Financial fraud continues to change quickly, and no single bank can track every new scheme on its own. Staying informed requires timely information and practical insight from others facing similar challenges.

CBI is introducing a new member resource designed to support that effort: the Financial Fraud Advisory Forum. This forum is offered in partnership with the Missouri Independent Community Bankers and includes participation from community banking associations in several other states.

The forum is a recurring conference call that brings together community bankers and industry experts to discuss current and emerging fraud issues. Because fraud trends often appear in one region before spreading, hearing directly from bankers in other states helps identify risks earlier and raises awareness of potential vulnerabilities.

Participation is simple. Bankers can dial in from any location, join the discussion, and gather information they can immediately apply at their bank.

The Financial Fraud Advisory Forum will help strengthen your bank’s fraud strategy by:

• Identifying new fraud schemes and areas of risk
• Discussing effective response strategies
• Sharing investigation and recovery practices
• Reviewing fraud related policies and offering feedback
• Encouraging information sharing among community banks

Fraud prevention is more effective when banks collaborate and learn from one another. This forum provides a structured way to do that while staying focused on real world challenges and solutions.

The next forum is taking place April 16 at 10:00AM. Visit members.cbiowa.bank/calendar for more information and to register. Also watch your inbox for additional details.