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The ICBA Newsroom collects and centralizes all the NewsWatch Today articles, press releases, Main Street Matters blogs, advocacy letters and other news that impacts community bankers.
ICBA: Two-Thirds of Voters Support Cannabis Banking Access
Two-thirds of voters (65%) support allowing cannabis-related businesses to have access to banking services in states where cannabis is legal, the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) announced.
September 02, 2022 |
Press Release
Cannabis banking
OCC announces assessment rate cuts targeting community banks
The OCC will reduce assessment rates on OCC-chartered community banks by 40% starting next year, Acting Comptroller of the Currency Michael Hsu announced.
September 02, 2022 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance
ICBA recognizes National Preparedness Month
ICBA recognized National Preparedness Month in September by issuing tips to help Americans secure their financial documents before disaster strikes.
September 02, 2022 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Risk
ICBA voices opposition to Durbin Amendment expansion
ICBA this week expressed strong opposition to legislation that would create new credit card routing mandates that expand on Durbin Amendment payments interventions.
September 02, 2022 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Lending
Fed raises order limits for nickels, dimes, quarters
The Federal Reserve said it will raise order limits for nickels, dimes, and quarters, effective Tuesday. Limits for pennies are unchanged.
September 02, 2022 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Crisis Preparedness
ICBA Shares Financial Preparedness Tips for Consumers During National Preparedness Month in September
In recognition of National Preparedness Month in September, the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) and the nation’s community bankers are reminding Americans to create a plan to ease their worries and speed their financial recovery in the wake of a natural disaster.
September 01, 2022 |
Press Release
Community Bank Awareness
Brad M. Bolton: Compliance as a focal point
Managing compliance is a role that community bankers take more seriously than any other segment of the financial services industry.
September 01, 2022 |
Independent Banker
Compliance
Charles Potts: Agtech’s innovation opportunities
Agtech—the application of technology to every aspect of the food production process, from farm to table—is growing in importance to the mission of ICBA and community banks.
September 01, 2022 |
Independent Banker
Growing the Community
Lindsay LaNore: Lessons from an escape room
As teams, how well do we work under pressure? The ICBA Community Banker University team recently had a chance to think about that when, at our annual strategy and teambuilding meeting, we found ourselves locked in an escape room.
September 01, 2022 |
Independent Banker
Tailor-made community banking
These community banks tailor their products and services not just to their neighborhood demographics but to everyone’s needs, from bank accounts for gig economy workers to microloans for consumers. In short, they do what community banks do best.
September 01, 2022 |
Independent Banker
Advocacy
Capitalize on social payments
Social payments methods like Venmo and Cash App continue to grow in popularity, and the data is there to prove it, creating an opportunity to give customers what they want: 24/7 access to cashless, P2P and mobile transactions. So how do social payments fit in community banks’ long-term future?
September 01, 2022 |
Independent Banker
Growing the Community
How to reach customers with disabilities
Some people living with disabilities eschew banking services because they feel financially underserved or physically barred. Through sensitive customer service, affordable products and ADA-compliant accessibility, community banks can make them feel welcomed and accommodated.
September 01, 2022 |
Independent Banker
Compliance
Rebeca Romero Rainey: The spirit of service
Community banks stand out in today’s financial services space because our business model depends on an ecosystem where the bank only benefits when customers do.
September 01, 2022 |
Independent Banker
Aaron Stetter: ICBA's fall legislative outlook
Legislation addressing everything from farm lending to credit union overreach is set to go before Congress this autumn. Now’s the time to make your voice heard on the issues that affect community banks and their customers.
September 01, 2022 |
Independent Banker
Advocacy
A Loan So Good, Borrowers Can’t Stop Talking About It
SPONSORED | See what real borrowers are saying about the Kasasa Loan® — and why its flexibility, control, and transparency are changing the loan game for consumers and community banks alike.
September 01, 2022 |
Independent Banker
Lending
Banking Milestones: Celebrate Yesterday’s Innovations, and Embrace Tomorrow’s Opportunity
SPONSORED | For many banks, it may seem difficult to keep pace with innovation, given the number of solutions that power each line of business within your institution. Rather than being held back by aging platforms, let’s celebrate yesterday’s innovations, but look ahead towards opportunity.
September 01, 2022 |
Independent Banker
Gamification’s Place in Community Banking
SPONSORED | How can gamification benefit your community bank? In more ways than you might realize. Zogo has mastered the art of incentivizing gamification that bolsters loyalty, engagement, activity, and more. Thanks to gamification, finance can be fun - find out how!
September 01, 2022 |
Independent Banker
Growing the Community
How OnBoard’s Board Governance Solution Helps Banks Be Their Best
SPONSORED | First Citizens Bank, an Iowa state-chartered bank, uses OnBoard’s board management software to increase efficiency and deliver a consistent, improved process for its boards, committees, and loan approval processes.
September 01, 2022 |
Independent Banker
Why Today’s Innovation Is Tomorrow’s Normal—With Tim Shangle, AVP, Innovation and Data Analytics, ChoiceOne Bank
Jim Reber: Buying time (maybe)
A sell-off in 2022 isn’t following previous bear markets.
September 01, 2022 |
Independent Banker
Independent Banker
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