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Join fellow community bankers at the ICBA ThinkTECH Alumni Showcase to learn how banks are approaching AI adoption, tackling implementation challenges, and identifying practical use cases that deliver value.


Comments on the FDIC's Proposed Information Collection Forms for Payment Stablecoins

ICBA sent comments to the FDIC regarding its proposed information collection for Reporting Forms PS-01, PS-01a, and PS-02 for permitted payment stablecoin issuers subject to the FDIC’s supervision under the GENIUS Act.

ICBA said that before finalizing the forms, the FDIC should coordinate the reporting framework with other federal payment stablecoin regulators and provide the public an opportunity to evaluate the forms within the context of the broader GENIUS Act regulatory framework.

ICBA said the FDIC should also revise the forms and instructions to better capture stablecoin-specific risks, avoid supervisory blind spots in the short-form report, preserve meaningful public disclosure, and support comparable, validated, machine-readable reporting.


Objection to ZeroHash's National Trust Bank Charter Application

ICBA sent a letter to the OCC objecting to the Aug. 18 application by ZeroHash National Trust Bank to organize as a de novo national trust bank. ICBA urged the OCC to deny the application because ZNTB’s proposed activities are not permissible for a national trust bank, adding that, at a minimum, the OCC should defer action unless and until it addresses supervisory, managerial, operational, and affiliate-dependence issues.


Meet the Winners of the ICBA National Community Bank Service Awards 2026

ICBA congratulates the winners of the 2026 National Community Bank Service Awards. This year’s honorees are making a meaningful impact through outstanding, hands-on volunteer service and a strong commitment to strengthening their local communities.

Developed by members of the ICBA Cyber and Data Security Subcommittee “Safeguarding Resilience: Navigating Cyber Insurance in the Age of Artificial Intelligence” helps community banks address the challenges of securing cyber insurance coverage, with a particular focus on artificial intelligence issues.

Additionally, the white paper includes recommendations, and a checklist of 30 questions community bankers should raise directly with their insurers to identify coverage gaps before an incident occurs. 

We’re in San Diego this week to power the future of community banking. Bold ideas. Real strategy. Meaningful connections. It’s all happening right now.

Get a look into ICBA LIVE on LIVE TV and follow the conversation on social media using #ICBALIVE.

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Focus on AI and Crypto

The industry is at a pivotal moment, with rapidly evolving crypto policy proposals and advances in AI technologies reshaping the landscape. ICBA is amplifying the voice of community banks and providing the tools and resources needed to navigate change, shape policy, and ensure continued success.

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ICBA Events

ThinkTECH Alumni Showcase - AI Webinar

Join fellow community bankers at the ICBA ThinkTECH Alumni Showcase to learn how banks are approaching AI adoption, tackling implementation challenges, and identifying practical use cases that deliver value. Hear real-world perspectives from community bank leaders and explore innovative solutions from ICBA ThinkTECH Alumni companies supporting their AI journeys. Hear how community banks are navigating AI and gain insights you can apply at your own institution: Learn how your peers are evaluating and implementing AI within their banks. Explore common AI challenges, opportunities, and lessons learned from community bankers. See practical AI solutions designed to address real banking needs. Don’t miss this chance to witness the impact of collaboration and innovation in action. Presenting Companies DeepSee - Helps community banks automate operational workflows with AI. Its AI Blueprints orchestrate multi-step tasks across systems and teams, improving efficiency, reducing errors, and accelerating cycle times. Key use cases include loan operations, HMDA and CRA reporting, and policy and procedure support. Socratix AI - Provides an AI coworker for community bank fraud and compliance teams, automatically investigating, documenting, and clearing alerts before analyst review. It integrates with existing systems and helps banks significantly reduce manual workload while maintaining full coverage. Payman AI - Enables community banks to embed AI agents into digital banking experiences. These agents can securely execute payments and financial workflows with built-in controls, approvals, and audit trails, helping banks deliver modern AI-driven banking while maintaining compliance and governance. Duration: 90-minutes Presented live and recorded on 9/24/26.
Sep 24, 2026  | 
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    Enterprise Risk Management Institute

    Change is constant and for community banks, managing a myriad of risks with a holistic approach is vital to success. The ICBA Enterprise Risk Management Institute is a certification program for community bankers committed to expanding their knowledge and skills for effective risk management. Attend to immerse yourself in various aspects of risk management, such as bank governance, credit risk, interest rate risk, liquidity risk, operational risk, compliance risk, and legal risk. Through case studies and interactive discussions, deepen your understanding of the potential risks that can affect your bank's financial stability, reputation, and overall success. To earn the Certified Community Bank Risk Specialist (CCBRS) certification, you will be required to attend this program in its entirety, complete all assignments, and achieve a passing score on the certification exam(s). If you decide to enroll in the certification testing after you register for the class, please contact an ICBA Education representative at 800-422-7285. Learning Objectives: Understand and define key risk management concepts. Learn about the various components of risk and how they interact. Develop effective strategies to manage different types of risk. Acquire the necessary tools and knowledge to identify and effectively manage potential risks faced by your bank. Learn how to develop a comprehensive and holistic perspective to successfully implement and run an enterprise risk management program.
    Sep 28–Sep 30, 2026  | 
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    Like, Share, Grow: A Bank Marketer's Social Media Playbook Webinar

    Great social media doesn't happen by accident; it's planned. Join us as we break down what to post, when, and where across Facebook (Meta), LinkedIn, and Instagram, along with the visuals, tagging, and internal teamwork it takes to pull it off smoothly. We'll also cover how to turn engagement, positive or negative, into a brand win, and how to measure what's actually moving the needle. Learning Objectives: Why a strategic content calendar beats casual posting, and how to build one around your marketing initiatives. What to post, how to write it, and how to tag it correctly on Facebook (Meta), LinkedIn, and Instagram. Recommended photo and video specs for each platform, and how to coordinate content internally and with external partners. Best practices for handling positive and negative engagement, plus the metrics that matter for measuring and reporting results. As a bonus, every attendee walks away with a free social media content planner to keep their strategy on track. Duration: 60 minutes Presented live and recorded on 09/29/26.
    Sep 29, 2026  | 
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    From Data Chaos to AI Excellence: A Practical Roadmap for Financial Institution Transformation Webinar

    Financial institutions are at a critical inflection point. While 74% of banking executives recognize data as critical to their success, only 21% feel prepared to harness its power. This session cuts through the AI hype to deliver actionable strategies that banks can implement immediately. Drawing from real-world banking implementations and industry research, this presentation provides a clear framework for transforming fragmented data systems into AI-powered competitive advantages. Attendees will leave with a practical understanding of how to move from defensive AI strategies (fraud detection, compliance) to offensive growth strategies that drive 25% increases in cross-sell opportunities and 40% operational efficiency gains. The curriculum outlines a clear, actionable path for institutions looking to advance their AI and data strategies by presenting a size-based maturity framework that helps organizations prioritize the right AI initiatives based on asset size. It also highlights a strong ROI roadmap, demonstrating tangible benefits such as a potential 50% reduction in data aggregation time, 30% faster regulatory reporting, and a 15% improvement in customer retention. Plus, the session introduces a strategic decision framework for 2026, detailing four distinct approaches to data transformation and providing a clear cost-benefit analysis for each to help leaders make informed, forward-looking investment decisions. Learning Objectives: Identify key barriers to leveraging data and AI within their organization. Outline actionable next steps to begin implementing AI initiatives. Prioritize AI initiatives that drive both efficiency and revenue growth. Analyze four approaches to data transformation in 2026 and evaluate the cost-benefit implications of each. Duration: 60-minutes Presented live and recorded on 9/30/26.
    Sep 30, 2026  | 
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