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KBA is seeking banks' participation in two important resource tools: the Comparative Data Report/Service Charge Survey and the Compensation and Benefits Survey. Banks that complete and return the survey questionnaires by the deadlines will be able to purchase the reports at significantly-reduced prices. Both surveys will be published on or about June 1. Electronic questionnaires can be accessed below. For additional information, contact Elaine Martin or Becky Tongish.

Comparative Data Report/Service Charge Survey - Deadline for completion is February 16

Compensation and Benefits Survey - Deadline for completion is March 17

The KBA is accepting orders for the Association's 2011 Scenes of Kansas Calendar through August 1. Now in its twelvth year, the calendar captures the essence of the state in a special way—through the photos of Kansas bank employees, directors and their families. When you order, your bank name and, optionally, your logo appear at the bottom of each calendar as a constant reminder to your customers, friends and neighbors of your commitment to them and your pride in Kansas. View the 2010 Scenes of Kansas calendar. Order the 2011 calendar.

The FinCrime Network has been created for you. It gives banks and law enforcement a way to communicate confidentially and quickly. The goal is to save you money by preventing fraud losses and prosecuting criminals. FinCrime Network is a benefit of KBA membership, with no additional out-of-pocket expenses by you. The key to success is to get all banks and law enforcement on board quickly. Access www.Fincrime.com to register.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation has designed a poster to help financial institutions address internet scams. This poster will help your frontline people and your customers recognize potential scams and stop them before it's too late.

Follow this link to get your copy of the poster:

http://www.fbi.gov/majcases/fraud/fraud_alert.pdf

The KBA encourages all members to consider using this poster in our ongoing fight against financial crime.

** The FBI asks that you not change this poster, however, you may add your logo.

FDIC yesterday also unveiled an online multimedia presentation about identity theft — "Don't Be an Online Victim: How to Guard Against Internet Thieves and Electronic Scams" — that is available on the agency's Web site. It provides information on steps consumers should take to secure their computer and protect themselves from identity theft, as well as what they should do if they are victimized by the crime. Financial institutions are encouraged to make the link available to customers on their Web sites. View the presentation at http://www.fdic.gov/consumers/consumer/guard/index.html

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