ABA Insurance Services

Insurance
A member of Great American Insurance Group … D&O/bond/cyber insurance program endorsed by the CBA, covers banks countrywide … recognized for underwriting and claims handling expertise, the insurance program dates back over 30 years … property & casualty coverage is available for Connecticut banks … for the 29th consecutive year, a distribution has been declared, totaling over $86 million to date … contact Patricia Williams for additional information.

Contact
Patricia Williams, CPCU
(800) 274-5222
www.abais.com
Twitter@ABAInsSvcs

BFS Group

Executive Benefits
As an endorsed provider for the CBA, BFS Group is setting the standard as the industry’s leading professional in assisting banks in all facets related to Bank Owned Life Insurance (“BOLI”), as well as executive/director compensation benefit plans. Our consultative approach to education, evaluation, implementation, along with regulatory compliance is unmatched.

For over two decades, banks have turned to our documented expertise and process to assist them in enhancing earnings through the implementation of an effective BOLI plan. BFS Group continues to demonstrate extraordinary customer service with a proactive approach to all aspects associated with BOLI and Benefit Compensation strategies.

Contact
Arnie Winick
Regional Managing Director
411 South State Street
Newtown, PA 18940
Phone: (267) 291-2130
Phone: (800) 877-2377
Fax: (215) 550-6941
www.bfsgroup.com

Center For Financial Training

Employee Training and Education
CFT provides professional training and development for entry-level through mid-management employees.

Contact
Marta Carey
President 
Phone: (800) 795-5242
Fax: (860) 823-1410
www.cftnow.org

Compliance Alliance

Compliance
Connecticut Bankers Association and 28 other state banking associations have united to create Compliance Alliance, a unique and innovative compliance service created exclusively by bankers for bankers.  Powered by a team of Attorneys, Compliance Specialists and Ex-Regulators, Compliance Alliance is uniquely positioned to provide you with the support necessary to bring efficiency and ease to your compliance department. Membership offers three main areas of support including downloadable documents, a compliance hotline and review services. Compliance Alliance members receive unlimited access to all products and services for one annual fee.

Contact
C/A’s Membership Development Team by calling (888) 353-3933 or send an email to: info@compliancealliance.com or visit or our website at : https://www.compliancealliance.com

Confirmation.com

Online Audit Confirmation and Credit Inquiry Service

Confirmation is the digital platform and global network trusted by audit firms, banks, law firms, and credit managers to quickly and securely verify financial data. Confirmation invented electronic confirmations nearly 20 years ago, reshaping the audit confirmation process. Today, Confirmation helps 1.5 million users across 170 countries confirm more than $1 trillion in financial data every year.   Co-endorsed with the ABA.

Contact
Dave Malone
Capital Confirmation, Inc.
214 Centerview Drive, Suite 265
Brentwood, TN 37027
Phone: (888) 716-3577
www.confirmation.com

GlobalVision Systems

Anti-Money Laundering Software
PATRIOT OFFICER is the #1 BSA/AML/Anti-Fraud Solution for financial institutions of all sizes, integrating anti-money laundering, counter-terrorist financing and anti-fraud capabilities into a single streamlined system that provides superior performance and consistent peace of mind.  Co-endorsed with the ABA.

Contact
Catherine Lew
9301 Oakdale Avenue
Suite 100
Chatsworth, CA 91311
Phone: (818) 998-7851
Fax: (818) 998-1758
www.gv-systems.com

Harland Clarke

Check Printing and Marketing Solutions

Harland Clarke is the leading provider of check printing services. Additionally, Harland Clarke provides a variety of marketing solutions geared specifically for financial institutions. These programs can help in the areas of new customer acquisition, retention of profitable customers, maximization of fees and interest income per customer and operational efficiency.

Contact
Corporate Office
10931 Laureate Drive
San Antonio, TX 78249
www.harlandclarke.com

Local Representation
Maryann Dazkevich
Phone: (860) 561-5559

Infinex Financial Group

Full-Service Brokerage Firm

Infinex Financial Group is a broker-dealer powerhouse owned by banks and as such, we are empowered to deliver top-notch support and services to financial institutions and their customers. Our entire team is dedicated to building strong wealth, investment and insurance programs.

Contact
Steve Amarante
President & CEO
538 Preston Avenue
Meriden, CT 06450
Phone: (203) 599-6000
Phone: (800) 218-2827
Fax: (203) 599-6001
www.infinexgroup.com

Office Depot

Office Products

Office Depot is the world’s leader in office supplies and an industry leader in every distribution channel, from e-commerce, contract delivery, retail stores, and catalogs.  CBA members can now access the Office Depot national group purchasing program, bringing you tremendous buying power and exclusive discounts on the office products and services you use every day.  

Member Banks and Associate Members can register for a new business account by contacting Isaac Mares, corporate contact at Office Depot Business Solutions.

Employees of Member Banks and Associate Members are eligible, by request to access the business select pricing by contacting Isaac.Mares@OfficeDepot.com directly.

Contact
Isaac Mares
Lead Inside Sales Representative
Phone: (855) 337-6811, ext. 12878
www.business.officedepot.com

 

Strategic Resource Management

Cost Reduction

Since 1992, SRM has been helping clients adapt and succeed in a constantly evolving financial services landscape. We have gathered the experience, proprietary benchmarks, and expertise necessary for a 360-degree perspective of market conditions. SRM serves as a complete vendor management solution targeted towards cost savings, revenue growth and process optimization. Whether for a massive card re-issuance project, an extensive vendor invoice audit, or for an expert voice at the negotiating table, SRM has been trusted by more than 1,050 financial institutions for reliable, specialized expertise—adding over $3.6 billion to the bottom line for our clients along the way.

To schedule a no-cost assessment, contact Brent Lapp, SVP – Business Development at blapp@srmcorp.com or 267-588-0177.

To connect with SRM, visit www.srmcorp.com, follow the company @SRMCorp, subscribe to The Bottom Line Blog, or enroll in SRM Academy.

Contact

Brent Lapp

Senior Vice President

Phone: 267-588-0177

Email: blapp@srmcorp.com

WolfPac

Risk Management Program
WolfPAC Integrated Risk Management® is a secure, web-based enterprise risk management solution used to automate the identification of risks, threats, and control gaps. WolfPAC® keeps institutions safe and sound, and maximizes the outcomes of strategic initiatives. Developed by financial professionals in 2004, WolfPAC® provides tools to review and assess information technology, privacy, vendor, compliance, and other enterprise-wide risk assessments. Quarterly methodology updates are designed to align with emerging compliance and examination standards. A robust suite of reports allows an institution’s management to analyze their control gaps in relation to known threats, and benchmark risk profiles against peers.

Contact
Michael Cohn
Director, WolfPAC Solutions Group
99 High Street
21st Floor
Boston, MA 02110
Phone: (617) 439-9700
Fax: (617) 428-5488
www.wolfpacsolutions.com