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Why Succession Planning is Key to Bank Independence
Why Succession Planning is Key to Bank Independence Independence is at the heart of many community banks’ ethos, but how do community bankers embed this core value into their strategic planning?...
2008 vs. 2020: A Financial Crisis Comparison
2008 vs. 2020: A Financial Crisis Comparison How does the financial crisis of 2008 compare with the pandemic-driven economic crisis of today? Though both significantly impacted our economy, there...
Kickoff! A Football Fan’s Guide to Portfolio Management
Kickoff! A Football Fan’s Guide to Portfolio Management As the calendar turns to September, millions of Americans gear up for their favorite sport of football. Of course, with this being a year...
CDFI Program Offers Help to Small Businesses in Underserved Communities
CDFI Program Offers Help to Small Businesses in Underserved Communities On Sept. 3, a complimentary presentation hosted by CDFI certified bankers, federal agency staff, and ICBA experts will share...
Shop Talk 2020
Shop Talk 2020 Our conversation with a community banker resumes. By Jim Reber, President & CEO, ICBA Securities Our conversation with a community banker resumes. “This is Jim Reber speaking.” “Hi...
Things You Never Thought You’d Say
Things You Never Thought You’d Say Over time, a business relationship develops, much of which is a matter of convenience for the busy portfolio manager. And out of this relationship comes dialogue....
New COVID-19 Safety and Soundness Standards for Financial Institutions
New COVID-19 Safety and Soundness Standards for Financial Institutions On June 23, 2020, the financial institution regulatory agencies jointly issued “Interagency Examiner Guidance for Assessing...
Succession in a Covid-19 World
Succession in a Covid-19 World One of the less discussed impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic , which is shaking boardrooms and executive suites, is the issue of leadership succession. By Alan J....