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5-Star Chelsea Groton Bank Among the Top 10% of the Nation’s Banks
5-Star Chelsea Groton Bank Among the Top 10% of the Nation’s Banks Chelsea Groton Bank has once again secured BauerFinancial’s highest, 5-Star rating. This rating indicates the bank excels in areas...
ICBA Seeks One-Year Delay in ‘Beneficial Ownership’ Rule
ICBA Seeks One-Year Delay in ‘Beneficial Ownership’ Rule ICBA is calling on the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network to delay the implementation of a rule requiring community banks and other...
First International Bank & Trust Heather Gillihan Wins Odin Award
First International Bank & Trust Heather Gillihan Wins Odin Award First International Bank & Trust (FIB&T) is proud to announce that Heather Gillihan, of our Minot Broadway location, was the...
Stearns Bank has been selected as one of this year’s 100 Best Companies to Work For
Stearns Bank has been selected as one of this year’s 100 Best Companies to Work For For the second year in a row, Stearns Bank has been selected by Minnesota Business Magazine as one of this year’s...
F&M Bank Announces Promotions
F&M Bank Announces Promotions F&M Bank Announces Promotions March 21, 2018 Date: March 21, 2018 Contact: Rhonda Houzenga, VP, Marketing and Public Relations, F&M Bank, (309) 343-7141 Trent Cox...
United Bankers’ Bank Announces Promotions
United Bankers’ Bank Announces Promotions William C. Rosacker, President and CEO of United Bankers’ Bank has announced the promotion of five employees. BLOOMINGTON, MN: William C. Rosacker,...
Mary Jepperson Named to Stearns Bank Board of Directors
Mary Jepperson Named to Stearns Bank Board of Directors Award-winning financial strategist brings unique qualifications to Stearns Bank. Award-winning financial strategist brings unique...
ICBA Announces 2018-19 Executive Committee
ICBA Announces 2018-19 Executive Committee ICBA today announced the election of its 2018-19 Executive Committee during its 2018 national convention, ICBA Community Banking LIVE, in Las Vegas....
New ICBA Chairman’s Message to Community Bankers: Build on Our Strong Foundation
New ICBA Chairman’s Message to Community Bankers: Build on Our Strong Foundation Timothy K. Zimmerman, CEO of Standard Bank in Monroeville, Pa., who becomes chairman of ICBA, encouraged ICBA...
ICBA/Travelex Celebrate 35 Years Serving Community Banks
ICBA/Travelex Celebrate 35 Years Serving Community Banks ICBA today recognized the 35th anniversary of its strategic relationship with Travelex during the 2018 ICBA national convention, ICBA...
GST Chairman's Forum on handling unsolicited offers, the Board's role in strategic planning, avoiding strategic planning mistakes & revisiting the mission statement
GST Chairman's Forum on handling unsolicited offers, the Board's role in strategic planning, avoiding strategic planning mistakes & revisiting the mission statement GST Chairman's Forum on handling...
3-D SECURE 2.0 FAQs
3-D SECURE 2.0 FAQs Q: What is authentication? A: It is a way to gain better assurance that the genuine customer is using his or her card online. The authentication outcome is added to the...
SOUTHERN FIRST REPORTS RESULTS FOR 2017
SOUTHERN FIRST REPORTS RESULTS FOR 2017 Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST) holding company for Southern First Bank, today reported net income available to common shareholders of $2.1...
Gerrish's Musings on Board succession, activist shareholders, acquisitions, having skin in the game, unsolicited offers, keeping your powder dry & regulatory confusion
Gerrish's Musings on Board succession, activist shareholders, acquisitions, having skin in the game, unsolicited offers, keeping your powder dry & regulatory confusion Latest Musings on Board...
What Merchants Are Looking For In 2018
What Merchants Are Looking For In 2018 Innovations in online, mobile, and social technologies have created a revolution in merchant services that is intensifying competition between merchant...
3DS 2.0 Authentication Is Coming!
3DS 2.0 Authentication Is Coming! In September, ICBA Bancard partnered with CardinalCommerce to implement a powerful 3-D Secure, 2.0 authentication solution for community bank clients that...
EDUCATION LENDER EXPANDS CONSOLIDATION OPPORTUNITIES
EDUCATION LENDER EXPANDS CONSOLIDATION OPPORTUNITIES To meet the rising costs of postsecondary education, iHELP Student Loans has made financing more available to all borrowers with student loan...
CCB ANNOUNCES NEW MANAGERS AT THEIR JAMESTOWN AND DUNKIRK LOCATIONS
CCB ANNOUNCES NEW MANAGERS AT THEIR JAMESTOWN AND DUNKIRK LOCATIONS CCB (Cattaraugus County Bank) is pleased to announce the addition of Sean Connor and Tricia Moore to its management team. Both...
Bureau Raises Regulation C Thresholds
Bureau Raises Regulation C Thresholds The Bureau raised the HMDA Regulation C asset-size threshold from $44 million to $45 million as of Dec. 31, 2017. The Bureau raised the HMDA Regulation C...
CFPB Issues HMDA Resources
CFPB Issues HMDA Resources CFPB launches HMDA Check Digit Tool & Rate Spread Calculator The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau recently launched the HMDA Check Digit Tool and Rate Spread...