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ICBA: Ford ILC application shows need to close loophole

The Ford Motor Co. plan to apply for an industrial loan company charter shows why the ILC loophole should be closed, ICBA’s Chris Cole told American Banker.
August 04, 2022 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Lending 

Trades Petition CFPB to Ensure Data Aggregation Services Market is Fair, Transparent and Competitive

Eight national trade groups petitioned the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to initiate a rulemaking that will strengthen the privacy and security of consumer financial data held by fintechs, Big Tech and data aggregators.
August 02, 2022 | Press Release   Cybersecurity 

Jenna Burke: Leading the climate risk charge

As lawmakers and regulatory bodies discuss their approach to managing climate-related rules, disclosures and oversight, ICBA pushes back against regulations that could prove disadvantageous to community banks, advocating for alternative measures.
August 01, 2022 | Independent Banker   Advocacy 

Commercial real estate outlook

The commercial real estate market is changing, as demand for new construction grows along with rising costs and interest rates. How do community banks fit in the bigger CRE picture? Lenders share some of their insights into operating in this fluid market.
August 01, 2022 | Independent Banker   Lending 

4 trending social media tips to know

The Social Bankers, a collective of community bank marketers, offers inspiration, information and professional development advice to community bankers focused on marketing and social media. We asked them for their need-to-know social tips.
August 01, 2022 | Independent Banker   Growing the Community 

Efficiency now: 8 smart strategy tips

Fallout from recent global events presents an obstacle to generating revenue for community banks. How can they counteract these effects and maximize financial efficiency? As we enter budgeting season, the answers might be found in a mix of strategies.
August 01, 2022 | Independent Banker   Growing the Community 

SouthState Bank turns swag into art

After a recent merger, SouthState Bank had hundreds of unused T-shirts featuring its old logo. Rather than send them to the landfill, it donated them to a community textile arts project that continues to inspire others.
August 01, 2022 | Independent Banker  

Jim Reber: Floating rate assets are back

Floaters are gaining popularity. Again.
August 01, 2022 | Independent Banker  

Lindsay LaNore: Strategic training initiatives

The workplace is in constant flux, business goals are growing and employee preferences are evolving. Aligning these factors is critical to a community bank’s success, and a great way to start doing that is by ensuring your professional development programs support your strategic goals.
August 01, 2022 | Independent Banker  

Charles Potts: Strengthening human connections

Community banks are the lifeblood of communities, but people are the lifeblood of community banks.
August 01, 2022 | Independent Banker  

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