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Capital Planning
As regulatory expectations increase and financial pressures mount, creating and maintaining a robust capital plan is more important than ever. This session will provide an in-depth look at the...
Building a Better Community Bank Board
Financial institutions must build and maintain high-performing boards to drive success and navigate complex challenges. Focused on key corporate governance issues, emerging trends, and how to...
Building Your RTP Business Case
Real-time Payments (RTP) volume represents many of the instant payments volume in the U.S. Approximately 1,000 financial institutions have made the connection to receive real-time payments (RTP),...
Combatting ID Theft and Other Fraudulent Activity: Do Employers Have a Role
Identity theft is on the rise, with the FTC predicting an increase in fraud victims. This session covers the types of identity theft crimes, prevention strategies, and how employers and individuals...
Community Bank Capital Raising Simplified
The current and prospective banking environment has many community banks considering capital raising alternatives. If your bank is in this position, it is important that your board understands all...
Community Bank Capital Raising Simplified
Is your bank considering raising capital? With the current banking environment, it is important that your board understands all available options. This session will explore various capital raising...
Compelling Advertising for Community Banks
We've all been in that crunch, racing against the clock to meet a looming deadline. But how do you create an ad that stands out and drives results? Here is your chance to learn proven strategies...
Credit Analysis Basics
Banks face increasing pressure to make sound lending decisions while adhering to evolving regulations. This makes it essential for professionals to understand the key factors — such as the 5 Cs of...
Cybersecurity: Trends & What the Board Can Do
There's no denying that cybercrime is on the rise, and that means your institution needs to do everything it can to prepare for the worst. To that end, we'll look at cybersecurity trends from the...
Effective Methods to Build Your Credit Portfolio
In the current environment of scarce deposits and stiff competition for loans, we need a solid plan to build our portfolios. Learn how your bank can differentiate itself by using its credit policy...
Digitization & Compliance: How to Avoid Digital Disaster
The banking industry has seen a rapid adoption of advanced technologies to streamline operations, enhance services, and optimize performance. Although this digital transformation has greatly...
Eight Habits of Successful Bank Managers
Many leaders struggle to develop and apply essential management skills, hindering their ability to drive business success. This session offers a checklist of important management tips to improve...
Effective Social Media for the FI MP4
In today's digital age, social media is a powerful tool for building brand awareness, educating consumers, and engaging with customers. In this session, we will explore effective strategies for...
Ensuring Your Next Strategic Planning Session is Not B.S. (Boring Stuff)
Is your community bank actively engaged in a formal strategic planning process? If not, it should be. If it is but feels like total B. S., it's time for a change! Strategic planning is a critical...
Facing First Amendment Auditors: Who Are They? What Do They Want? How Should You Respond?
First Amendment auditors are individuals who enter city or public property to record your employees, officials, and operations, often under the claim of testing your knowledge of First Amendment...
Family-Owned and Closely-Held Bank Strategies
Many of the community banks in the United States can be considered family or closely held institutions. These institutions have a unique set of challenges and opportunities. This presentation will...
Fraud Awareness Across Generations
As financial scams continue to evolve, raising awareness and equipping individuals with the knowledge to protect themselves is crucial to reducing their risk and preventing financial loss. This...
High-Risk Accounts and Suspicious Activity Reporting Best Practices
Financial institutions face growing regulatory scrutiny when managing high-risk customers. This session explores how to identify these customers, apply effective Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), and...
How to Incorporate Your Business Continuity Management (BCM) into Your Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Program
Many organizations struggle to transition from a static Business Continuity Plan (BCP) to an effective, ongoing Business Continuity Management (BCM) system. In this introductory course, you will...
How to Review Appraisals - Commercial & Residential
As commercial bankers, it's essential to understand the collateral we rely on to secure loans, especially when it comes to more complex assets like equipment and real estate. This webinar provides...
IRA Legal Issues
Financial professionals working with Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) often find themselves in a tricky position — while they aren't authorized to offer tax advice, they may still be called...
IRA Required Minimum Distributions
Recent changes to Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) rules, stemming from the SECURE Act, the CARES Act, and the updated life expectancy tables, have significantly impacted IRA administration. As...
ICBA Community Bank Briefing 2024 Q4
Join ICBA experts for a quarterly update on industry news and highlights. The 75-minute briefing will include details about regulations and congressional events from inside the Capital Beltway and...
Identity Theft: Social Engineering
Identity theft is a growing threat, and criminals are increasingly targeting financial institutions to steal sensitive information and funds. This session will explore the tactics thieves use to...
Improving Your Skills as a Commercial Banker
Commercial banking is dynamic, with each day presenting new challenges. Success hinges on identifying the best solutions to your clients' cash shortfalls across various industries, from real estate...
Improving Your Skills as a Credit Analyst
Managing credit risk effectively is a critical challenge for credit analysts, but it goes beyond number-crunching and long narratives. This session will showcase how credit analysts can partner...
Introduction to Consumer Lending
Effectively managing consumer lending while staying compliant with regulatory requirements can be a challenge for some financial institutions. Dive into the basics of consumer lending, including...
Introduction to Payment Regulations
Navigating payments regulations can be complex. This session will clarify the regulations impacting ACH, checks (including remote deposit capture), cards, and wires. You will gain a comprehensive...
IRAs: Handling Complex Death Claims
Financial organizations often encounter complex beneficiary death claims, especially when there is limited regulatory guidance to navigate these situations. This comprehensive course provides an...
Is Your Business Development A House of Cards?
In today's competitive business landscape, organizations often struggle to maintain strong relationships with their customers, highlighting the need for effective contact programs. This...
Keys to Being a Great Outside Bank Director
Many outside community bank directors seek a clearer understanding of what it takes to be a great outside director. The question "What makes a great outside director?" is simple, while the answer...
Lessons Learned for Lending Compliance
Financial institutions undergo comprehensive regulatory examinations to verify their lending compliance performance. However, consistently changing requirements and evolving environments can make...
Liquidity 2.0: Emerging Strategies and Best Practices
Two years after bank failures shook the industry, liquidity management remains a top priority — especially as interest rates stay elevated. Having a robust collateral management strategy and...
Managing Business Resilience in an Increasingly Decentralized World
Almost every organization is increasingly relying on vendors, service providers, SaaS and cloud solutions, and other third parties to execute their operational strategies. Accordingly, the focus of...
Mastering BSA Compliance: Risk Assessment, Audit Preparation, and Partner Selection
In today’s evolving regulatory landscape, financial institutions must go beyond check-the-box compliance to build resilient, risk-based BSA programs. Take a deep dive into the core pillars of Bank...
Mobile RDC Risks, Rewards and Deposits
Mobile Remote Deposit Capture has transformed how financial institutions offer remote deposit services. As they develop their RDC business plans, institutions must navigate the challenges and...
Negotiation Competence for Banking Leaders
Leadership skills are essential for guiding your career, inspiring others, and embracing new opportunities. Courage plays a vital role in effective leadership, empowering you to take bold steps and...
Preparing to Mitigate and Respond to Ransomware
Ransomware isn't a new phenomenon. In fact, it's been plaguing organizations for years, preying on weaknesses in security systems to steal data and compromise systems. In April 2024, VMware Carbon...
Preparing Today for Community Bank Leadership Tomorrow
This forward-looking webinar empowers both current and emerging leaders with the tools and insights needed to guide their institutions into the future. As the community banking landscape continues...
Puzzle of Check Compliance
Check processing is subject to a variety of laws and regulations that are crucial for ensuring accuracy and compliance. This session provides an overview of the key legal frameworks governing check...