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Navigating Today's M&A Environment
Over the past 18 months, the community bank mergers and acquisitions environment has faced significant changes. This has led many community bankers to question the current state of the market and...
Family-Owned and Closely-Held Bank Strategies
Many of the community banks in the United States can be considered family or closely held institutions. These institutions have a unique set of challenges and opportunities. This presentation will...
IRA Legal Issues
Financial professionals working with Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) often find themselves in a tricky position — while they aren't authorized to offer tax advice, they may still be called...
Possible or Probable? How to Assess the Risk
The ACH Operating Rules require all participating DFIs, Third-Party Senders and Nested Third-Party Senders to conduct an assessment of the risks of their ACH activities. But “how,” is not...
The Future of Card Payments
In today's fast-paced digital world, consumers and businesses alike are grappling with the need for faster, safer, and more convenient payment solutions. As traditional payment methods face growing...
The Art of Setting ACH Exposure Limits
Setting exposure limits for your ACH Originators is a requirement of the Nacha Rules. However, there are no set guidelines on how this task should be accomplished. Explore the art, not science, of...
IRAs: Is Your Program in Compliance
Ascensus conducts countless compliance audits for financial organizations across the U.S., oftentimes finding issues that could result in substantial IRS penalties due to non-compliance with IRS...
ESOPs 101
This insightful dive into Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) will explore their strategic role in the banking sector. Participants will gain an understanding of how banks can sponsor ESOPs to...
Unclaimed Property Reporting Considerations
While the basics of unclaimed property reporting are consistent for all holders, financial institutions can face particularly complex questions and issues around unclaimed property. From...
Bank Local, Think Social: Reaching the Next Generation Through Influencer Marketing
Influencer marketing isn’t just for big brands—it’s a powerful tool community banks can use to build trust, reach younger customers, and strengthen their local presence. By partnering with nano-...
Check Returns & Adjustments
Each method of returning a check to the Depositary Bank, whether through a return or an adjustment, has distinct advantages and potential impacts on customers. As a follow up to the Check Rules &...
Mobile RDC Risks, Rewards and Deposits
Mobile Remote Deposit Capture has transformed how financial institutions offer remote deposit services. As they develop their RDC business plans, institutions must navigate the challenges and...
ACH Rules Update
This informative session explores the latest updates to the Nacha ACH Rules. Attendees can expect an in-depth review of recent and upcoming changes to the Nacha Operating Rules, including: Return...
Community Bank Director Guide to Compliance Issues
The demands on community bank directors have increased exponentially in recent years. Without question, the most difficult challenge for community bank directors (most of whom are not career...
Assessing Farm Credit
The farm economy is facing its toughest challenges since 1981, with soaring input costs and falling commodity prices. Crop farmers, in particular, are struggling with low liquidity after holding...
ICBA Community Bank Briefing 2024 Q2
Join ICBA experts for a quarterly update on industry news and highlights. The 75-minute briefing will include details about regulations and congressional events from inside the Capital Beltway and...
Q2: Regulatory Compliance Updates (2024)
Attend ICBA's Quarterly Regulatory Compliance webinars for the very latest regulatory compliance guidance, upcoming deadlines, resources, and more. Offered quarterly, these 60-minute webinars...
Facing First Amendment Auditors: Who Are They? What Do They Want? How Should You Respond?
First Amendment auditors are individuals who enter city or public property to record your employees, officials, and operations, often under the claim of testing your knowledge of First Amendment...
Introduction to Consumer Lending
Effectively managing consumer lending while staying compliant with regulatory requirements can be a challenge for some financial institutions. Dive into the basics of consumer lending, including...
Ensuring Your Next Strategic Planning Session is Not B.S. (Boring Stuff)
Is your community bank actively engaged in a formal strategic planning process? If not, it should be. If it is but feels like total B. S., it's time for a change! Strategic planning is a critical...