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Gimme Shelter
Gimme Shelter Sheltered Harbor is a financial services sector initiative that enables financial institutions to securely store and rapidly reconstitute account information while recovering from a...
Finish the Job
Finish the Job With the 2018 ICBA Capital Summit just weeks away, I’ve never been more impressed by the strength of community banks! What a week it was. While nearly 3,000 community bankers and...
Banks Leaving the Pain of 2020 Behind
Banks Leaving the Pain of 2020 Behind Banks are looking ahead to this year with the hope that the human and economic toll of 2020 can be left in the past. By Brandon Koeser, RSM U.S. Banks are...
Bankers Don’t Foresee Full Economic Recovery Until 2022 or Later
Bankers Don’t Foresee Full Economic Recovery Until 2022 or Later Despite some improvements in outlook, bank leaders continue to be wary about the prospects for an economic recovery in 2021....
Welcome to the metaverse: The digital future of banking
We are at the very beginning of exploring the opportunities the metaverse may provide. And while the path forward may be long, financial institutions need to start assessing what those...
Interchange versus swipe fees, a primer.
With so much discussion around card transactions, what does a bank director need to know about interchange and swipe fees to understand their fiduciary duties and guide their decisions?
From Volatility to Vision: Guiding Bank Performance Through Economic Cycles
As the economic landscape continues to shift rapidly, the ability to navigate unforeseen macroeconomic changes is essential for a bank’s long-term success and the preservation of franchise value.
We Decided to Make COVID a Magic Word
We Decided to Make COVID a Magic Word For all that 2020 hasn’t been, let’s look at what it has. In fact, let’s make COVID a magic word and see what happens to our perspective. By Tom Hershberger,...
Early signs point to raised awareness for community banks
Our objective to raise awareness of community banks is central to everything we do – and as we monitor the campaign and optimize for efficiency and performance, we want to be sure we are...
5 Beneficial Money Habits you Can Put into Practice Right Now
5 Beneficial Money Habits you Can Put into Practice Right Now When it comes to saving, investing, or getting your finances in order, the process can often feel daunting. Here are some tips to help...
The 411 for First Time Home Buyers
Venturing into the housing market, especially for the first time, can be intimidating and difficult to navigate without a financial expert in your corner.
Business banking: How to switch to a community bank
Business banking: How to switch to a community bank Changing who your business banks with might sound overwhelming, especially if you’ve been with your current bank for a long time. But community...
WSJ: Community banks came through for businesses
WSJ: Community banks came through for businesses When big banks left small businesses hung out to dry in a pandemic, the Wall Street Journal reports that many community banks came through with...
Learn why these entrepreneurs put their trust in community banks
Learn why these entrepreneurs put their trust in community banks Small business owners share their stories of how community banks stuck by their side and helped their businesses navigate uncertain...
Three Reasons to Bank Locally with a Community Bank
Three Reasons to Bank Locally with a Community Bank The COVID-19 pandemic has created a new type of consumer—one increasingly focused on essential products and online shopping. Interestingly,...
Accelerating Time-to-Market with the Venture Center Bootcamp
Accelerating Time-to-Market with the Venture Center Bootcamp Meeting The Venture Center team and our 10 finalists inspired me, and I am confident that all community bankers stand to benefit from...
Community Bankers to Influence ThinkTECH Accelerator Solutions
Community Bankers to Influence ThinkTECH Accelerator Solutions The ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator bootcamp has begun! Things are moving quickly, and we’re hard at work helping our 10 finalists develop...
Rebeca Romero Rainey: Conversations Must Determine Our Innovation Budgets
Innovation is one of those line items that can be hard to wrap our heads around.
Member Milestones 2025: Community Banks Are Here to Stay
Community banking requires vigor, skill and passion to withstand the test of time. That’s why ICBA is honoring member banks celebrating 100, 125, 150, 175 and even 200 years in service.
KS Bank Helps Make Retirement Plans Happen
KS Bank’s wealth division provides retirement benefits planning services to its business clients to help them save money and attract and retain employees.