Assessment Credits Finally Paying Off

Sep 6, 2019
The FDIC announced that the Deposit Insurance Fund reserve ratio has reached 1.38 percent, triggering the distribution of approximately $764 million in assessment credits for community banks with assets under $10 billion.

Preparing for the Unexpected

Aug 30, 2019
In honor of National Preparedness Month, ICBA's Jeremy Dalpiaz offers sage advice on preparing for the unexpected to help lessen the long-term impact and expedite recovery.

ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator 2.0 Selection Process

Aug 29, 2019
The anticipation is mounting as the September 30 deadline nears for early-stage and startup fintechs to submit their applications to be a part of ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator 2.0, powered by The Venture Center.

August 2019 - Online Training Newsletter

Aug 28, 2019
We hope that all of subscribers have enjoyed the best-in-class training courses we offered this year and look forward to providing you with more premium educational content in the year to come.

ICBA Accelerator: Fueling Community Bank Innovation

Aug 22, 2019
ICBA's Kevin Tweddle talks with Chris Johnson of First Financial Federal and Brad Bolton of Community Spirit Bank about engaging with fintechs to deliver next-generation innovation to match consumers’ evolving digital expectations.

ICBA Membership Is A Workplace Perk

Aug 16, 2019
ICBA's Lindsay LaNore discusses the importance of leveraging ICBA membership for additional networking and learning opportunities.

ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator 2.0: The Innovation Journey Continues

Aug 14, 2019
ICBA's Kevin Tweddle discusses the launch of ThinkTECH 2.0, which builds on the momentum of its inaugural accelerator program in search of the next crop of fintech breakouts to help solve today's business challenges and create future opportunities.

ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator Finalists Team Up

Aug 7, 2019
ICBA's Kevin Tweddle provides an update on ThinkTECH alumni collaborations in support of broader adoption and a more seamless user experience.

Main Street Victory on Faster Payments

Aug 5, 2019
After years of ICBA-led advocacy on behalf of a real-time payments system that ensures access and choice for community banks, the Federal Reserve has announced that it will build a real-time gross settlement service.

July 2019 - Online Training Newsletter

Jul 30, 2019
Check your email! If you’re a Bank Compliance Bundle subscriber or a Standard or Custom Plan subscriber, you should've received an email with details on how to renew your subscription.

Battling Synthetic Identity Fraud

Jul 30, 2019
ICBA's Jeremy Dalpiaz discusses the fastest-growing type of financial crime in the U.S.—synthetic identity fraud—and offers tips to help community banks fight back.

How the Fed Can Stop a Megabank Monopoly

Jul 25, 2019
A Fed-operated real-time settlement system is needed to ensure universal access and to promote future payments innovations.

Community Banks Are Standing Up for Rural America

Jul 22, 2019
The nation's community banks are bolstering their farm lending—demonstrating once again why policymakers should work to strengthen community banks, which stick with their customers and communities in good times and bad.

With Volcker Rule Exemption, S. 2155 Relief Continues

Jul 12, 2019
As advocated by ICBA since the Volcker Rule was first proposed a decade ago, this additional source of regulatory burden no longer applies to the vast majority of community banks.

Six Essential Questions for Evaluating Bank Innovation

Jul 11, 2019
ICBA's Kevin Tweddle suggests critical questions bankers should ask when developing their innovation strategy.

Community Banks: Independent and Resilient

Jul 3, 2019
As we celebrate our nation’s founding, let's remember the independent spirit that birthed our country and continues among thousands of independently owned and operated community banks.

June 2019 - Online Training Newsletter

Jun 27, 2019
It's subscription renewal time! If you’re a Bank Compliance Bundle subscriber or a Standard or Custom Plan subscriber, your subscription expires on Sept. 30.

Taking on Credit Union Poaching

Jun 20, 2019
ICBA and community bankers are speaking out about a disturbing trend that should unsettle all taxpayers: large credit unions buying up smaller community banks.

The Federal Reserve’s Essential Role in Faster Payments

Jun 14, 2019
ICBA's Cary Whaley explains why the Federal Reserve must play a leadership role in faster payments to ensure safety, integrity, continuity and equitable access for all financial institutions.