Independent Bankers Association of Texas honors Ncontracts with Five*Star Award. Ncontracts 2 min read Jul 2, 2026 AUSTIN, Texas - Ncontracts has been honored with the Independent Bankers Association of Texas (IBAT) Five*Star Award. The integrated risk management and compliance solutions firm received the award June 26 during the 41st Annual Connecting Leaders Conference in Round Rock, the flagship event of the IBAT Leadership Division. Since 2002, IBAT's Five*Star Award has recognized associate members that consistently provide exceptional service and innovative solutions to help community banks grow, improve profitability and operate more efficiently. To be considered for the award, associate members must demonstrate a strong commitment to Texas community banks through active participation in IBAT and other industry events. IBAT member banks then vote to determine the winner in each of three tiers based on company size. Winners are selected based on service excellence, relationships, integrity, commitment to the community banking industry and the exceptional value they provide to community banks. Ncontracts is a leading provider of integrated risk management and compliance solutions for the financial services industry. Combining purpose-built technology with nearly two decades of practitioner expertise, the company helps financial institutions manage risk, streamline compliance and strengthen operational resilience. "It is with great enthusiasm that we recognize Ncontracts for its commitment to serving Texas community banks through its continued support of IBAT," said Christopher Williston, IBAT President and Chief Executive Officer. "As the community banking landscape continues to evolve, it is essential that banks can rely on trusted partners like Ncontracts to deliver innovative solutions and exceptional client service, allowing them to remain competitive while continuing to meet the needs of their customers." About the Independent Bankers Association of Texas Formed in 1974, the Independent Bankers Association of Texas (IBAT) represents Texas community banks. The Austin-based group is the largest state community banking organization in the nation with membership comprised of over 2,500 banks and branches in more than 700 Texas communities. Providing safe and responsible financial services to all Texans, IBAT member bank assets range in size from $28 million to $51 billion with combined assets statewide of $296 billion. IBAT member banks are committed to supporting and investing in their local communities. About Ncontracts Ncontracts empowers banks, credit unions, mortgage companies, fintechs, and wealth management firms to confidently manage risk - including enterprise, compliance, and third-party risk - in a complex, rapidly changing financial landscape. Today, more than 5,000 financial organizations trust Ncontracts to make risk and compliance management a strategic advantage. Ncontracts has been named to the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America for seven consecutive years.

Ncontracts, a provider of integrated compliance, risk and vendor management solutions for the financial industry, has appointed Dr Maureen Schumacher as Chief Marketing Officer. Schumacher brings over 30 years of marketing leadership experience across financial services, payments and enterprise technology, with previous roles at Smarsh, Global Payments, Google and GE. The appointment comes as Ncontracts recently launched Nquiry Ntelligence, an AI-powered compliance intelligence technology. The company serves more than 5,000 financial institutions and has been named to the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America for seven consecutive years. CEO Michael Berman said Schumacher's expertise in translating complex technology into market-moving strategies makes her well-suited to lead marketing efforts as the company expands its AI-powered platform.

Ncontracts has launched Nquiry Intelligence, an AI-powered compliance platform designed to provide financial organisations with fast, auditable answers to regulatory questions. The system is trained on 17 years of proprietary compliance data verified by former regulators, attorneys and practitioners. The platform addresses challenges faced by banks, credit unions, mortgage companies and wealth management firms navigating complex regulatory frameworks. Unlike general AI tools, Nquiry provides cited, defensible answers with complete audit trails for examiner scrutiny. The platform includes Compliance Concierge, an escalation service connecting users to credentialed compliance experts for additional validation. More than 5,000 financial organisations currently use Ncontracts' risk and compliance management solutions. Nquiry is available now for financial institutions seeking to reduce compliance research time whilst maintaining regulatory defensibility.