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ICBA conducting Marketing and Communications Toolkit survey

ICBA is conducting a survey to learn how member community bankers use its "Tell Your Story" Marketing and Communications Toolkit to help elevate and distinguish community banking in the hearts and minds of the public.
September 06, 2023 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Marketing 

FDIC promotes tips to prevent elder financial abuse

The latest FDIC Consumer News offers tips for spotting and preventing elder financial abuse. The publication encourages consumers to choose advisors carefully, be careful with powers of attorney, protect personal financial information, and more.
September 06, 2023 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Elder Abuse Prevention 

ICBA Honors 2023 National Community Bank Service Award Recipients

The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today announced the winners of its 2023 National Community Bank Service Awards in recognition of the creative and exemplary efforts of the nation’s community banks to help their local economies flourish. Stories are featured in the September issue of ICBA Independent Banker.
September 06, 2023 | Press Release  

ICBA Seeks Information from Federal Credit Union Agency on Rakuten Charter Application

The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today asked the National Credit Union Administration to provide information on whether Rakuten Inc. has applied for a federal credit union charter or for insurance under the agency’s Share Insurance Fund.
September 06, 2023 | Press Release   Credit Unions 

New tool ensures advertising regulatory compliance

The Check Your Ad Program, a new tool from Community Banker University, takes the guesswork out of advertising regulatory compliance.
September 06, 2023 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Compliance 

Leveling Up: How Community Banks Should Navigate Asset Size Growth Thresholds

As your bank grows in asset size, it’s vital to keep up with compliance regulations to meet the standards of each new threshold. By planning ahead and preparing your staff, the process can be seamless.
September 06, 2023 | Independent Banker   Compliance Growing the Community 

ICBA Foundation continues raising funds for Maui wildfire relief

The ICBA Foundation Disaster Relief Program continues requesting tax-deductible donations to assist community banks and employees affected by a recent series of deadly wildfires on the Hawaiian island of Maui.
September 05, 2023 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Crisis Preparedness 

Agencies address supervisory practices for institutions affected by Hurricane Idalia

Federal and state financial regulators issued a joint statement saying they recognize the serious impact of Hurricane Idalia on the customers and operations of many financial institutions and will provide appropriate regulatory assistance to affected institutions subject to their supervision.
September 05, 2023 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Crisis Preparedness 

ICBA continues advocacy push as Congress return

With Congress back in Washington from its August recess, ICBA continues encouraging community bankers to use its grassroots alerts and customizable resources on various pressing advocacy issues.
September 05, 2023 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Advocacy 

What's the Future of Ag Lending?

As technology evolves, so do the needs of farmers. From cloud usage to digital lending solutions, ag lending experts explain how community banks can best support their farming clientele.
September 05, 2023 | Independent Banker   Lending 

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