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Aaron Stetter: Setting a course for the new Congress

ICBA is getting the community banking message out, from sending a letter detailing ICBA’s policy priorities to every member of the new Congress to reinforcing that messaging with advertisements in Politico, Capitol Hill’s must-read publication.
March 01, 2023 | Independent Banker   Advocacy 

Updates to the beneficial ownership rules

Starting in 2024, banks will be required to collect beneficial ownership information on accounts they maintain. Here’s what’s changing and what it means for community banks.
March 01, 2023 | Independent Banker   Compliance 

The benefits of offering virtual advisor services

Spurred by social distancing and shutdowns during the pandemic, many community banks turned to virtual financial advisory services, and these new practices are expected to stick around.
March 01, 2023 | Independent Banker   Payments 

Community banks’ guide to FedNow resources

The time has come for the long-awaited FedNow launch. As community banks navigate this process, there are plenty of resources available to answer questions and provide guidance.
March 01, 2023 | Independent Banker  

Excel Disasters: 5 spreadsheet mistakes that cost billions

SPONSORED | Learn how your team can fight the hidden danger lurking between the columns: human error.
March 01, 2023 | Independent Banker  

Market your community bank with first-party data

Customer data fuels efficient and effective marketing these days. Community banks own an enviable amount of data, but not all are leveraging it to its fullest extent.
March 01, 2023 | Independent Banker   Growing the Community 

ICBA's Terry Jorde has eyes to the horizon

Terry Jorde didn’t originally plan on entering the community banking industry. But with a fortuitous move to North Dakota, she worked up from teller and bookkeeper to an industry leader. As Jorde, ICBA chief of staff, prepares to retire, she and her colleagues reflect on her journey.
March 01, 2023 | Independent Banker  

Crafting a marketing plan when a community bank merges

There are so many factors that community bank marketing teams need to consider following a merger or acquisition. How can they ease customers’ anxiety? How does employee satisfaction affect customer retention? We spoke to experts and community bankers on how to market during a merger.
March 01, 2023 | Independent Banker   Growing the Community 

New ICBA chairman Derek Williams’ commitment to community

Derek Williams, president and CEO of Century Bank & Trust in Georgia, is bringing his passion for community banking to his term as ICBA chairman for 2023/24.
March 01, 2023 | Independent Banker  

Getting Started with Faster Payments and FedNow

Your customers are demanding faster payments and the ability to provide it to them creates a big win for your bank. PCBB's insights paper, Getting Started with Faster Payments and FedNowSM, helps you prepare for faster payments and explores FedNow as an option.
March 01, 2023 | Independent Banker   Payments 

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