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Preparing Your Debit Card Program for What’s Next
The regulatory landscape hurls new challenges, and community banks pivot, adjust, and act to ensure that, no matter the outcome, the best interests of their communities and customers remain the top...
Amplify Your Bank's Rhythm at ICBA LIVE
Leading a community bank means balancing countless responsibilities, managing your team, serving your customers, and keeping pace with the tempo of innovation in an ever-changing financial landscape.
A fresh perspective: FOMC’s 2025 roster has some new voters
While we in the financial services sector start thinking about monetary policy in the coming year, there’s a new wrinkle to consider. Many Fed-watchers, rate prognosticators, economists and...
As New Administration Comes to Washington, Ending the Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Conservatorship Is Urgent
With a new Congress and administration descending on Washington, now is the time for policymakers to act decisively to free the government-sponsored enterprises, or GSEs, from government control to...
With Historic Opportunity, ICBA Pushing for Meaningful Policy Change
With a new Congress and administration arriving in Washington, ICBA and the nation’s community banks face a momentous opportunity to make significant changes to a regulatory system that is flat-out...
Concepts and facts - ChatGPT gets it mostly right on yield curve shapes
The Treasury yield curve is a critical financial indicator that depicts the relationship between interest rates and the maturity dates of U.S. government debt. Typically, the yield curve slopes...
Navigating Employee Retention: Staying Competitive in a Changing Market
In today’s challenging labor market, competitive compensation and benefits packages are crucial to securing and retaining top performers.
“Baby Stepping” Got Coastal Community Bank to BaaS - A Conversation with Eric Sprink, CEO
Host Charles Potts, CIO of the Independent Community Bankers of America, sits down with Eric Sprink to discuss his storied career and passion for community banking. This episode is brought to you...
Community Banking and Cryptocurrency – A Conversation with Quontic Bank’s Steve Schnall and ICBA’s Brian Laverdure
Host Charles Potts, Chief Innovation Officer of the Independent Community Bankers of America, talks with Steve Schnall, CEO of Quontic Bank about how the bank launched a cryptocurrency rewards...
Taking Bold and Brave Action for Community Banks – with Rebeca Romero Rainey, President and CEO of ICBA
Rebeca Romero Rainey, President and CEO of ICBA, talks with host Charles Potts, Chief Innovation Officer, about how and why ICBA made the decision to stand alone in public opposition to the...
Look Back, Look Ahead: ICBA’s Innovation Journey
This year we’ve redoubled our commitment to innovation—with the opening of our Center for Innovation, the rollout of two ThinkTECH Accelerators, and a host of specialized forums and...
Yield enhancer, or gimmick? Callable securities present risk and reward.
Most representatives of the broker-dealer industry have been suggesting to their customers, especially community banks, that their collection of bonds could be situated to perform pretty well in 2025.
Countdown to ISO 20022: Key Steps for Community Banks to Ensure a Smooth Fedwire Transition
With the Federal Reserve scheduled to convert the Fedwire Funds Service to the ISO 20022 message format on March 10, community banks have a few remaining weeks to ensure they are ready.
ICBA’s Regulator Day: Fostering Community Bank Innovation Through Industry Collaboration
Innovation never stops, but regulatory considerations can impede progress if not properly managed. That’s why it’s crucial to create dedicated spaces where innovators, regulators, and policymakers...
Vigilante justice?
While it will possibly take months and even the rest of the year to see the full shakeout, April 2025 was a laboratory for market efficiency. Some might contend there was an element of ruthlessness...
Building Bridges: How Community Bankers Can Leverage Instagram for Growth
Instagram, primarily known for its visual appeal, can be a powerful tool for community bankers to engage with existing customers, attract new clients, and showcase the human side of banking.
Building Stronger Community Connections: Leveraging LinkedIn for Community Bankers
LinkedIn, with its professional focus, offers a unique opportunity for community bankers to engage with their community on a personal and professional level. Here are a few tips to help you take...
Empowering Community Banks: Leveraging Social Media Influencers for Growth
In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, community banks face the challenge of staying relevant and connecting with their audience in meaningful ways. One effective strategy gaining momentum...
Finding and Keeping Talent – With Kim Kirk of Queensborough National Bank & Trust Company and Tommy Marshall of Georgia Fintech Academy
A timely conversation about recruiting and retaining top bank talent in today’s competitive job market.
Partners in Fraud Prevention – A Conversation with Pioneer Trust Bank’s Betsy Steinberg and ICBA Bancard’s Rebecca Kruse
Host Charles Potts, Chief Innovation Officer of the Independent Community Bankers of America, talks with Betsy Steinberg, Vice President of Pioneer Trust Bank NA about the bank’s card fraud...