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A Note From ICBA Bancard's President and CEO
First and foremost, the team at ICBA Bancard hopes that you are safe and weathering these uncertain times as best possible. As leaders of our businesses and communities, we are being asked to make complex decisions to protect our employees while also ensuring that we maintain a high level of support for our clients.
March 17, 2020 |
News
ICBA Letter to White House Regarding Priority Coronavirus Stimulus and Relief Measures
Since the beginning of the coronavirus crisis, ICBA leadership has been in intensive discussions with community bankers from across the country serving rural, suburban, and urban markets. The following recommendations reflect their judgement regarding what would be most effective in addressing the crisis.
March 17, 2020 |
News
Commerce & Banking
Ag Policy Recommendations to Congress
Since the beginning of the coronavirus crisis, ICBA leadership has been in intensive discussions with community bankers from across the country serving rural, suburban, and urban markets. The following recommendations reflect their judgement regarding what would be most effective in addressing the crisis.
March 17, 2020 |
News
Commerce & Banking
Letter to Chairman McWilliams Concerning ILCs
ICBA is extremely concerned about the proposed rulemaking on parent companies of industrial banks and industrial loan companies (ILCs) which will be considered by the FDIC Board tomorrow.
March 16, 2020 |
News
Commerce & Banking
ICBA Statement on Coronavirus
ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued this statement on the coronavirus outbreak following a White House meeting with President Donald Trump and other bank leaders.
March 11, 2020 |
Press Release
New ICBA Chairman to Community Bankers: Our Roots Run Deep
Incoming Independent Community Bankers of America Chairman Noah Wilcox called on 2020 ICBA LIVE national convention attendees to exert their political influence and strong community ties to support the community banking industry.
March 11, 2020 |
Press Release
Minnesota Banker Elected ICBA Chairman
Noah W. Wilcox, president, CEO and chairman of Grand Rapids State Bank and its holding company, Wilcox Bancshares Inc., in Grand Rapids, Minn., was elected chairman of the Independent Community Bankers of America.
March 11, 2020 |
Press Release
ICBA Announces 2020-21 Executive Committee
Noah W. Wilcox, president, CEO and chairman of Grand Rapids State Bank and its holding company, Wilcox Bancshares Inc., in Grand Rapids, Minn., was elected ICBA chairman and serves as chairman of the ICBA Executive Committee and board of directors.
March 11, 2020 |
Press Release
ICBA Comment Letter on NEPA
The Independent Community Bankers of America, is submitting this letter in response to the Council on Environmental Quality’s proposed rule to update its regulations for implementing the procedural provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act.
March 10, 2020 |
News
Agriculture
ICBA Bancard Celebrates 35 Years of Service to Community Banks
ICBA Bancard, the payments subsidiary of the Independent Community Bankers of America, is celebrating its 35th anniversary during the 2020 ICBA LIVE national convention in Orlando, March 8-12.
March 09, 2020 |
Press Release
Payments
ICBA Bancard and Ondot Announce Partnership
ICBA Bancard®, the payments subsidiary of ICBA, announced today an agreement with Ondot Systems for a white label version of Card App. Through the agreement, community banks can offer their customers the latest digital experiences, providing convenience, transparency and control over their credit and debit cards.
March 09, 2020 |
Press Release
Credit Cards Debit Cards
ICBA’s Romero Rainey: Embrace Your Collective Strength
Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey reminded community bankers of their unified power to effect change for the benefit of local communities nationwide.
March 09, 2020 |
Press Release
Advocacy
Susan Sullivan Joins ICBA as Vice President, Congressional Relations
ICBA Statement on Iowa Rejecting Credit Union-Bank Deal
Independent Community Bankers of America President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement on the Iowa Division of Banking decision to block a credit union acquisition of a community bank.
March 04, 2020 |
Press Release
Credit Unions
How the world's banks are using the IoT
Across the globe, banks and fintechs are experimenting with web-connected devices—collectively, the Internet of Things (IoT). While some experiments have worked and some have failed, their efforts offer a glimpse into what’s possible with connected devices.
March 01, 2020 |
Independent Banker
Payments
What you need to know about instant issue cards
Luckily for the many community bankers who are considering instant issue cards this year, adoption of the service has never been easier thanks to new technology. But community banks should ensure best practices for protecting cardholders and staying compliant.
March 01, 2020 |
Independent Banker
Payments
ICBA makes news for turning up heat on credit unions
This week’s ICBA pushback against credit union advocacy meetings in Washington is making news.
February 28, 2020 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Credit Unions
Comment Letter to the Fed and FDIC on RFI Concerning CAMELS Ratings
The Independent Community Bankers of America appreciates the opportunity to respond to a request for information from the FDIC and the Federal Reserve regarding the consistency of ratings assigned by the banking agencies under the Uniform Financial Institutions Rating System, commonly referred to as the CAMELS ratings.
February 27, 2020 |
News
Deposit Insurance
Mitigate Fraud and Increase Profitability
In today’s card risk environment, your bank needs a comprehensive fraud strategy that includes cardholder education backed by powerful fraud prevention and detection technology.
February 21, 2020 |
Payments Quarterly
Fraud
Your ACE in the Hole: Optimize Your Credit Card Program Today
A banker asked me recently how to increase the profits of his bank’s credit card program. This Midwest bank had been issuing cards for more than a decade, but recent growth had been stagnant, and the banker was looking for strategies to improve the portfolio.
February 21, 2020 |
Payments Quarterly
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