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Safe deposit boxes can have benefits beyond revenue

Safe deposit boxes aren’t big revenue drivers at most community banks, but for some customers, they can be an important service. They provide peace of mind when breaches and hacks have eroded trust for many.
September 01, 2020 | Independent Banker   Compliance 

CFOs on how to account for the year's uncertainty

The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) has been a lifesaver for many U.S. businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic, but it’s also required many community banks to make significant adjustments with respect to business practices, roles, budgeting and projections. We spoke to several chief financial officers and other community bank executives about how they are handling these changes.
September 01, 2020 | Independent Banker   Growing the Community 

Compensation strategies to retain your bank’s top talent

Gone are the days of defining compensation as salary and bonus. Today’s star employees—whether existing or prospective—are demanding ever-more innovative employment packages.
September 01, 2020 | Independent Banker  

2020’s National Community Bank Service Award winner? You

ICBA’s National Community Bank Service Awards is a moment to celebrate the community banks that have stepped up for their communities in significant ways. This year, all community banks have faced a huge challenge in the COVID-19 pandemic. So, instead of highlighting a few winners, this year we are honoring all community banks. Here, we share just some of the many inspiring stories ICBA members submitted.
September 01, 2020 | Independent Banker  

ICBA to Community Banks: You are All Winners

ICBA announced this year’s National Community Bank Service Awards by recognizing community banks across the nation for their extraordinary efforts to help small businesses, consumers, and their communities amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
August 31, 2020 | Press Release  

ICBA Urges Transparency in JPMorgan, Postal Service Discussions

ICBA called on the U.S. Postal Regulatory Commission to investigate reports that the U.S. Postal Service is considering an exclusive agreement with JPMorgan Chase to provide banking services through the postal branch network.
August 24, 2020 | Press Release   Postal Service Banking 

CFPB releases 2021 HMDA guide

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau released the 2021 Filing Instructions Guide for Home Mortgage Disclosure Act data.
August 24, 2020 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Compliance Compliance 

Visa Global Economic Insights report (August 2020)

Visa economists report that COVID-19’s impact on consumer spending is similar to consumer spending in retirement.
August 24, 2020 | News  

Visa Monthly Consumer Monitor (August 2020)

Visa’s economists provide a look at consumer spending, including retail sales (excluding autos), personal disposable income data, and labor market recovery.
August 24, 2020 | News  

FINBOA Welcomes Oconee Federal Savings and Loan

Oconee Federal Savings and Loan will join a growing number of community banks nationwide who have chosen FINBOA to transform the management of Reg E compliance.
August 20, 2020 | News   Compliance 

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