ICBA Education Seminars and Institutes

In an ever-changing regulatory and accounting environment, it is important that call report preparers and reviewers remain up to date. Attend this seminar for a detailed discussion of each call report schedule as well as the real-life challenges of completing an accurate call report. 

The regulatory reporting burden faced by community banks today is stronger than ever. As the complexity of the call report and Federal Reserve reports continue to increase, even experienced bankers often have questions about the nuances of these filings. 

As regulatory expectations increase and financial pressures mount, creating and maintaining a robust capital plan is more important than ever.

The authenticity of signatures and other written material associated with routine bank business is sometimes in question. Specifically, criminal and civil fraud investigations frequently involve not only the interview of suspects, victims, and witnesses but also the examination of signatures, statements, or documents of question.

Master the necessary financial analysis skills needed by today's credit analysts and the additional expertise vital to a community bank's overall lending success.

In today’s competitive business landscape, organizations often struggle to maintain strong relationships with their customers, highlighting the need for effective contact programs. This presentation will provide proven tools for designing and managing successful contact programs, including easy-to-use forms, worksheets, and support materials. These resources will help you craft an introduction plan, manage contact activities, report results, and design effective reward systems.

Make informed credit decisions by developing your ability to evaluate a consumer loan request. This program covers the application process, financial statement analysis, credit analysis, loan structure, compliance, documentation procedures, and closing.

Financial institutions face growing regulatory scrutiny when managing high-risk customers. This session explores how to identify these customers, apply effective Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), and ensure proper monitoring and documentation.

Join a quarterly trends webinar from ICBA Preferred Service Provider QwickRate, as we examine Q1 financial results, share trends, and discuss how community banks are strategically managing elevated credit risk in their loan portfolios during a period of uncertainty. Learn how recent trends are impacting your peers and what to watch for in the months ahead

ICBA membership assists with the cost of an internal employee climate research program designed specifically for your bank. ICBA Preferred Service Provider Avannis administers the ICBA Magazine’s “Best Community Bank to Work For” contests and is ICBA’s PSP for the voice-of-the customer/employee lane of traffic.

Real-time Payments (RTP) volume represents many of the instant payments volume in the U.S. Approximately 1,000 financial institutions have made the connection to receive real-time payments (RTP), with many more set to adopt.

Be a part of shaping the future of community bank innovation. Join us for a 3.5-hour session to hear from emerging fintech solutions poised to change the way your bank and its customers do business. Become more efficient, competitive, and profitable by attending these sessions designed to make your bank more strategic and impact bank solutions of the future.

Topic: Balance Sheet Strategies in the Current Environment

From attrition catches, sales opportunities mined from your current customer base, and concrete direction that prevents your team from guessing on any number of topics, your bank will positively cash flow with a customer experience program. Don't re-invent the wheel!

Join us for an exclusive showcase event presented by ICBA Innovation in conjunction with the Center for Accelerating Financial Equity (CAFE) Fintech Accelerator. CAFE, a valued member of our accelerator network, whose dedicated focus is on advancing financial health and wellness, particularly for low- to moderate-income (LMI) communities.

ICBA's Commercial Lending Institute teaches you a comprehensive understanding of the complex and multifaceted commercial lending process. From navigating intricate credit evaluations to addressing regulatory and legal considerations, commercial lending requires a keen eye for detail and strategic thinking.

Topic: Why Won't Interest Rates Go Down?

The ICBA Compliance Institute is built to meet the needs of seasoned professionals seeking the latest regulatory education and industry best practices as well as newer compliance officers seeking to gain a clear understanding of the fundamental concepts of each regulation.

Is your community bank actively engaged in a formal strategic planning process? If not, it should be. If it is but feels like total B. S., it’s time for a change! Strategic planning is a critical component of corporate governance, yet it’s often misunderstood or poorly executed. It doesn’t have to be boring, unproductive, or painful. A well-designed strategic planning process should be engaging, goal-oriented, and focused on actionable steps that drive accountability across the organization.

This four-hour livestream session is specifically designed as a resource and learning opportunity for outside community bank directors. Receive practical, actionable insights to allow outside directors to increase their effectiveness in this critical role.