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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  

What Benefits Does Gen Z Value Most?

Gen Z and community banks are both purpose-driven, so attracting the youngest employees largely depends on which benefits companies offer. Here’s how some community banks are doing it.
August 01, 2025 | Independent Banker  

Jim Reber: Manage Interest Rate Risk With Strategic Portfolio Decisions

Yield curve shape reflects bond market’s mood.
August 01, 2025 | Independent Banker   Growing the Community 

West Shore Bank and Timberland Bank Offer Unique Avenues for Charitable Giving

West Shore Bank and Timberland Bank are fostering generosity by giving their customers unique avenues to support local charities, merging tradition with technology to make a lasting impact in local communities.
August 01, 2025 | Independent Banker  

CFO Roundtable: Interest Rates, Tariffs, Examiners

Amid the difficult economic environment community banks face today, our 2025 CFO Outlook survey shows a shift in priorities and thoughtful insight into changes to come. We talked with four community bank CFO respondents about what they’ve seen this year and what they expect from competition, tariffs and examiners going into 2026.
August 01, 2025 | Independent Banker  

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  

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  

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  

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 

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