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ICBA Supports H.R. 1750 to Promote Regulatory Relief for Community Banks
ICBA Supports H.R. 1750 to Promote Regulatory Relief for Community Banks Legislation Advances Provisions from ICBA Plan for Prosperity Washington, D.C. (April 29, 2013)— The Independent Community...
ICBA Lauds Brown-Vitter Legislation Taking on Too-Big-To-Fail
ICBA Lauds Brown-Vitter Legislation Taking on Too-Big-To-Fail Washington, D.C. (April 24, 2013)— The Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) today expressed its support for new legislation...
ICBA: Evidence Mounting against Too-Big-To-Fail
ICBA: Evidence Mounting against Too-Big-To-Fail Washington, D.C. (March 18, 2013)—The Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) today said that there is mounting evidence that...
Regulatory Relief for Community Banks “Is the No. 1 Goal” for ICBA’s New Chairman
Regulatory Relief for Community Banks “Is the No. 1 Goal” for ICBA’s New Chairman Las Vegas, Nev. (March 14, 2013)—Bill Loving, president and CEO of Pendleton Community Bank in Franklin, W.Va., who...
ICBA and CPI Card Group Extend Agreement, Providing Debit and Credit Card Manufacturing Services for Community Banks
ICBA and CPI Card Group Extend Agreement, Providing Debit and Credit Card Manufacturing Services for Community Banks Las Vegas, Nev. (March 12, 2013)—The Independent Community Bankers of America®...
ICBA Stands with Sens. Brown and Vitter Against Wall Street Spin Machine
ICBA Stands with Sens. Brown and Vitter Against Wall Street Spin Machine Washington, D.C. (Mar. 11, 2013)—Camden R. Fine, president and CEO of the Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA),...
ICBA: Survey Finds Community Banks Focused on Reducing Payments Fraud
ICBA: Survey Finds Community Banks Focused on Reducing Payments Fraud Washington, D.C. (Feb. 28, 2013)—While payments fraud continues to rise, community banks are using technological solutions and...
ICBA Introduces Plan for Prosperity Targeting Excessive Regulatory Burdens
ICBA Introduces Plan for Prosperity Targeting Excessive Regulatory Burdens Platform for 113th Congress Offers A Historic Step for Rebuilding Our Economy—One Community at A Time Washington, D.C....
ICBA: Tiered Regulation Essential to Minimizing Financial, Economic Costs
ICBA: Tiered Regulation Essential to Minimizing Financial, Economic Costs Nearly 900 new and proposed banking rules issued since 2007 Washington, D.C. (February 4, 2013)—The Independent Community...
Too Big to Jail?
Too Big to Jail? ICBA’s Fine speaks out on recent “Frontline” episode and expresses need to downsize TBTF institutions Washington, D.C. (Jan. 24, 2013)— Camden R. Fine, president and CEO of the...
ICBA Statement on Nomination of Richard Cordray
ICBA Statement on Nomination of Richard Cordray Washington, D.C. (Jan. 24, 2013)—The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today released this statement following President Barack Obama’s...
ICBA Supports Community Bank Exemptions from Mortgage-Servicer Rules
ICBA Supports Community Bank Exemptions from Mortgage-Servicer Rules Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Recognizes Sound Community Bank Servicing Practices Washington, D.C. (Jan. 17, 2013)—The...
Climbing the Community Bank Career Ladder
What’s special about community banking is the support and growth young bankers see throughout their careers.
Community Banks Step Up After California Wildfire Devastation
In the wake of the wildfires that devastated areas of southern California, community banks stepped up to help locals recover and rebuild.
Jim Reber: Whole lotta thinkin’ going on
I hope the readers of this column will excuse the lack of decorum in the title, but in reading and listening to the words of the Federal Reserve Board’s members over the past month, I hear a lot of...
How to Build an AI Policy at Your Community Bank
Artificial intelligence is here to stay, whether it’s generative AI, part of your bank’s neural network or both. That’s why having an AI policy is important.
Why Face-to-Face Lending Still Matters
Many people want face-to-face interaction when they’re on the cusp of a major financial decision.
Instant Payments Insights Every Community Bank Needs
Vendors share their specialized insight into the instant payments market to help community banks understand how they can grow in this technology-forward area.
Build a Better Banking App With These 5 Tips
If you want your app to be a cut above the rest and give your customers the ideal experience, take note of accessibility, gamification, demographics and other appealing features.
Alpine Bank Racks Up Thousands of Volunteer Hours
Alpine Bank’s “24 in ’24” campaign inspired employees to dedicate thousands of hours to the causes they care about, boosting staff and customer satisfaction along the way.
Glacier Bank Inspires Young Minds at Annual Career Fair
When is the right time to learn about banking? Glacier Bank in Kalispell, Montana, believes financial literacy can start at any age.
Creative Solutions for Fortifying ATM Defenses
Faced with continued ATM security theft and threats, community banks and vendors are banding together to share creative strategies and bolster ATM defenses.
Lindsay LaNore: Why Following Up After Training Matters
We all know how important training programs are. Education is critical for keeping up to date with new developments and expanding skill sets, plus it’s often a great boost to morale.
Charles Potts: The Process of Bringing Innovation to You
Technology has become an integral part of success in banking.
What's the Secret to Becoming an Exceptional Lender?
Whether it’s loans for individuals or businesses, community banks’ lending activities keep America running.
Crossbridge Community Bank Elevates Its Employee Onboarding Experience
Crossbridge Community Bank built a robust onboarding process to ensure new hires feel supported as they settle into their new job.
ICBA Certification Q&A with Michael Hoehn
Michael Hoehn, assistant compliance officer and CRA officer at First Metro Bank in Alabama, shares how he navigates regulations and ensures compliance using his expertise and certifications.
Powering Potential: Finding Common Ground on ICBA Community
ICBA Community gives more than 5,000 bankers space to band together on the industry’s hot topics and issues. Its 14 groups focus on regulation, bank size, personal development and more.
Michael Benedict: Finding the Portfolio's Fit in Your Balance Sheet
Address common problems with creative solutions.
Jack E. Hopkins: Community Banks Are Leaders in Times of Crisis
When faced with a crisis, community banks step up.
Rebeca Romero Rainey: Offering Financial Freedom to Communities Nationwide
As we celebrate Independence Day this month, I can’t help but equate that sense of freedom with what we do as community bankers.
Out of Office: Andy Johnson
The chairman, co-CEO and CFO of $385 million-asset Bank of Vernon in Vernon, Alabama, is a seasoned fisherman who casts out any chance he gets.
Kari Neckel: It Matters to Community Banks Who Has Master Accounts
Master accounts are a notable part of the traditional financial institution’s ecosystem, but nontraditional financial companies like crypo-native institutions and nonbanks are gunning for access.
A Decade of Trust. Ready For the Future of Governance.
Is your bank’s board ready for AI? Take the 2025 survey to benchmark your readiness, explore what peers are doing, and request a VIP seat at our exclusive webinar with ICBA’s Charles Potts.
The Overlooked Role of ECM in Compliance, Privacy, and Customer Experience
Enterprise content management (ECM) systems have traditionally been viewed as tools for organizing documents and managing retention schedules.
Nominations Open for 2025's Best Community Banks to Work For Award
Does your community bank pride itself on being an amazing place to work? Now’s your chance to be recognized as one of ICBA’s Best Community Banks to Work For.
Jack E. Hopkins: Meeting the Needs of Tech-Savvy Small Business
COVID accelerated the digital banking landscape, and as a result, community banks have embraced front-facing technology that’s user-friendly for our small business customers.
CorTrust Bank's Blue Jeans Fulfill Big Dreams
CorTrust Bank in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, has turned “casual Fridays” into a rally for community causes.
Embracing Lending Transformation to Control Your Destiny
Today’s banks can gain a competitive advantage by providing a digital experience throughout the entire loan lifecycle – from onboarding to boarding to core and loan management.
Rebeca Romero Rainey: We Empower Our Nation's Small Businesses
When it comes to community banking, we are a nation unto ourselves.