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Banks, Credit Unions and Consumer Groups Call for Passage of Bipartisan Solution to Close ILC Loophole
A broad coalition of bank and credit union associations and consumer organizations today submitted a letter to the U.S. House Committee on Financial Services urging passage of the Close the ILC Loophole Act (H.R. 5912), introduced by Representatives Chuy Garcia (D-IL) and Lance Gooden (R-TX).
April 05, 2022 |
Press Release
Technology Fintech Regulation
ICBA offers Financial Literacy Month resources
ICBA is recognizing Financial Literacy Month this April with a national news release and customizable resources for community bankers on its Tell Your Story toolkit.
April 05, 2022 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Financial Literacy
ICBA: Financial Literacy is Key to Establishing Fiscally Responsible Habits
ICBA and the nation’s community banks are encouraging Americans to take control of their financial future and embrace sound money management practices during Financial Literacy Month this April.
April 04, 2022 |
Press Release
Financial Literacy
Kentucky banks stand tall
After a historic tornado rocked western Kentucky last December, a host of community banks banded together in the spirit of generosity, using their financial power to start relief funds and bolster rescue efforts for local victims.
April 01, 2022 |
Independent Banker
Jim Reber: Swap meet
A guide for taking advantage of 2022.
April 01, 2022 |
Independent Banker
Lindsay LaNore: All in. All heart.
There’s nothing like going above and beyond—but being recognized for it feels pretty great, too.
April 01, 2022 |
Independent Banker
Deborah Matthews Phillips: Stop the Durbin Amendment expansion
Conceived as a regulatory policy to control merchant debit card interchange fees, the Durbin Amendment hasn’t benefited consumers or community banks as originally intended. ICBA and other trade partners join the push for Congress to gain awareness and take action against the harmful financial effects of Reg II.
April 01, 2022 |
Independent Banker
Advocacy
Charles Potts: Growing small business banking
We live in unprecedented times, filled with new challenges and opportunities for small businesses. Fortunately, community banks have greater access than ever before to advanced solutions and technologies to meet those needs.
April 01, 2022 |
Independent Banker
Payments Growing the Community
Rebeca Romero Rainey: Stories worth telling
This Community Banking Month, I invite you to try something new to spread your story. Share a new development, community project or initiative.
April 01, 2022 |
Independent Banker
The future of workplace flexibility
The pandemic forced the issue of remote and hybrid working for many employees, but it wasn’t a flash in the pan. Though challenges remain, many companies are now looking to accommodate employees’ refreshed expectations. We asked community banks how they’re dealing with the resulting shifts in their employment models.
April 01, 2022 |
Independent Banker
Long-serving community bankers and their stories
What’s the secret to professional longevity? Four long-serving community bankers share the many ways they’ve grown in their respective careers, how the industry continues to evolve and, most importantly, what a life in community banking has meant to them.
April 01, 2022 |
Independent Banker
The ICBA 22/23 executive committee is all in
From credit union overreach to onerous overregulation, the 2022/23 ICBA board of directors has plenty on its to-do list. Executive committee members tell us what advocacy issues they’ll be focused on during their terms, while board members share their words of wisdom for up-and-coming community bankers: themselves. To sum it up, these leaders are all in and all heart for community banking.
April 01, 2022 |
Independent Banker
Brad M. Bolton: Advancing our communities
My bank’s tagline is ‘Where dreams meet solutions,’ and it serves as my guiding inspiration at the bank and, now, at the national level. As community bankers, our customers depend on us to keep their dreams alive.
April 01, 2022 |
Independent Banker
Niche lending ideas: Green products and services
Community banks have always thrived in niche markets, and lending in new spaces is just one of the many ways they serve businesses and individuals in their communities. As the market for “green” products and services evolves, we asked community bankers for their ideas about how to serve this niche.
April 01, 2022 |
Independent Banker
Lending
Three Essential Strategies for a Winning Contact Center Culture
SPONSORED | Contact centers are increasingly expected to deliver more, often with less time and fewer resources. Keeping pace requires going back to employee engagement. Employee and customer satisfaction are inextricably linked. Satisfied customers help build your reputation — and grow your business.
April 01, 2022 |
Independent Banker
It’s Time for a Shift: From Transactional to Relational
SPONSORED | Many believe transactions drive business. While they are essential and can exist almost entirely online, the business of banking is about more than transactions. Forward-looking banks are following three guiding principles to seize in-branch differentiation opportunities.
April 01, 2022 |
Independent Banker
3 Cybersecurity Challenges Community Banks Should Know
SPONSORED | As the year progresses, hackers are strengthening their attack methods. This article will explore 3 cybersecurity challenges facing the industry in 2022 and why your bank should prioritize security to protect against cybercriminals.
April 01, 2022 |
Independent Banker
Payments
3 Steps to Review Your Core Provider’s Performance
SPONSORED | With big changes happening in fintech, you need to feel confident that your core is delivering the service and support your bank deserves. Learn why it’s important to assess your core provider and the three steps to get started.
April 01, 2022 |
Independent Banker
Payments
A community bank-fueled payments rail
A secure, open-loop, cost-saving, customer-accessible, multiplatform P2P payments network might sound too good to be true, but community bank consortium Alloy Labs Alliance hopes to achieve just that with the CHUCK payment rail.
April 01, 2022 |
Independent Banker
Payments
Former NCUA official continues pushback on credit union bank purchases
A former National Credit Union Administration official continued an ongoing series of blog posts raising concerns over credit union acquisitions of community banks.
March 31, 2022 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
NCUA Credit Unions
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