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First International Bank & Trust Joe Sumers Named Licensed Appraiser
FARGO, ND – First International Bank & Trust (FIB&T) is proud to announce Joe Sumers as the FIB&T licensed appraiser. Joe has been with FIB&T nearly nine years and has worked in various areas...
Equifax Breach Could Affect 143M Consumers
Equifax Breach Could Affect 143M Consumers Equifax reported a data breach that could potentially affect 143 million U.S. consumers. The credit bureau said criminals exploited a website...
Charles C. Pearson, Jr. Joins Old Dominion National Bank Board of Directors
Veteran community banker and public company director joins Board of growing Tysons Corner bank TYSONS CORNER, Va., September 8, 2017—Old Dominion National Bank announced that Charles C. Pearson,...
FAQs Emphasize Scalability of New Accounting Standard
FAQs Emphasize Scalability of New Accounting Standard Federal regulators released updated Frequently Asked Questions on the Financial Accounting Standards Board’s Current Expected Credit Loss...
Agencies Issue Joint Statement on Hurricane Irma
Federal and state banking regulators said they will provide regulatory assistance to institutions affected by Hurricane Irma. The joint statement encourages bankers to work with borrowers in...
ICBA Advocates Timely NFIP Reauthorization
ICBA Advocates Timely NFIP Reauthorization ICBA called on Congress to ensure a timely reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program that avoids unnecessary market disruptions. In a letter...
Gerrish’s Musings on BHCs, fiduciary duties, confidentiality in acquisition & more
Gerrish’s Musings on BHCs, fiduciary duties, confidentiality in acquisition & more August 31, 2017 Gerrish’s Musings on BHCs, fiduciary duties, confidentiality in acquisition & more 2017-08-31
Banking Periodical Profiles NCBSA Recipient
2017-08-24 Banking Periodical Profiles NCBSA Recipient A Midwest-based e-newsletter that covers bank industry-related events featured a story about one of ICBA’s 2017 National Community Bank...
Fleetwood Bank Opens New Branch in Boyertown
Fleetwood Bank Opens New Branch in Boyertown Fleetwood Bank is excited to announce that the new branch office located at 216 E. Philadelphia Avenue in Boyertown is now open! This full-service...
Home Depot Class Action Deadline Next Week
2017-09-07 Home Depot Class Action Deadline Next Week The deadline for banks to file a claim in the Home Depot class-action settlement is next Thursday, Sept. 14. Information about filing a claim...
Kinderhook Bank Corp. and Patriot Federal Bank Announce Shareholder Approval of Proposed Merger
Kinderhook Bank Corp. and Patriot Federal Bank Announce Shareholder Approval of Proposed Merger Kinderhook Bank Corp. (“KBC”) (OTCQB: NUBK), the parent bank holding company of The National Union...
Happy Birthday CCB! 35 Years in Randolph!
2017-08-31 Happy Birthday CCB! 35 Years in Randolph! LITTLE VALLEY, NY – Management and staff at Cattaraugus County Bank (CCB) are proud to announce the 35th anniversary of their Randolph branch....
Gerrish’s Musings on TRUPS resolution, dividends, inexperienced buyers & more
Gerrish’s Musings on TRUPS resolution, dividends, inexperienced buyers & more August 15, 2017 Gerrish’s Musings on TRUPS resolution, dividends, inexperienced buyers & more 2017-08-17
PULSE Study: Debit Fraud Loss Rates Decline After Chip Cards Introduced
2017-08-14 PULSE Study: Debit Fraud Loss Rates Decline After Chip Cards Introduced 2017 Debit Issuer Study finds continued growth in debit and mobile wallet enrollment HOUSTON, August 14, 2017 —...
Beverly Bank Named Small Business Lender of the Quarter
Beverly Bank Named Small Business Lender of the Quarter BEVERLY, MA - August, 2017 – Beverly Bank has been awarded the Small Business Lender of the Quarter for the third quarter of fiscal year 2017...
Home Bancorp, Inc. Announces Agreement To Acquire St. Martin Bancshares, Inc.
2017-08-23 Home Bancorp, Inc. Announces Agreement To Acquire St. Martin Bancshares, Inc. Combination results in a community bank with $2.2 billion in assets and expands Home Bancorp's presence in...
Bay Port State Bank Promotes Teresa Snider to President and Chief Operating Officer
Bay Port State Bank Promotes Teresa Snider to President and Chief Operating Officer BAY PORT Bay Port State Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Teresa Snider to President and Chief...
Independent Community Bankers of MN Elect Scott Wakefield 2017-2018 Chairman
2017-08-18 Independent Community Bankers of MN Elect Scott Wakefield 2017-2018 Chairman Scott Wakefield, President of First Minnesota Bank in Mayer and Mound, has been elected Chairman of the...
Old Dominion National Bank Names Howard Stein Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
Old Dominion National Bank Names Howard Stein Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Growing bank with executive offices in Tysons Corner also appoints Lauren Kohr to serve as Senior...
First International Bank & Trust Welcomes David Johnson, Business Development Officer
FARGO, ND –First International Bank & Trust (FIB&T) is proud to welcome David Johnson to First International Bank & Trust. David is a leader in community banking and active F-M community member....
New Financial Technology Upgrades Bank’s Credit Review Process
New Financial Technology Upgrades Bank’s Credit Review Process Enables Banks To Review All Credits and Focus on the Highest Risks Chicago, IL (August 8, 2017)—PayNet, the leader in small business...
ICBA Statement on CFPB Overdraft Disclosure Prototypes
ICBA Statement on CFPB Overdraft Disclosure Prototypes Washington, D.C. (August 4, 2017)—Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) President and CEO Camden R. Fine issued this statement on...
Old Dominion National Bank Names Sushil Clarence as Executive Vice President of Government and Technology Banking Group
Old Dominion National Bank Names Sushil Clarence as Executive Vice President of Government and Technology Banking Group TYSONS CORNER, Va., August 2, 2017 -- Old Dominion National Bank announced...
MoneyPass, FCTI reach agreement for MoneyPass to Provide Surcharge-Free ATM Access at More Than 8,000 7-Eleven Locations
MINNEAPOLIS (August 1, 2017) – MoneyPass and FCTI Inc. have reached a multi-year agreement for the MoneyPass Network to provide surcharge-free access at more than 8,000 7-Eleven locations in the...
Fleetwood Bank Announces New Vice President / Chief Operating Officer, Rachel Bashore
Fleetwood Bank Announces New Vice President / Chief Operating Officer, Rachel Bashore Fleetwood Bank is pleased to announce that Rachel Bashore has joined the team as Vice President, Chief...
Southern First Reports Results for Second Quarter of 2017
Greenville, South Carolina, July 25, 2017 – Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST) holding company for Southern First Bank, today reported net income available to the common shareholders of...
ICBA to Congress: Reverse Ill-Conceived and Counterproductive Arbitration Ruling
ICBA to Congress: Reverse Ill-Conceived and Counterproductive Arbitration Ruling Washington, D.C. (July 24, 2017)—Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) today sent letters to Congress in...
Fleetwood Bank and the Northeast Berks Chamber of Commerce hold Grand Re-Opening/Ribbon Cutting for Newly Transformed Fleetwood Branch
Fleetwood Bank was excited to share its newly transformed Fleetwood Branch with fellow chamber members and the community Wednesday evening, July 19th at its Grand Re-Opening/Ribbon Cutting event....
Citizens Announces New President & CEO
Citizens Announces New President & CEO Citizens Bank of West Virginia’s Board of Directors announces Nathaniel S. Bonnell, who has served as the bank’s Executive Vice President & Chief Financial...
America's Promise Team at CCB Holding Fundraiser
LITTLE VALLEY, NY – The America’s Promise Team at CCB (Cattaraugus County Bank) is very happy to announce their 2nd Annual Yankee Candle Fundraiser. Once again, they are partnering with Yankee...
Arundel Federal Savings Bank Welcomes Teresa Meley!
(GLEN BURNIE, Maryland – Tuesday, August 01, 2017) Arundel Federal Savings Bank President Dave Costello has announced that Teresa Meley has joined the bank as the Assistant Manager of Residential...
GST Chairman’s Forum Disagrees with Recent Articles on Bank Holding Companies, Directors Voting and Director Decisions
GST Chairman’s Forum Disagrees with Recent Articles on Bank Holding Companies, Directors Voting and Director Decisions July 2017 GST Chairman’s Forum Disagrees with Recent Articles on Bank Holding...
Three New Details Every Community Banker Needs to Know about Faster Payments
Three New Details Every Community Banker Needs to Know about Faster Payments 2017-07-26 When it comes to the future of faster payments in the U.S., it’s a marathon, not a sprint. From the 2015...
Atlantic Bay Mortage Group and Virginia Community Bank Announce Strategic Combination
Atlantic Bay Mortage Group and Virginia Community Bank Announce Strategic Combination Strategically and financially attractive combination Resulting Organization will be able to originate mortgages...
ICBA Supports Fed’s Faster Payments Recommendations
Washington, D.C. (July 21, 2017)—The Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) today voiced support for the Federal Reserve Faster Payments Task Force’s final report detailing its ten...
Hankins Joins Peoples Bank, Collins
Hankins Joins Peoples Bank, Collins COLLINS – Dennis Ammann, President and Chief Executive Officer at Peoples Bank, today announced that Josh Hankins has joined the bank and will serve as a Loan...
Miria Toth Joins Chelsea Groton Bank As Assistant Secretary, Community Education Officer
GROTON, Conn. – Miria Toth joined Chelsea Groton Bank as Assistant Secretary, Community Education Officer. In this role, Miria will be responsible for overseeing and continuing to expand the Bank’s...
It's Back to School Time ... CCB is Helping!!
It's Back to School Time ... CCB is Helping!! LITTLE VALLEY, NY – The America’s Promise team at CCB (Cattaraugus County Bank) is holding a “Back To School Clothing & Supply Drive” throughout the...
ICBA Strongly Opposes CFPB Arbitration Agreements Final Rule
Washington, D.C. (July 11, 2017)—Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) President and CEO Camden R. Fine released this statement on the Arbitration Agreements final rule issued by the...
Community State Bank Announces the Appointment of a New Board Member
Community State Bank Announces the Appointment of a New Board Member Community State Bank (CSB) is pleased to announce the appointment of Brian Pollard to its Board of Directors. Pollard resides in...