. {Read more }


March/April 2009 Issue

(Download PDF)

  • Legislative Wrap-up
  • Building a Computer Security Incident Response Plan
  • A Backgrounder on the Capital Purchase Program
  • Home Savings Bank Celebrates 90th Birthday of Elaine Sorensen
  • 2009 Ag Outlook
  • 2nd Annual Hall of Fame Luncheon 

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Upcoming Events 

Live Seminars/Classes


July 21, 2009
Calculating & Maintaining the Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses (ALLL)


July 22, 2009

Calculating & Understanding Cash Flow & Global Cash Flow Analysis for the Commercial Borrower



September 17 & 18, 2009
2009 Compliance & CRA Conference



Webinars 
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AIB Summer Online Classes 
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2009 Resident Session
August 23 - September 4

 


 

 Other Training Resources

 

 

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