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Credit union debt offering bolsters need for oversight: op-ed

A new rule that allows private institutional investors to exploit credit union tax subsidies is yet another reason for Congress to investigate credit union policies, ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey writes in a new op-ed.
February 01, 2022 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Credit Unions 

FS-ISAC spotlights threats to smaller institutions

The Financial Services Information Sharing and Analysis Center’s latest weekly risk summary report focuses on growing cybersecurity risks to small and minority-led financial institutions.
February 01, 2022 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Cybersecurity Technology 

Southern Bancorp is building wealth for everyone

As CEO of Southern Bancorp, Darrin Williams wants to promote relationships between community banks and CDFIs to create more prosperous communities.
February 01, 2022 | Independent Banker  

Success stories of Black-owned banks and their customers

After a long history of systemic economic oppression, Black-owned banks are playing a key role in improving the economic fortunes of their communities. We asked both community bankers and their customers about what this positive change looks like, as it was in the past, as it is in the present and as it will be in the future.
February 01, 2022 | Independent Banker   Advocacy 

Why community banks should partner with fintechs

With consumer expectations seeming to evolve faster every year, community banks could consider partnering with a fintech to keep up with technological innovation.
February 01, 2022 | Independent Banker   Payments 

Robert Fisher: The journey ahead

From new competition and new technology to new regulation, we have adapted and continued to offer the relationship-centric experience that our communities, customers and missions depend on.
February 01, 2022 | Independent Banker   Advocacy 

Community banks are thriving in Texas

With the record growth of San Antonio, Houston and Austin, southern Texas is becoming a hub for business. Here’s how four community banks are thriving in this environment.
February 01, 2022 | Independent Banker  

The benefits of micro-lending programs

Despite the large number of PPP loans distributed to small businesses, funding didn’t always reach those who needed it the most. These community banks are working to fix that through microlending programs.
February 01, 2022 | Independent Banker   Lending 

Rebeca Romero Rainey: Stronger together

It’s hard to put my finger on exactly what makes ICBA LIVE so special, but I believe it is in a shared sense of purpose that arises whenever community bankers convene.
February 01, 2022 | Independent Banker  

Lindsay LaNore: Creative retainment

In this challenging labor market, how do you make sure you retain new talent? Employee retention starts with powering up engagement, and here are some key issues to consider.
February 01, 2022 | Independent Banker  

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