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North American Banking Company Offers Super IDs to Protect Its Customers’ Identities and Privacy

North American Banking Company, a bank committed to leadership in technology, security and customer service, today announced that it is offering Super IDs to its customers to protect their identity and privacy at no charge.
April 18, 2018 | News  

Kids Bank 20th Anniversary

Farmers & Merchants Bank & Trust Kids Bank is celebrating their 20th anniversary during the month of April.
April 18, 2018 | News  

ICBA Endorses Miki Bowman for Fed Governor

ICBA today thanked President Donald Trump for nominating Kansas Bank Commissioner Michelle “Miki” Bowman for the Federal Reserve Board. Bowman would fill the ICBA-advocated position dedicated to individuals with experience in community banking.
April 16, 2018 | Press Release   Federal Reserve 

Stearns Bank has been selected as one of this year’s 100 Best Companies to Work For

April 12, 2018 | News  

Two approaches to overdrawn accounts

What community bankers should know about overdraft and sweep account rules.
April 01, 2018 | Independent Banker   Advocacy 

Operation HOPE Honors Wolters Kluwer with Longstanding Partnership Award

For-purpose Organization Recognizes Company for over 10 years of Helping Provide Financial Literacy to Young People in Underserved Communities.
March 29, 2018 | News  

F&M Bank Announces Promotions

F&M Bank Announces Promotions March 21, 2018
March 22, 2018 | News  

United Bankers’ Bank Announces Promotions

William C. Rosacker, President and CEO of United Bankers’ Bank has announced the promotion of five employees.
March 20, 2018 | News  

Mary Jepperson Named to Stearns Bank Board of Directors

Award-winning financial strategist brings unique qualifications to Stearns Bank.
March 19, 2018 | News  

ICBA Announces 2018-19 Executive Committee

ICBA today announced the election of its 2018-19 Executive Committee during its 2018 national convention, ICBA Community Banking LIVE, in Las Vegas.
March 16, 2018 | Press Release  

New ICBA Chairman’s Message to Community Bankers: Build on Our Strong Foundation

Timothy K. Zimmerman, CEO of Standard Bank in Monroeville, Pa., who becomes chairman of ICBA, encouraged ICBA Community Banking LIVE 2018 national convention attendees to leverage their political might to fight for additional reforms.
March 16, 2018 | Press Release  

ICBA/Travelex Celebrate 35 Years Serving Community Banks

ICBA today recognized the 35th anniversary of its strategic relationship with Travelex during the 2018 ICBA national convention, ICBA Community Banking LIVE®.
March 13, 2018 | Press Release  

Farmer Mac Reports 2017 Results and Announces 61% Dividend Increase

The Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (Farmer Mac; NYSE: AGM and AGM.A) today announced its results for the fiscal quarter and year ended December 31, 2017, which included $1.6 billion in net new business volume growth that brought total outstanding business volume to $19.0 billion as of December 31, 2017.
March 08, 2018 | ICBA NewsWatch Today  

Inside the new style of leadership

Successful community bank leaders inspire from the top while putting the team first. Here’s how.
March 01, 2018 | Independent Banker  

Focus: The Right to Financial Privacy Act

What community bankers need to know about protecting and disclosing customers’ financial records.
March 01, 2018 | Independent Banker   Compliance 

GST Chairman's Forum on handling unsolicited offers, the Board's role in strategic planning, avoiding strategic planning mistakes & revisiting the mission statement

February 13, 2018 | News  

Gerrish's Musings on Board succession, activist shareholders, acquisitions, having skin in the game, unsolicited offers, keeping your powder dry & regulatory confusion

February 13, 2018 | News  

What Merchants Are Looking For In 2018

February 06, 2018 | Payments Quarterly  

3-D SECURE 2.0 FAQs

January 29, 2018 | Payments Quarterly  

3DS 2.0 Authentication Is Coming!

January 29, 2018 | Payments Quarterly  

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