Dec 5, 2023
Connection is at the heart of what community bankers do. That’s one of the reasons that the social networking platform ICBA Community was created. And it’s not only creating online connections, it’s helping bankers build relationships with each other outside of the forum.
Nov 29, 2023
As interest rates and property asking prices continue to rise, it’s becoming increasingly difficult for young adults and growing families to afford a home. Recently, the average interest rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage topped 8%—the highest since 2000.
Nov 21, 2023
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We value your input on course content? We’ve already begun updating course content for 2024 and now is a great time to share your wish list items for content updates, new course topics, or improvements.
Nov 14, 2023
As payments has evolved, so has ICBA Bancard, and with that came the opportunity to rebrand who we are in light of our why. I’m proud to introduce ICBA Payments.
Nov 6, 2023
As ICBA and our industry continues to differentiate and evolve, we are excited to announce the next stage of our journey as we rebrand from Community Banker University to ICBA Education.
Nov 3, 2023
We have been experiencing an acceleration in innovation since the start of the pandemic. MuleSoft reported that in 2022, 72 percent of customer interactions occurred over digital channels—nearly double that of 2021—proof that we are living the digital-first experience.
Nov 1, 2023
With hundreds of millions of cyberattacks happening each year, it’s critical for community banks to fortify their cybersecurity operations.
Nov 1, 2023
Our mission is central to everything we do, and the pride that comes from that every day is nothing short of inspiring. Much like the community banks we serve, ICBA is continuously evolving, growing, and building momentum.
Oct 31, 2023
What is the true nature of cryptoassets? Are they securities or commodities? This question, perhaps more than any other, has propelled policy debates over the past few years.
Oct 30, 2023
Federal banking regulators so far have approached regulating the use of artificial intelligence through the lens of existing regulations, rather than creating a new set of guidelines. But based on various regulatory announcements, there are some salient risks community banks should consider when using the technology.