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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...
ICBA Names Prabhash Shrestha as Executive Vice President and Chief Digital Strategy Officer
Washington, D.C. (June 30, 2017)—The Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) today announced Prabhash Shrestha as ICBA’s Executive Vice President and Chief Digital Strategy Officer....
Jack Barrett Joins ICBA Meeting With the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Jack Barrett Joins ICBA Meeting With the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau This past Thursday, Independent Community Bankers of America and staff met with Consumer Financial Protection Bureau...
Mauch Chunk Trust Company Presents Donations from Red Nose Day Event to Family Promise
Mauch Chunk Trust Company Presents Donations from Red Nose Day Event to Family Promise Mauch Chunk Trust Company had the pleasure of presenting to Family Promise,located in Lehighton, our donations...
Axiom Bank Announces New Free-Standing Branch in Winter Garden
2017-06-14 Axiom Bank Announces New Free-Standing Branch in Winter Garden Grand Opening of Hamlin Location Slated for November ORLANDO, Fla. (June 14, 2017) – Axiom Bank, a leading community bank...
ICBA Welcomes Treasury Report Advocating Community Bank Regulatory Relief
ICBA Welcomes Treasury Report Advocating Community Bank Regulatory Relief Washington, D.C. (June 12, 2017)—The Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) welcomes today’s Treasury Department...
Independent Banker Ranks Top-Producing Lenders
2017-07-06 Independent Banker Ranks Top-Producing Lenders Washington, D.C. (July 6, 2017)—This month’s issue of Independent Banker®, the award-winning magazine of the Independent Community Bankers...
Jeanne M. Slaughter Joins Arundel Federal
Jeanne M. Slaughter Joins Arundel Federal (GLEN BURNIE, Maryland – Friday, June 30, 2017) Arundel Federal Savings Bank President Dave Costello has announced that Jeanne M. Slaughter has joined the...
Chelsea Groton Foundation Awards Over $160K in Grants to Area Organizations
2017-06-27 Chelsea Groton Foundation Awards Over $160K in Grants to Area Organizations The Chelsea Groton Foundation awarded $160,722 in grants to 57 non-profit organizations from Connecticut and...
Kinderhook Bank Receives Merger Approval
Kinderhook Bank Receives Merger Approval (Kinderhook, NY) The National Union Bank of Kinderhook (“Kinderhook Bank”), announced today that it has received approval from the Office of the...
Fleetwood Bank awards $8,000.00 scholarship to Zachary W. Moser of Hamburg Area High School
2017-06-16 Fleetwood Bank awards $8,000.00 scholarship to Zachary W. Moser of Hamburg Area High School Fleetwood Bank is pleased to announce that Zachary W. Moser, a 2017 Hamburg Area High School...
FinCEN issues proposed update to DoEP report
FinCEN issues proposed update to DoEP report On June 13, 2017 the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) published in the Federal Register a Notice and Request for Comments on a proposed...
CBA of Georgia Endorses CRA Partners
2017-06-15 CBA of Georgia Endorses CRA Partners The Community Bankers Association of Georgia (CBA) is pleased to announce the endorsement of CRA Partners for CRA compliance programs. Community...
Banker Optimism Returning to Pre-Election Levels
Banker Optimism Returning to Pre-Election Levels Political Environment and Weakened Expectations for Tax Reform and Reg Relief Could Be to Blame Arlington, VA (June 15, 2017) – Following the...
ICBA Statement on House Passage of Financial CHOICE Act
2017-06-08 ICBA Statement on House Passage of Financial CHOICE Act ICBA Statement on House Passage of Financial CHOICE Act Washington, D.C. (June 8, 2017)—Independent Community Bankers of America®...
Wolters Kluwer Supports MidAmerica National Bank’s Commercial Lending Business Growth
Wolters Kluwer Supports MidAmerica National Bank’s Commercial Lending Business Growth CASH Insight™ Helps Community Bank Deliver Loan Products Customers Need, while Balancing Risk and ROI (June 06,...
ICBA Celebrates National Homeownership Month
ICBA Celebrates National Homeownership Month 2017-06-02 Washington, D.C. (June 2, 2017)—In recognition of National Homeownership Month, the Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) is...
First Columbia Teen Star 2017 is Crowned
First Columbia Teen Star 2017 is Crowned Bloomsburg, PA – First Columbia Bank crowned Maiah Farley the 2017 Teen Star at the 7th Annual First Columbia Teen Star Musical Competition. Maiah, a...
National Bank of Commerce launches BusinessManager, a state-of-the-art solution enabling businesses to accelerate their cash flow.
BusinessManager is an innovative and state-of-the-art Accounts Receivable Financing program that accelerates cash flow for businesses by turning receivables into working capital. Superior,...
John Marshall Bank Announces Executive Promotions
John Marshall Bank Announces Executive Promotions Executive advancements commensurate with fast growth of Bank [Reston, VA] [May 23, 2017] – Today, John Marshall Bank (the “Bank”) announced the...
Louisiana Community Bancorp Announces Plans to Consolidate Subsidiary Banks
Houma, Louisiana – June 8, 2017 – Louisiana Community Bancorp (LCB) announced plans to consolidate its five subsidiary banks into one bank in the first quarter of 2018. The existing charters of the...
Mauch Chunk Trust Company Supports Local Student Leadership Team
Mauch Chunk Trust Company Supports Local Student Leadership Team From left to right: Patrick Reilly, President of MCT, Matthew Eckhart, Mason Smith, Ryan Moerder, Advisors: Trevor Miller and Kevin...
Gerrish’s Musings on BHC debt, M&A, incentive compensation & more (2)
2017-05-31 May 31, 2017 Gerrish’s Musings on BHC formation, shareholder cash out, M&A and more Gerrish’s Musings on BHC debt, M&A, incentive compensation & more (2)
Chairman’s Forum on employment agreements, corporate governing documents & more
Chairman’s Forum on employment agreements, corporate governing documents & more May 2017 Chairman’s Forum on employment agreements, corporate governing documents & more 2017-05-31
First International Bank & Trust Announces Plans to Enter Grand Forks and Hires Local President, Wayne Zink
LOAN AND DEPOSIT PRODUCTION OFFICE NOW OPEN IN TEMPORARY SPACE WHILE NEW BRANCH IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION WATFORD CITY, ND –First International Bank & Trust is excited to share that they are planning...
Protecting the Loyals
2017-05-22 Loyalty programs are a tremendous customer retention tool, but in recent years have become a target for cyber criminals who are hacking into consumer accounts and siphoning off points...
ICBA Supports Main Street Regulatory Fairness Act
Washington, D.C. (May 18, 2017)—The Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) today expressed support for the Main Street Regulatory Fairness Act (S. 1139), introduced by Sens. Jon Tester...
Voters in Key Battleground States Support Structural Reforms to CFPB
2017-05-22 Voters in Key Battleground States Support Structural Reforms to CFPB Washington, D.C. (May 22, 2017) – Fifty-eight percent of registered voters in key battleground states say the...
Citizens Bank of Edmond’s Heard on Hurd Gathers Graduates and Community with 28,000 Attendees
Citizens Bank of Edmond’s Heard on Hurd Gathers Graduates and Community with 28,000 Attendees FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Edmond Community Bank Commemorates Grads with Local Music, Food and Shopping...
Grand Rapids State Bank Staff Volunteers at Second Harvest North Central Food Bank
2017-05-16 Grand Rapids State Bank Staff Volunteers at Second Harvest North Central Food Bank On May 16, Grand Rapids State Bank staff volunteered at Second Harvest North Central Food Bank in Grand...
CT Lien Solutions is Now Wolters Kluwer’s Lien Solutions
CT Lien Solutions is Now Wolters Kluwer’s Lien Solutions Change Reinforces Wolters Kluwer’s Commitment to Industry-Leading Compliance and Risk Management Solutions May 15, 2017 - CT Lien Solutions...
ICBA Statement on Testimony from FHFA Director Mel Watt
2017-05-11 ICBA Statement on Testimony from FHFA Director Mel Watt Washington, D.C. (May 11, 2017)—Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) President and CEO Camden R. Fine today issued the...
360 View Launches Major Upgrade to Platform
360 View Launches Major Upgrade to Platform Nashville, Tenn.-based 360 View, a provider of relationship management technology solutions for financial institutions, is launching a major upgrade to...
Citizens Bank of Edmond’s Heard on Hurd Sends Off Class of 2017 Graduates during May’s Festival
2017-05-02 Citizens Bank of Edmond’s Heard on Hurd Sends Off Class of 2017 Graduates during May’s Festival FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Bryce Merritt, Saint Loretto, Rozlyn Zora to Perform Edmond, Okla....
Select Bank & Trust Names Gunter Commercial Lender for Fayetteville Market
Select Bank & Trust Names Gunter Commercial Lender for Fayetteville Market GREENVILLE, N.C. - May 17, 2017. Select Bank & Trust named Van W. Gunter III as commercial lender for the bank’s...
Select Bank & Trust Names Powers Market Executive for Pitt & Beaufort Counties
2017-05-15 Select Bank & Trust Names Powers Market Executive for Pitt & Beaufort Counties GREENVILLE, N.C. - May 15, 2017. Select Bank & Trust named D. Paul Powers Jr. senior vice president and...
Select Bank & Trust Names Hooton Commercial Lender for Greenville Market
Select Bank & Trust Names Hooton Commercial Lender for Greenville Market GREENVILLE, N.C. - May 15, 2017. Select Bank & Trust (the “Bank”) named Joshua M. Hooton as commercial lender for the Bank’s...
Select Bank & Trust Names Pham Commercial Lender for Fayetteville Market
2017-05-15 Select Bank & Trust Names Pham Commercial Lender for Fayetteville Market GREENVILLE, N.C. - May 15, 2017. Select Bank & Trust (the “Bank”) named Ben Pham as commercial lender for the...
Gerrish’s Musings on BHC debt, M&A, incentive compensation & more
Gerrish’s Musings on BHC debt, M&A, incentive compensation & more May 15, 2017 Gerrish’s Musings on BHC debt, M&A, incentive compensation & more 2017-05-15
Bank of Ann Arbor Announces 10 Year Sonic Lunch Anniversary Lineup
Ann Arbor, Michigan May 10, 2017 - Bank of Ann Arbor is pleased to announce the list of performers for the 10th season of Sonic Lunch. The following bands will comprise the official 2017 Sonic...
Serving the Underserved in the Era of Mobile
2017-05-03 According to a new study by the FDIC, nearly three in 10 adult Americans are either "unbanked” (meaning they have no accounts at banks or credit unions) or “underbanked” (meaning that...