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BankChampaign announces expansion of Investment Services Team

BankChampaign is pleased to announce the addition of Joel Wallace, CFP(R), to the Investment Services team. Joel is a seasoned

Shred Event April 29th 2023

BankChampaign is holding its annual Shred Event on April 29th, from 9-11am at the South Neil Branch (2101 S. Neil

Shred Event June 18th 2022

BankChampaign is holding its annual Shred Event on June 18, from 9-11am at the South Neil Branch (2101 S. Neil

2022 BankChampaign Shots for Scholarships Recipient

2022 BankChampaign Shots for Scholarships Recipient Megan Cooney, Illini Volleyball, has been selected as this year’s BankChampaign Shots for Scholarships

New hours of operation starting January 1

New hours of operation starting January 1 We are pleased to announce new hours of operations at both BankChampaign branches,

BankChampaign Announces Scholarship Winner

Zach Griffith named 2021 BankChampaign Postgraduate Scholarship Recipient CHAMPAIGN, IL (July 23, 2021) – Since 2016, BankChampaign has funded an

Mark's Investment Blog

Prediction Markets: an Insider-Trading Marketplace

A $2.1 billion month of perfectly timed oil bets exposes prediction markets as an insider-trading marketplace every investor now has

Asset Allocation in Retirement: You Need More Stocks Than You Think

Most retirement portfolios hold too many bonds and not enough equities. Learn why an 85/15 equity-to-cash strategy outperforms traditional 60/40

BankChampaign: Where Wall St. Meets Neil St.

Goldman Sachs coined the HALO trade — Heavy Assets, Low Obsolescence — in February 2026. We’ve been building portfolios around

Photonics: The Next Phase of the AI Revolution

The AI buildout isn’t just a GPU story anymore — it’s a photonics story. Learn how the shift from copper

Black Swans in the Room: Why and How We Stress-Test Client Portfolios

In an era of concentrated AI and tech exposure, even “normal” market corrections can feel routine—until a true black swan

When Humans Pretended to Be AI (And Everyone Believed Them): AI Investing Part 4

In January 2026, a social network called Moltbook launched as a platform for AI agents to interact without human interference,

BankChampaign Blog

Enabling Business Growth: The Role of Commercial Mortgage and Construction Loans

In the dynamic world of business, growth often requires a strategic expansion of physical space. Whether it is acquiring new

Equipment and Commercial Vehicle Loans

Imagine a construction company without bulldozers or a restaurant without industrial-grade kitchen appliances. In today’s competitive environment, having the right

Fueling Business Operations: The Essentials of Working Capital Loans

Starting or running a successful business requires more than just a great idea and hard work. Effective financial management is

Navigating Business Acquisition Loans

Business acquisition loans play a pivotal role in promoting entrepreneurial growth and expansion as they empower both experienced business owners

Investments and IRA’s at BankChampaign

Retirement may be right around the corner for you, or perhaps it is still years away, but there is no

Trustee Services Made Simple

BankChampaign’s skilled local advisors can assist you with business retirement plans. BankChampaign can serve as a Directed Trustee for various