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Emergency Credit Union Merger Just Another Power Grab
Emergency Credit Union Merger Just Another Power Grab The only thing “emergency” about the Pentagon Federal Credit Union merger with Progressive Credit Union is the giant alarm it should set off...
10 Tips to Expo Like A Pro
10 Tips to Expo Like A Pro When searching for new vendors or even managing your existing vendor relationships, nothing in the digital realm can quite compare to the personal connections that are...
Holding CECL Accountable
Holding CECL Accountable While ICBA continues working to minimize the negative impact of CECL on community banks, we have been instrumental in making significant progress since FASB began proposing...
It's Bootcamp Time at The Venture Center
It's Bootcamp Time at The Venture Center Kevin Tweddle: For community bankers, innovation is no longer a buzzword—it’s a state of mind. Charting the Innovation Path with ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator...
Community Bankers to Influence ThinkTECH Accelerator Solutions
Community Bankers to Influence ThinkTECH Accelerator Solutions The ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator bootcamp has begun! Things are moving quickly, and we’re hard at work helping our 10 finalists develop...
Accelerating Time-to-Market with the Venture Center Bootcamp
Accelerating Time-to-Market with the Venture Center Bootcamp Meeting The Venture Center team and our 10 finalists inspired me, and I am confident that all community bankers stand to benefit from...
ICBA Launches Partnership with the Congressional Management Foundation
ICBA Launches Partnership with the Congressional Management Foundation ICBA is proud to announce a new partnership with the Congressional Management Foundation (CMF), a nonpartisan, nonprofit...
Exploring Cyber Solutions with Accelerator Finalist Adlumin
Exploring Cyber Solutions with Accelerator Finalist Adlumin ICBA's Kevin Tweddle talks cyber solutions with ThinkTECH Accelerator finalist Adlumin. Brian Otteman of High Plains Bank in Flager,...
Making Banking a Social Endeavor with Accelerator Finalist Invest Sou Sou
Making Banking a Social Endeavor with Accelerator Finalist Invest Sou Sou ICBA Bancard's Tina Giorgio profiles ThinkTECH Accelerator finalist Invest Sou Sou and its social banking account...
Streamlining Digital Lending with Accelerator Finalist MK Decision
Streamlining Digital Lending with Accelerator Finalist MK Decision ICBA Bancard's Tina Giorgio profiles ThinkTECH Accelerator finalist MK Decision and its online loan origination system, creating a...
Introducing Secure Digital Transport with Accelerator Finalist Botdoc
Introducing Secure Digital Transport with Accelerator Finalist Botdoc ICBA's Kevin Tweddle talks remote document collection with ThinkTECH Accelerator finalist Botdoc. Marty Sellars of FNBC Bank...
Expediting Commercial Loan Applications with Accelerator Finalist CRiskCo
Expediting Commercial Loan Applications with Accelerator Finalist CRiskCo ICBA's Kevin Tweddle talks expedited underwriting for commercial loans with ThinkTECH Accelerator finalist CRiskCo....
Focusing on Economic Opportunity
Focusing on Economic Opportunity Community banks' dedication to bipartisan economic principles that expand access to financial services shines through in ICBA’s new policy platform: “Community...
Wall Street Spins Another Tall Tale
Wall Street Spins Another Tall Tale The megabanks are at it again. By Rebeca Romero Rainey The megabanks are at it again. While Bank of America and other large financial institutions have been...
ThinkTECH Accelerator Finalists Gear Up for Showcase
ThinkTECH Accelerator Finalists Gear Up for Showcase With the bootcamp experience coming to a close, here's a sneak peek into what community bankers can expect during the ThinkTECH Showcase at ICBA...
Empowering Banks for the Future with Accelerator Finalist Agora
Empowering Banks for the Future with Accelerator Finalist Agora ICBA's Kevin Tweddle talks ramping up digital services with ThinkTECH Accelerator finalist Agora. By Kevin Tweddle There’s just...
Square Peg, Round Loophole
Square Peg, Round Loophole ICBA’s new white paper on industrial loan companies takes a deep dive into the long history of this obscure charter type and its transformation of recent years. By Rebeca...
Integrating Systems for Efficiency with Accelerator Finalist Teslar
Integrating Systems for Efficiency with Accelerator Finalist Teslar ICBA's Kevin Tweddle talks maneuvering complicated processes across multiple systems and platforms with ThinkTECH Accelerator...
Diving into Data with Accelerator Finalist KapitalWise
Diving into Data with Accelerator Finalist KapitalWise ICBA's Kevin Tweddle talks diving into data with ThinkTECH Accelerator finalist KapitalWise. Zach Pettet of nbkc in Kansas City, Mo., offers...
A Story Worth Spreading
A Story Worth Spreading Despite megabank advantages borne out of economies of scale, regulatory loopholes, or even tax-advantaged status, community banks continue to flourish by putting...
Wall Street Numbers Still Not Adding Up
Wall Street Numbers Still Not Adding Up Ahead of Wednesday’s House Financial Services Committee, the megabanks are working to bolster their reputations by picking and choosing which data best fits...
How Community Bankers Support Financial Literacy in the U.S.
How Community Bankers Support Financial Literacy in the U.S. Nearly two-thirds of all Americans could not pass a five-question financial literacy test on everyday economic topics, a stat that...
Small Business Lending Opens Doors to Payment Product Opportunities
Small Business Lending Opens Doors to Payment Product Opportunities Beyond highlighting the positive role community banks serve in funding small businesses, the Federal Reserve Bank's Small...
Living the Label
Living the Label This week marks my first year as CEO. It has been an exciting and gratifying whirlwind during which time our industry has achieved important advocacy gains while continuing our...
High-Tech, High-Touch Community Banking
High-Tech, High-Touch Community Banking ICBA's Kevin Tweddle shares examples of three community banks offering innovative services that align with today's 24/7 environment without losing sight of...
Double Victory on Brokered Deposits
Double Victory on Brokered Deposits The FDIC’s comprehensive review of the regulatory approach to brokered deposits and interest rate caps for banks that are less than well capitalized carries with...
Ending the Financial Exploitation of Older Americans
Ending the Financial Exploitation of Older Americans ICBA's Lindsay LaNore discusses ICBA's efforts to help combat the financial exploitation of older Americans and ensure community banks have the...
Small Mortgages are a Community Bank Specialty
Small Mortgages are a Community Bank Specialty Low- and middle-income home buyers seeking smaller mortgage loans should begin their search at their local community bank, ICBA Vice Chairman Robert...
ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator Cohort Excels with High-Tech Relationship Banking
ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator Cohort Excels with High-Tech Relationship Banking ICBA's Kevin Tweddle notes recent industry accolades by several ThinkTECH Accelerator alumni including, Invest Sou Sou,...
Winning the Tug-of-War Between Innovation and Regulation
Winning the Tug-of-War Between Innovation and Regulation ICBA's Kevin Tweddle discusses the push and pull between fintech innovation and regulation in today's dynamic and technology-centric world....
ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator Finalists Team Up
ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator Finalists Team Up ICBA's Kevin Tweddle provides an update on ThinkTECH alumni collaborations in support of broader adoption and a more seamless user experience. By Kevin...
ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator 2.0: The Innovation Journey Continues
ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator 2.0: The Innovation Journey Continues ICBA's Kevin Tweddle discusses the launch of ThinkTECH 2.0, which builds on the momentum of its inaugural accelerator program in...
Assessment Credits Finally Paying Off
Assessment Credits Finally Paying Off The FDIC announced that the Deposit Insurance Fund reserve ratio has reached 1.38 percent, triggering the distribution of approximately $764 million in...
Taking on Credit Union Poaching
Taking on Credit Union Poaching ICBA and community bankers are speaking out about a disturbing trend that should unsettle all taxpayers: large credit unions buying up smaller community banks. By...
Community Banks: Independent and Resilient
Community Banks: Independent and Resilient As we celebrate our nation’s founding, let's remember the independent spirit that birthed our country and continues among thousands of independently owned...
Six Essential Questions for Evaluating Bank Innovation
Six Essential Questions for Evaluating Bank Innovation ICBA's Kevin Tweddle suggests critical questions bankers should ask when developing their innovation strategy. By Kevin Tweddle As community...
With Volcker Rule Exemption, S. 2155 Relief Continues
With Volcker Rule Exemption, S. 2155 Relief Continues As advocated by ICBA since the Volcker Rule was first proposed a decade ago, this additional source of regulatory burden no longer applies to...
Community Banks Are Standing Up for Rural America
Community Banks Are Standing Up for Rural America The nation's community banks are bolstering their farm lending—demonstrating once again why policymakers should work to strengthen community banks,...
Battling Synthetic Identity Fraud
Battling Synthetic Identity Fraud ICBA's Jeremy Dalpiaz discusses the fastest-growing type of financial crime in the U.S.—synthetic identity fraud—and offers tips to help community banks fight...
ICBA Membership Is A Workplace Perk
ICBA Membership Is A Workplace Perk ICBA's Lindsay LaNore discusses the importance of leveraging ICBA membership for additional networking and learning opportunities. By Lindsay LaNore In speaking...