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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.
Jack E. Hopkins: Riding the Pendulum of Regulatory Compliance
“Even in the face of optimism, we recognize that with regulation, the only constant is change.”
September 01, 2025 |
Independent Banker
Out of Office: Skyler Kanipe
The project manager at $1.4 billion-asset Community Financial Services Bank (CFSB) in Benton, Kentucky, is always on the lookout for her next vintage find.
September 01, 2025 |
Independent Banker
Reduce Collateralization: A Path to Greater Efficiency and Depositor Satisfaction
SPONSORED | Banks can use a reciprocal deposit network to make large deposits eligible for millions in aggregate FDIC insurance across network banks — replacing the need for collateral or repos.
September 01, 2025 |
Independent Banker
Charles Potts: How the Regtech Revolution Represents Banking Today
In many ways, ICBA’s core pillars—advocacy, education and innovation—define today’s community bank priorities. Extending those areas to the products and services driving bank investments, regulatory technology solutions emerge as a major player.
September 01, 2025 |
Independent Banker
Payments
Katahdin Trust Company Shoots and Scores for Youth Athletes
In March, $1 billion-asset Katahdin Trust Company (KTC) in Houlton, Maine, teamed up with Big Time Hoops to host its All Star Weekend. The event features a free youth skills clinic that gives young athletes across Maine a chance to sharpen their basketball skills.
September 01, 2025 |
Independent Banker
Powering Potential: Inside the ThinkTECH Accelerator
ICBA’s ThinkTECH Accelerator readies participating companies that have early-stage solutions and helps them tailor their products for community banks.
September 01, 2025 |
Independent Banker
What Should Community Banks Know About Cross-Border Payments?
As cross-border payments reforms take shape, community banks must navigate promising opportunities and significant adjustments in this evolving space.
September 01, 2025 |
Independent Banker
Payments
How to Balance Collections With Compassion for Customers
Community banks face the delicate task of collecting past-due loans while maintaining a compassionate approach, There are ways to be successful at both, experts say.
September 01, 2025 |
Independent Banker
Lending
Amy Ledig: Setting Deregulatory Priorities to Help Community Banks
A rundown of five areas where ICBA’s advocacy is making an impact.
September 01, 2025 |
Independent Banker
Advocacy
How the MPF® Program Keeps Community Banks Competitive
SPONSORED | Through the Mortgage Partnership Finance® (MPF®) Program, community banks gain access to the secondary mortgage market while benefiting from key competitive advantages including strengthened relationships with borrowers, more attractive pricing, and a reputation for consistency and reliability.
September 01, 2025 |
Independent Banker
Lending
Lindsay LaNore: How to Play Well Without the Ball
There’s a rule that applies on the basketball court that can also be applied in the workplace. It’s called the 95% rule, and this is how it works.
September 01, 2025 |
Independent Banker
4 Regulatory Challenges Community Banks Face Today
The regulatory environment for banks feels like it’s being turned upside down, but the fundamentals of compliance and risk management remain the same. We look at a few of the challenges community banks face today and hear from ICBA experts on what’s next.
September 01, 2025 |
Independent Banker
Compliance
Still Processing Checks Like It’s 1995? Fraudsters Are Counting on It
SPONSORED | Outdated check processing systems expose community banks to rising fraud and compliance risks. Modernizing check processing enhances fraud detection, streamlines operations, and strengthens legal resilience—making it a critical risk management strategy, not just an efficiency upgrade.
September 01, 2025 |
Independent Banker
Compliance
Michael Benedict: Putting the 'Strategy' in 'Portfolio Strategy'
How can you use your portfolio to create operating leverage?
September 01, 2025 |
Independent Banker
Growing the Community
CedarStone Bank Recognizes and Thanks Local Teachers
Through its annual Teacher of the Year program, CedarStone Bank recognizes the dedication of Wilson County educators who inspire students and make a difference in their schooling every day.
September 01, 2025 |
Independent Banker
Rebeca Romero Rainey: Making a Difference, One Act at a Time
“We live, thrive and face challenges in lockstep with our communities.”
September 01, 2025 |
Independent Banker
Building Bright Futures with Financial Education
High school financial literacy courses are an opportunity for community banks to set local youth up for success. See how some community banks are making a difference in financial education today.
September 01, 2025 |
Independent Banker
Addressing Operational Pain Points With Regtech
Community banks face a variety of challenges day to day—risk, fraud, cybersecurity, etc.—that are perpetuated by a lack of time or staff. Regtech can help take the weight off bankers’ shoulders.
September 01, 2025 |
Independent Banker
Starion Bank Targets New Depositors Through Gig Economy Program
Starion Bank’s pioneering finance program for contract workers is designed to empower DoorDash drivers with seamless payments and exclusive rewards.
September 01, 2025 |
Independent Banker
2025 National Community Bank Service Awards
Gulf Coast Bank in Abbeville, Louisiana, and Legends Bank in Clarksville, Tennessee, run thoughtful and strategic programs that support their neighbors. That’s why they’ve been named the winners of the 2025 National Community Bank Service Awards. We talk to them and the runners-up about why and how they do the good work they do.
September 01, 2025 |
Independent Banker
Independent Banker
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