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Rebeca Romero Rainey: Conversations Must Determine Our Innovation Budgets

“With innovation, ROI is about looking through the lens of overall impact, not just how it will affect us financially in the year ahead.”
August 01, 2025 | Independent Banker  

Boost Your Non-Interest Income with Credit Cards

SPONSORED | ICBA Payments helps community banks increase their non-interest income with credit card programs that span the revenue and risk spectrum.
August 01, 2025 | Independent Banker   Payments 

Member Milestones 2025: Community Banks Are Here to Stay

Community banking requires vigor, skill and passion to withstand the test of time. That’s why ICBA is honoring member banks celebrating 100, 125, 150, 175 and even 200 years in service. Read on for stories of how these community banks started out, persevered and have made a difference in their communities.
August 01, 2025 | Independent Banker  

Mickey Marshall: Mutual Banks Are Mutually Beneficial

Customer-owned mutual banks offer a community-focused banking model.
August 01, 2025 | Independent Banker   Advocacy 

KS Bank Helps Make Retirement Plans Happen

KS Bank’s wealth division provides retirement benefits planning services to its business clients to help them save money and attract and retain employees.
August 01, 2025 | Independent Banker  

Why Community Banks Are Revamping Their CD Strategies

Certificates of deposit are nothing new, but these products’ reputation for reliability is leading some community banks to reposition and market them more competitively.
August 01, 2025 | Independent Banker  

Q&A: Amy Ledig on the EGRPRA Review Process

This has been a year of change for the bank regulatory environment. With the once-in-a-decade EGRPRA regulatory review process now underway, community banks have a special opportunity to make their voices heard. Independent Banker caught up with Amy Ledig, vice president of capital, accounting and finance policy at ICBA, to discuss the regulatory outlook.
August 01, 2025 | Independent Banker   Advocacy 

The Most Notable 2025 Audit Updates So Far

A change in government leadership has led to adjustments in how examiners conduct audits. Learn what experts are seeing at a bank level.
August 01, 2025 | Independent Banker   Compliance 

Jack E. Hopkins: Turning Vendors Into Partners With ICBA

“If ICBA has included a vendor [as a Preferred Service Provider or Corporate Member], we know they are a source that can be trusted.”
August 01, 2025 | Independent Banker  

Jacob Eisen: Make Payments a Strategic Budget Priority

Payments have transformed into a strategic opportunity. They no longer simply perform a routine function. Instead, they offer revenue potential, enhanced customer experiences and more.
August 01, 2025 | Independent Banker  

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