Search
ICBA Statement on Bipartisan Deal to Reopen Government
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) issued the following statement on bipartisan Senate efforts to reopen the federal government.
All Eyes on Stablecoin: Regulatory Scrutiny Intensifies
With the recent stablecoin surge raising risks for consumers and the financial system, regulators and Congress are increasingly concerned about the risks these digital currencies pose.
Fines, Penalties and Settlements—Oh My!
Fines, Penalties and Settlements—Oh My! Or, How the Smalls Pay for the Sins of the Bigs A quick check of the records reveals that since the financial crisis began in 2008, Bank of America has been...
Why Not Get Behind “CFA”?
Why Not Get Behind “CFA”? Why is ICBA the only national banking trade group to push, and push hard, for passage of the Communities First Act regulatory-relief legislation (S. 1600/H.R. 1697)? And...
Time for a Divorce?
Time for a Divorce? In a recent edition of the American Banker “Bankthink” section, Mr. Robert H. Smith, former chairman and CEO of Security Pacific Corp., wrote an opinion piece titled “Community...
Note to Regulators: Exercising Fiduciary Responsibility is Not a Community Bank Board Problem - But You Might Make It One!
Note to Regulators: Exercising Fiduciary Responsibility is Not a Community Bank Board Problem - But You Might Make It One! As community bankers we have a fiduciary responsibility to our customers...
Happy Birthday TCM!
Happy Birthday TCM! Damon Moorer: This week TCM Bank celebrates 20 years of service to community banks. It’s remarkable how far we’ve come over this time—providing professionally managed...
“Wall Street (and the Government) Get the Gold; Main Street Gets the Shaft”
“Wall Street (and the Government) Get the Gold; Main Street Gets the Shaft” It seems that Wall Street can take billions of taxpayer dollars on a phone call to Treasury and that Wall Street...
eMortgage Benefits – Customer Satisfaction is Key!
eMortgage Benefits – Customer Satisfaction is Key! In today’s business environment, mortgage lenders are looking for a way to grow and retain their customer base by both providing better products...
Arundel Federal Savings Bank Welcomes Teresa Meley!
Arundel Federal Savings Bank Welcomes Teresa Meley! (GLEN BURNIE, Maryland – Tuesday, August 01, 2017) Arundel Federal Savings Bank President Dave Costello has announced that Teresa Meley has...
Gerrish’s Musings on BHC debt, M&A, incentive compensation & more (2)
Gerrish’s Musings on BHC debt, M&A, incentive compensation & more (2) May 31, 2017 Gerrish’s Musings on BHC formation, shareholder cash out, M&A and more 2017-05-31
Jim Reber: Buying time (maybe)
A sell-off in 2022 isn’t following previous bear markets.
Community Banks and the Power of Leveraging X (Formerly Twitter)
In the rapidly evolving landscape of digital marketing and customer engagement, community banks often find themselves facing unique challenges. Traditional marketing methods are no longer as...
Visa Global Economic Insights (March 2021)
Visa Global Economic Insights (March 2021) Last year as millions sheltered at home, e-commerce proved crucial to keeping retail sales flowing. Now, as outbreaks begin to subside and mobility...
Visa U.S. Economic Outlook (April 2021)
Visa U.S. Economic Outlook (April 2021) Over the last month, the contours of growth for 2021 came into sharper focus. Nonfarm employment rose by 916,000 in March, while consumer confidence hit its...
ICBA Connect is Here!
ICBA Connect is Here! The ICBA Connect event site is ready! Prepare yourself by logging in now and taking a spin around the site to familiarize yourself with it, so you’re ready to go. The ICBA...
Visa Prepaid Manual Cash Advances (March 2021)
Visa Prepaid Manual Cash Advances (March 2021) Visa requires that all U.S. Visa bank branches must honor and enable cash disbursements for all valid Visa Prepaid cards, whether or not the card is...
Visa U.S. Small Business Outlook (Fall 2020)
Visa U.S. Small Business Outlook (Fall 2020) Wayne Best, Chief Economist at Visa, shares that “small businesses are far less likely to be delinquent on their credit cards. See full report for...
Visa American Mood Trends Report (November 2020)
Visa American Mood Trends Report (November 2020) The Visa Business and Economics Insights team reports on consumer confidence in October. The Visa Business and Economics Insights team reports on...
Visa Global Economic Insights (Nov. 2020)
Visa Global Economic Insights (Nov. 2020) This month’s report includes details on: how advanced economies have recovered faster from the economic downturn; three distinct ways in which consumers...