OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE INDIANA BANKERS ASSOCIATION

November 17, 2025

Debanking Debunked

Debanking Debunked

On Aug. 7, 2025, President Donald Trump issued the “Guaranteeing Fair Banking for All Americans” Executive Order. The EO asserts that certain Americans have faced discrimination in banking due to their “political affiliation, religious beliefs, or lawful business activity.” The Order further states that these practices are prohibited under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act and constitute “politicized or unlawful debanking,” which must be addressed. The language of the Order has already sparked debate among regulators and lenders about how far its reach extends.

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Smarter-Way-to-Generate Leads

A Smarter Way to Generate Leads

Selling to zebras is a focused and effective lead generation strategy. There is no mistaking a zebra when you see one. If you book a safari to see the great African elephant and all you see are zebras, you’re going to be disappointed. Maybe not the first couple of days because zebras are pretty cool — they’ve got those stripes. But eventually, you want to see that elephant. And when you do, there will be no mistaking the elephant for the zebra.

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