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Internal Fraud for Boards and Supervisory Committees Webinar
Internal fraud is often an unspoken issue within financial institutions. Some organizations avoid discussing embezzlement because they worry that talking about it will draw attention to the issue —...
Auditing: The Basics (Individual)
This course is designed to introduce you to internal auditing and provide tools and step-by-step procedures to establish and maintain an effective internal audit function within your bank. Learning...
Bank Secrecy Act: Reporting & Recordkeeping (Individual)
The Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) is one of the main tools the Federal Government uses to combat financial crimes and terrorist activity. The BSA requires banks to assist in preventing crime by enacting...
ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator Program 9 Graduation Showcase MP4
ICBA announced that the ThinkTECH Accelerator program showcase will once again take place at the Graduate School of Banking at Colorado. Details: The event, set for Thursday, July 17, marks the...
Bank Director's Bible
The Bank Directors’ Bible (4th Edition, 2023) provides industry best practices, insights into issues encountered by community bank directors in today’s environment and how to effectively serve on...
Check Fraud 2022 (MP4)
We know that people are writing less checks. However, did you know that checks continue to be the most common way financial crimes are committed? Join us for this 60-minute webinar to hear about...
Custom Plan
The Custom Plan gives your bank access to more than 450 online self-paced courses, unlimited staff enrollment, and enhanced customization tools that help you align training with your bank’s...
Compliance Working Papers (Digital)
One of the three elements of an effective compliance program is monitoring and corrective action. These compliance working papers are essential for monitoring your financial institution’s...
Annual Regulatory Training Requirements for Seasoned Bankers
Knock out your annual training requirements in one 90-minute webinar! This webinar is for seasoned bankers and senior staff. You've trained for years in these areas, now let us walk you through...
Three Key Risk Assessments in Your ERM Program – ERM, IT, and Internal Controls
Grasp the essentials of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM). Gain insight into the three crucial phases of ERM and understand the integral role of Risk Assessments. Explore the workings of the Risk...
7 Ways to Frustrate Attackers
In the face of constant cybersecurity threats, it's easy to feel discouraged. Most penetration tests exploit common weaknesses and misconfigurations, mirroring real-world attack methods. But what...
A $10 Bonus with a Million Dollar Tax Bill — 1099 Reporting Issues for Bank Account Promos MP4
Most people in the banking business are familiar with IRS Form 1099-INT, which deals with true interest payments (payments for the use or forbearance of money).? However, confusion arises around...
A CECL Upheaval - 3 Keys to Better Manage Your Reserve
The storm clouds of an economic downturn that were on the horizon seem to be making their way to shore. Your Current Expected Credit Losses (CECL) model has yet to experience a falling rate...
ACH for Frontline
Frontline banking staff often face challenges in managing ACH (Automated Clearing House) transactions, from processing payments to handling disputes. This webinar is designed to equip staff with...
ACH Rules Update
This informative session explores the latest updates to the Nacha ACH Rules. Attendees can expect an in-depth review of recent and upcoming changes to the Nacha Operating Rules, including: Return...
Action Planning for Liquidity Management through Uncertainty & Volatility for Banks
In response to the 2023 bank failures and tightening liquidity conditions, the focus on liquidity and risk management has intensified. It is a crucial time to explore how proactive financial...
Advanced Cash Flow Analysis
Traditional cash flow models, such as UCA and Global, offer valuable insights but often fall short in fully identifying a borrower’s true repayment capacity. Every loan request signals a cash...
AI/ML in Banking: The Rise of the Machines
We have all heard of the terms “artificial intelligence” (AI) and “machine learning” (ML) in both the banking industry and in other aspects of our daily lives. Will AI make our lives easier? Is it...
All Things Taxes
Banks experience challenges in raising capital, ensuring shareholder liquidity, and managing board and ownership succession. These challenges are compounded by volatile tax laws, including the...
Artificial Intelligence: Security Risks, Compliance Challenges, and Opportunities
Artificial Intelligence (AI) will be a critical enabler for businesses all around the world. Financial institutions have much to gain in using this new technology to improve back-office operations,...
Banking Non-Profits
Banking for a non-profit organization is different?from working with a typical business.?In addition to credit, cash management is crucial for a non-profit, especially during fundraising events or...
Assessing Commercial Real Estate - Multi-Family, Office and Investment
The commercial real estate investment market is facing challenges, with concerns about cash flow and property valuations. This has led to increased scrutiny from regulators. As an analyst,...
Assessing Farm Credit
The farm economy is facing its toughest challenges since 1981, with soaring input costs and falling commodity prices. Crop farmers, in particular, are struggling with low liquidity after holding...
Basics of Agriculture Lending
The agriculture field has faced significant headwinds that have stressed many farmers and lenders alike. Agricultural lending decisions are often handled by bankers with limited knowledge of...
Basics of Cash Flow
Cash flow, not collateral, deposits, or guarantors, repays loans. As bankers, we need to understand how borrowers will generate the cash to repay debt.?Every loan request stems from a cash...
Bomb Proofing Your Commercial Loan Documentation
Commercial banking staff often manage multiple loan types, each with unique documents, terms, and collateral. The speed of closing combined with last-minute document delivery increases the risk of...
Best Practices for Loan Processing
Navigating the commercial credit approval process can be overwhelming, leading to delays and miscommunication. This guide helps you establish an effective workflow for the Loan Assistant,...
Brokered Deposits (2025)
Brokered deposits are a key funding source for community banks, helping diversify their funding mix. This session will cover the legal framework for brokered deposits, including the FDIC's proposed...
Bring Your Shoes – How to Lead by Maximizing Talent (2024)
Successful leaders surround themselves with talented individuals that complement their strengths. But as a leader, how do you find them? Complementary talent doesn't just show up. It has to be...
BSA Hot Topics
As regulatory scrutiny increases, staying up to date on the Bank Secrecy Act's latest trends and critical issues is essential for compliance. This overview highlights valuable insights from recent...
Brokered Deposits and Core Funding
Brokered deposits provide an important source of funding for community banks. Recent changes to FDIC rules and guidance have offered clarity in certain areas of the brokered deposit regulatory...
BSA Hot Topics
Staying up to date on the Bank Secrecy Act's latest trends and critical issues is essential for compliance. This session highlights valuable insights from the Government Accountability Office (GAO)...
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),...
Characteristics of Strong Risk Assessments and Tools to Monitor and Report Results
Financial Institutions provide great value to the American economy. But that value comes with risks. Risk Assessments are at the core of a strong Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Program....
Check Returns & Adjustments
Each method of returning a check to the Depositary Bank, whether through a return or an adjustment, has distinct advantages and potential impacts on customers. As a follow up to the Check Rules &...
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...
Check Rules & Regulations
Each payment network has its own set of rules and regulations, and the check network is no exception. Regulation CC and the Uniform Commercial Code Article 3 and Article 4 pertain to all checks....
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...
Community Bank Director Guide to Compliance Issues
The demands on community bank directors have increased exponentially in recent years. Without question, the most difficult challenge for community bank directors (most of whom are not career...
Community Bank Overview of Insurance Issues
At its core, community banking is risk management. In addition to community banks' commitment to risk management on a day-to-day basis, it is important that community banks utilize insurance to...
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...
Creating the Right Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Program for YOUR Community Bank
Are you in the process of establishing your bank’s first ERM Program or seeking to streamline your existing one? You’re not alone. Risk Management is at the heart of banking and every bank has to...
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...
Designing an Effective BCP Testing Program
There is often confusion as to how to develop a multi-year BCP testing program. Organizations are overwhelmed with putting a program in place. Using your Business Impact Analysis can define what...
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...
Data Protection Challenges for Employers
Employers are confronted with an increasing number of data protection challenges. Dive into the various challenges organizations face when it comes to protecting data and address the latest trends...
Decoding Security: FAQ Roadmap
Go beyond the basics of security training and find the answer to common security questions. Discover solutions to practical issues like camera placement, the necessity of monitors in break rooms,...
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...
Early Identification of Distressed Credit Relationships (2024)
Post-pandemic portfolios have performed admirably, with minimal troubled credits, late payments, and charge-offs. Despite fair economic conditions, it's important to remember that bad loans often...
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...
ESOPs 101
This insightful dive into Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) will explore their strategic role in the banking sector. Participants will gain an understanding of how banks can sponsor ESOPs to...
Estate Planning with Bank Stock
The transfer of bank or bank holding company stock as part of a shareholder's estate planning process can involve several potential regulatory, corporate, and tax issues. Banks and bank holding...
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...