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[WATCH] Vinh Giang: Entrepreneur, Magician, Communications Teacher at ICBA Connect

Vinh Giang has spent the last 15 years mastering the art of performance-enhanced communication and has helped thousands of professionals to learn these skills. He joins us at ICBA Connect to tell us how we can amplify the best parts of ourselves.
February 01, 2021 | News  

ICBA Outlines 2021 Priorities in Congressional Letter

ICBA outlined its 2021 community bank policy agenda in an open letter to Congress. The letter advocates ICBA’s pragmatic legislative opportunities, which promote fairness and equity in our financial system for the benefit of consumers and local communities nationwide.
February 01, 2021 | Press Release  

FS-ISAC Coronavirus Update, Feb. 1, 2021

Amid a sometimes chaotic rollout of vaccines across the US, health experts say a glimmer of good news has emerged, with recent reports of cases in nursing homes having declined for the past four weeks, according to federal data.
February 01, 2021 | News   Advocacy Operational Risk Crisis Preparedness Risk 

SBA updates PPP FAQs with BSA/AML guidance

The SBA updated its frequently asked questions on the Paycheck Protection Program with guidance on the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network and BSA/AML compliance.
February 01, 2021 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Advocacy BSA/AML Compliance Crisis Preparedness Lending 

SBA issues tax guidance on relief payments

The SBA issued several notices on its loan programs, including updated guidance on the tax implications of the six months of 7(a), 504, and Microloan payments it is making for borrowers under Section 1112 of the CARES Act.
February 01, 2021 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Lending Lending 

What to Expect at ICBA Connect

This year, ICBA’s annual convention will come in the form of ICBA Connect, an immersive livestreamed event on March 9 and 10 for community bank leaders and their teams. Don’t worry, this isn’t another Zoom or Skype call—far from it.
February 01, 2021 | News  

Why we need Black-owned banks

Black-owned community banks have a long history of serving Americans historically left out of the mainstream banking system. Many well-established community banks continue this legacy today, but one troubling trend has emerged in the past two decades: The number of Black-owned banks is steadily declining. How can the industry advocate for change to help these banks—and their customers—thrive?
February 01, 2021 | Independent Banker  

What to expect at ICBA Connect

ICBA Connect is your moment to relax, reflect and recharge. This virtual event will be unlike anything you’ve seen before. On March 9 and 10, expect to be surprised. You, your team and community bankers all over the country will come together, be inspired and hear from one-of-a-kind thinkers and doers.
February 01, 2021 | Independent Banker  

Community banks in four corners of the country

There are community banks in every corner of the country—it’s one of the hallmarks of this industry. While each is unique, what unites them is their dedication to their customers and communities. We spoke with four banks near the four cardinal points of the U.S. to learn more about them and their communities.
February 01, 2021 | Independent Banker  

Why it pays to offer cross-border payments

Offering cross-border payments used to have a high barrier of entry, but thanks to new technology and increasing revenue opportunities, they may be an untapped growth opportunity for enterprising community banks.
February 01, 2021 | Independent Banker   Payments 

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