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How to boost creativity at your bank
Large corporations that lack the agility of startups often turn to “intrapreneurship” to make time and space for creative development in the workplace. Should community banks be doing the same?
Qualitative ALLL
Considering qualitative factors in calculating loan-loss allowances
What happens when a bank hits $10 billion?
How—and when—should you prepare for the regulatory and cultural aftershocks? And can smaller but ambitious community banks learn from these best-practice preparations?
E-Signature Approval
Legally and operationally, digital John Hancocks come of age in lending.
ICBA Payments and TCM Bank Welcome Kelly Kroskie as EVP of Digital Transformation
ICBA Payments and TCM Bank Welcome Kelly Kroskie as EVP of Digital Transformation ICBA Payments®, the payments subsidiary of the Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA), today announced...
Ken Singh Named to ICBA Independent Banker’s 40 Under 40: Emerging Community Bank Leaders List
Independent Banker magazine, the award-winning monthly publication of the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA), unveiled its annual 40 Under 40: Emerging Community Bank Leaders list.
Banking on people: TCM Bank’s people-first culture key in handling pandemic disruptions
For the banking and finance sector, the pandemic ushered in a wave of disruption that forced clients and businesses of all sizes to rely on digital offerings and industry professionals more than ever.
What will bank customers be looking for in 2022?
Despite evolutionary changes since 2020 in how people earn and spend, the key to a community bank’s success in 2022 will be a few things: personalization of products and services and ease of doing...
Simple ways to improve your financial awareness and grow
Jim Simon, TCM Bank's chief credit officer, writes that a few simple tips can help your improve your financial future.
Lessons Learned by Damon Moorer
TCM Bank's President & CEO, Damon Moorer, shares his insights on leadership in the work place based on key learning experiences in his career.
Don't Give a Holiday Gift to Cyber Thieves
Between now and year-end, online merchants may earn as much as 30% of their 2019 revenue. But they aren’t the only ones hoping for a productive fourth quarter. So are cybercrooks.
Spotlight On: Damon Moorer, President & CEO, TCM Bank, N.A.
TCM Bank President and CEO Damon Moorer spoke with Invest: about the bank’s role in the community lender segment, while also addressing the impact from low interest rates and the PPP loan program.
Tips to help prevent fraud from TCM’s EVP, Chief Administrative Officer & Chief Credit Officer
As the holiday season is upon us, be sure to secure your accounts and protect your personal information. Here are some ways to help combat fraud this holiday season.
Summit speakers: COVID-19 changed banking, payments
The COVID-19 pandemic altered customers’ expectations and the way they operate within the banking and finance sector, two presenters said Aug. 16 at the inaugural VenCent Fintech Summit held in...
TCM Bank N.A., promotes Jay Hill to Senior Vice President
TCM Bank, N.A., the credit card bank of ICBA Bancard®, announced the promotion of Jay Hill from vice president of project management to senior vice president of transformation and project management.
TCM Bank Celebrates 25 Years of Service to Community Banks
ICBA Bancard® announced that its credit card bank, TCM Bank, N.A., is celebrating its 25th anniversary this month.
Active Scam Trends
Fraudsters are crafty and devious. Learn more about some of the active trends our team is seeing.
Best Agent Credit Card Program for Community Bank Revenue Growth
Looking to expand your community bank revenue and loyalty? Learn more about TCM Bank’s best agent credit card program for community bank growth.
Branded Credit Card Program for Businesses Revenue Growth
Grow your company with a branded credit card program for businesses from TCM Bank.
Ensuring a commitment to DEI and the benefits it provides
A commitment to diversity and inclusion means more than just financial contributions – it extends into company culture, the company mission, learning opportunities, and servicing new markets,...
Importance of Cardholder Response to Fraud Alerts
With the ever-growing schemes of fraudsters, it is very important for cardholders to watch their accounts and report transactions they did not approve or make.
TCM Bank N.A. 2023 Promotions
TCM Bank, N.A. is excited to announce the promotion of six TCM Bank staff members during March 2023: Agnes Nasso, Michelle Bourdon, Katlyn Lents, Tameka Reid, Seanette Roberts, and Victoria Babiy.
TCM Bank Promotes Agnes Nasso to Senior Vice President, Marketing and Communications
TCM Bank, N.A., the credit card bank of ICBA Bancard®, announced the promotion of Agnes Nasso from vice president of marketing to senior vice president of marketing and communications.
Holiday Scam Trends
Fraudsters don’t stop scheming during the holiday season.
Tips to Combat Identity Theft and Fraud
Identity recovery can be a long, painful, and expensive process. Encouraging customers to implement careful and proactive steps can help prevent identify theft and the headache that comes with it.
How to Start the Best Credit Card Programs for a Bank Revenue Growth
Looking to grow loyalty and revenue? Learn how to start the best credit card programs for a bank.
Starting a Branded Credit Card Program for Consumers
Discover your bank’s potential with a branded credit card program for consumers from TCM Bank.
Attract and retain customers with the best banking strategies
Open the door to opportunities with the best banking strategies from TCM Bank
Consumer Card Products for Community Banks
Explore how community banks can boost customer loyalty with innovative card products, including tailored rewards, mobile solutions, and enhanced security. Learn more about TCM Bank's offerings.
Community Bank Credit Card Partners
Discover why community banks should partner with credit card providers like TCM Bank. Explore the benefits, from enhanced credit card offerings to increased revenue.
Strengthen Your Community Bank Brand Loyalty with Business Banking Cards
If you a looking to strengthen your community bank brand loyalty with business banking cards, learn more about the best in the industry card offerings and customer service with TCM Bank.
Selling Community Bank Credit Card Assets
Explore how community banks can maximize profitability by selling credit card assets. Discover the benefits of unlocking capital and reducing risk with TCM Bank's tailored solutions.
How to Improve Community Banking Customer Satisfaction in 2025 with a Credit Card Program
Learn more about the benefits of starting or selling your community bank credit card portfolio to TCM bank in 2025. Offer cash back credit cards and more with less hassle.
Best Banking Industry Trends 2024
Reach your full business potential with the best banking industry trends in 2024.
TCM Bank Appoints C.J. Littrell as President, Jacob Eisen to Continue as TCM Bank CEO
ICBA Payments, the payments-services subsidiary of the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA), today announced that C.J. Littrell has been appointed president of its credit card bank, TCM...
ICBA Payments and TCM Bank Welcome Kelly Kroskie as EVP of Digital Transformation
ICBA Payments, the payments subsidiary of the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA), today announced the appointment of Kelly Kroskie as executive vice president, digital transformation...
Online Course Newsletter – July 2025
Online Course Newsletter – July 2025 Did you know that the ICBA Online Training Custom Plan allows you to track in-house and third party training inside the Learning Management System? For those of...
Online Course Newsletter – June 2025
Online Course Newsletter – June 2025 Did you know that the ICBA Online Training Custom Plan allows you to track in-house and third party training inside the Learning Management System? For those of...
New ICBA Analysis: Sharp Decreases in Small-Business, Mortgage Lending Follow Taxpayer-Subsidized Credit Union Acquisitions of Community Banks
ICBA released the results of a new data analysis demonstrating that the growth of credit unions acquiring tax-paying community banks is harming small businesses and local communities while...
ICBA Welcomes BankTech Ventures As Latest ThinkTECH Sponsor To Support Community Banking Innovation
ICBA announced today BankTech Ventures, a leading strategic investment fund focused on financial technology companies serving community banks, is the newest sponsor for ICBA’s acclaimed ThinkTECH...
Compliance question on SAFE Act requirements
The ICBA Compliance Center Question of the Week page features a new Q&A on SAFE Act education requirements for loan originators.
ICBA releases data showing credit union acquisitions harm communities
ICBA released the results of a new data analysis demonstrating that credit union acquisitions of community banks are harming small businesses and local communities.
ICBA Urges Congress to Ensure Deposit Insurance Reforms Enhance Small Business Coverage, Curb Favorable Too-Big-To-Fail Treatment
ICBA called on Congress to consider deposit insurance reforms that enhance coverage for small businesses, address the more favorable regulatory treatment the nation’s largest banks receive, and...
New op-ed from ICBA leadership banker Ken Hale: Local communities stand to lose millions in local tax revenue
The latest op-ed from ICBA leadership community banker Ken Hale on the negative impact of the credit union tax exemption details the direct impact that credit unions purchasing banks in Louisiana...
OCC clarifies policy on politicized or unlawful debanking
The OCC issued two bulletins clarifying its policies on politicized or unlawful debanking in accordance with last month’s executive order on ensuring fair banking for all Americans.
ICBA-supported bill restricting mortgage ‘trigger leads’ signed into law
President Donald Trump signed into law the bipartisan Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act, ICBA-supported legislation that will help protect the financial privacy of mortgage applicants.
ICBA, other groups call on Congress to renew cybersecurity law
ICBA and other groups called on Congress to extend the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act before its Sept. 30 expiration date, saying that failure to do so would impede public-private sector...
CISA, partners release software guidance
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, National Security Agency, and 19 international partners released a software bill of materials for cybersecurity.
SEC forms cross-border task force to combat fraud
The Securities and Exchange Commission announced the formation of a task force that it said will strengthen and enhance efforts to identify and combat cross-border fraud harming U.S. investors.
ICBA Applauds Signing of Law to Restrict Mortgage ‘Trigger Leads’
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today applauded President Trump for signing into law the bipartisan Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act (H.R. 2808), which will help protect the...
House panel passes ICBA-supported cybersecurity bill
The House Homeland Security Committee unanimously passed the Widespread Information Management for the Welfare of Infrastructure and Government Act, ICBA-supported legislation that aims to...
ICBA honors National Community Bank Service Award recipients
ICBA announced the winners of the 2025 National Community Bank Service Awards in recognition of the creative and exemplary efforts of the nation’s community banks to help their local communities.
Philly Fed updates confidence scam information
The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia details types of confidence scams in the Fed’s latest Consumer Compliance Outlook.
ICBA 2025 National Community Bank Service Award Recipients Honored for Efforts to Create Resilient Communities
ICBA today announced the winners of its 2025 National Community Bank Service Awards, recognizing the innovative and exceptional efforts of the nation’s community banks to support and uplift local...
ICBA: Latest credit union acquisition fueled by tax exemption
Following the latest acquisition of a community bank by a tax-exempt credit union, ICBA said the deal demonstrates why the growing skepticism of credit union tax and regulatory exemptions must...
ICBA urging community bankers to provide comments on fraud
ICBA continues calling on community bankers to use its grassroots guide to submit comment letters on an ICBA-supported interagency request for information on mitigating payments fraud.
Op-ed: Credit unions are draining Louisiana communities
A new op-ed from ICBA leadership community banker Ken Hale says lawmakers must investigate whether credit unions’ tax-exempt status is still necessary in light of their significant growth.
Community bank net income increases in Q2
Community banks reported a 12.5% second-quarter increase in net income from the previous quarter and a 22.9% increase from the previous year, according to the FDIC’s latest Quarterly Banking Profile.
OCC decreases assessment rates
The OCC announced a decrease in assessment rates for the Sept. 30 semiannual assessment that will apply to all OCC-regulated institutions—its fifth decrease in assessments since 2017.
Following Latest Community Bank Acquisition Fueled by Credit Union Tax Exemption, ICBA Continues Call for Policy Response
Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement on the latest acquisition of a tax-paying community bank by a tax-exempt credit...