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ICBA Extends Multiyear Deal with Endorsed Broker-Dealer Stifel for Community Bank Portfolio Services

Feb 9, 2024 | Press Release
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) announced a multiyear deal with Stifel to continue offering investment products and services to community banks through a partnership with ICBA’s broker-dealer subsidiary, ICBA Securities® Inc.

Texas Community Banker Elected to ICBA Securities Board

Jul 7, 2023 | Press Release
ICBA Securities Inc.®, the broker-dealer subsidiary of the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA), today announced the election of Gabriel Guerra, president and CEO of Kleberg Bank in Corpus Christi, Texas, to the ICBA Securities board of directors.

Tennessee Community Banker Named Chairman of ICBA Securities Board of Directors

Jul 5, 2022 | Press Release
ICBA Securities Inc.®, the broker-dealer subsidiary of the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA), today announced the election of Thomas E. Bates Jr., president and CEO of Legends Bank in Clarksville, Tenn., as chairman of the ICBA Securities board of directors. Aza Bittinger, president and CEO of the Community Bankers Association of Ohio; Blake Heid, president and CEO of First Option Bank in Osawatomie, Kans.; and Craig Wanichek, president and CEO of Summit Bank in Eugene, Ore., were also elected to the board.

ICBA Securities’ Exclusively Endorsed Broker Announces Sale

Sep 29, 2021 | Press Release
ICBA Securities Inc., the broker-dealer subsidiary of the Independent Community Bankers of America, released the following statement in response to the announcement that its exclusive broker Vining Sparks has been acquired by Stifel Financial, Inc.

Idaho Bankers Association Endorses ICBA Securities

Jul 28, 2021 | Press Release
ICBA Securities Inc., the broker-dealer subsidiary of the Independent Community Bankers of America has received the endorsement of the Idaho Bankers Association.

Gensler: SEC regs apply to securities-backed crypto assets

Jul 23, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler said securities regulations apply to platforms that offer crypto tokens or other products that are priced off the value of securities and operate like derivatives.