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New sanctions target Russian billionaires, disinformation

The Treasury and State departments announced additional sanctions on Russian individuals and companies for supporting the Russian government despite existing sanctions.
March 04, 2022 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Cybersecurity 

FinCEN: Beneficial ownership rulemaking next step in BSA/AML overhaul

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network is working to issue proposed rules on beneficial ownership information access and disclosure requirements, FinCEN Deputy Director AnnaLou Tirol said.
March 04, 2022 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   BSA/AML 

Alabama Banker Elected ICBA Chairman

Brad M. Bolton, president, CEO and senior lender of Community Spirit Bank in Red Bay, Ala., was elected chairman of the Independent Community Bankers of America for 2022-23. His term begins March 3 at the conclusion of the ICBA LIVE national convention in San Antonio.
March 02, 2022 | Press Release   Community Bank Awareness 

ICBA Announces 2022-23 Executive Committee

The Independent Community Bankers of America today announced the election of its 2022-23 Executive Committee during the 2022 ICBA LIVE national convention in San Antonio.
March 02, 2022 | Press Release   Community Bank Awareness 

Incoming ICBA Chairman Brad Bolton: There’s No Success without Sacrifice

Incoming Independent Community Bankers of America Chairman Brad Bolton encouraged community banks attending ICBA LIVE to sacrifice a few minutes of every day to engage in ICBA advocacy efforts for the benefit of future generations.
March 02, 2022 | Press Release  

First Women’s Bank tackles small business inequity

Dismayed at the lack of business ownership opportunities and advancement afforded to entrepreneurial women, Marianne Markowitz spearheaded a consortium to form a women-founded, women-owned and women-led de novo in search of a national solution.
March 01, 2022 | Independent Banker   Lending 

Can fintechs enhance your bank’s marketing campaign?

Customized, well-thought-out interactions—especially in the online banking space—are integral to wooing new customers and retaining existing ones. We asked several banking leaders how they’ve employed fintech to ramp up their marketing campaigns, hone their analytic strategies and gain new patrons in the process.
March 01, 2022 | Independent Banker   Growing the Community 

The women leaders inspiring future generations

Women’s History Month is an opportunity to shine a spotlight on the women leaders who have crafted successful careers in community banking. For one trio of presidents and CEOs, dedication, belief and cultivating winning teams are just some of the ways they achieve their goals and inspire future generations.
March 01, 2022 | Independent Banker  

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