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Looking Back at 2024 Advocacy Efforts — and Toward 2025 — with Rebeca Romero Rainey
We’ve seen a lot of shifts and change this year—the continued uptick in check fraud, the election, credit union acquisitions, etc.—but we community bankers are as steadfast, scrappy and...
Why is Check Fraud Such a Problem Right Now? — with Scott Anchin and David Long
Check fraud isn’t new, but it has re-emerged as a way for fraudsters to target community banks and their customers. That’s why ICBA brought check fraud to the forefront of its conversation with its...
Get Schooled on Banking — with Alexander Price and Stephanie Gambill
If you’re looking to advance your career, you may be thinking, “Where do I start?” But options abound — you just have to know where to look.
OCCIP Statement on the Department of the Treasury's Status
OCCIP Statement on the Department of the Treasury's Status The Office of Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection (OCCIP) is issuing the following statement regarding the Department of...
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,...
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 to rely on digital offerings and industry professionals more than ever.
OCCIP: Microsoft ProxyLogon Update
OCCIP: Microsoft ProxyLogon Update The Office of Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure (OCCIP) is closely monitoring the ongoing Microsoft Exchange vulnerability exploitation (ProxyLogon)...
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.
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...
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.
Developing A Payments Strategy Part I
Developing A Payments Strategy Part I Tina Giorgio: In the six months that I’ve been president and CEO of ICBA Bancard, a recurring question I keep hearing from community bankers is, “How do I...
March Was A Mad Month
March Was A Mad Month Tina Giorgio: I attended my very first ICBA Community Banking LIVE® convention in San Antonio. During my banking career, I’ve attended many large conferences, but I must say...
Faster Payments — How Fast is Fast?
Faster Payments — How Fast is Fast? Tina Giorgio: Faster payments is a drum you’ll frequently hear me beat and I have made it something of a personal mission, to ensure that the voices and concerns...
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.
Protecting Consumers After the Equifax Data Breach
Protecting Consumers After the Equifax Data Breach Tina Giorgio: While we wait for the details on the Equifax breach, we have found the community banks are taking the lead in protecting customer...
Are You A Goal Digger? Six Professional Development Ideas for Payments Leaders
Are You A Goal Digger? Six Professional Development Ideas for Payments Leaders Tina Giorgio: When I gaze back on my career, I see peaks and the valleys; the times where I knew where I was headed...
2018: The Year of the Community Bank
2018: The Year of the Community Bank Tina Giorgio: There’s something about the start of a new year that breeds optimism and fresh perspective. Challenges give way to opportunities, and obstacles...
Increasing Cybersecurity: 3 Steps to Mitigate the Hacker’s Heist
Increasing Cybersecurity: 3 Steps to Mitigate the Hacker’s Heist Tina Giorgio: With threats continuing to emerge, I sat down with ICBA’s cyber expert, Jeremy Dalpiaz, assistant vice president of...
Mythbusting Digital Misconceptions
Mythbusting Digital Misconceptions Tina Giorgio: According to a new Price Waterhouse Cooper digital payments study, 46 percent of bank customers interact with their banks EXCLUSIVELY through...
What Does the Faster Payments Revolution Mean for Community Banks?
What Does the Faster Payments Revolution Mean for Community Banks? Tina Giorgio: My goal is not only to ensure that community banks stay relevant when it comes to real-time payments but ensure that...