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Introduction to Call Report Seminar
In an ever-changing regulatory and accounting environment, it is important that call report preparers and reviewers remain up to date. Attend this seminar for a detailed discussion of each call report schedule as well as the real-life challenges of completing an accurate call report.
To help explain the requirements, detailed examples are provided and there is an opportunity to ask questions specific to your situation.
Learning Objectives:
- Line-item detail review of the Call Report with an emphasis on those areas most pertinent to community banks.
- Review of form FFIEC 041 and 051 related instructions.
- Review of Schedule RC-R, Regulatory Capital, and the capital conservation buffer.
- Recent revisions of the Call Report and the implications.
- Review of call report general instructions, line-item instructions, and other resources.
- Accounting pronouncements and their effect on the Call Report.
- Discussions regarding an efficient preparation of the Call Report.
- Discussion of common errors and their resolution.
- Sufficient time for questions and answers.
Use discount code MULTI_CR to register for both the Introduction to Call Report and Advanced Call Report Seminars and save $100!
Compliance Institute
This livestream ICBA Compliance Institute is held over two weeks. Dates are May 12-14 and May 19-21, 2026.
The ICBA Compliance Institute is built to meet the needs of seasoned professionals seeking the latest regulatory education and industry best practices as well as newer compliance officers seeking to gain a clear understanding of the fundamental concepts of each regulation.
This high-quality program provides a fast-paced learning environment that will lead to a detailed study of the relevant areas of regulatory compliance with a focus on the key concepts that spell success in the examination context.
Each regulation is approached in terms of the requirements, best practice internal controls, and audit objectives. Learning is reinforced with many sample disclosures, applicability charts, and illustrative quizzes and exercises.
The program addresses current hot issues and areas of focus in regulatory compliance. Deep dives into the common challenges related to recent regulatory reform will be covered and the latest guidance and interpretations on all recent rule-making efforts will be discussed.
This solid foundation allows the attendee to return to their bank and support their product and service offerings and remain competitive in their marketplace.
To earn the Certified Community Bank Compliance Officer (CCBCO) certification, you will be required to attend this program in its entirety, complete all assignments, and achieve a passing score on the certification exams. If you decide to enroll in the certification testing after you register for the class, please contact an ICBA Education representative at 800-422-7285.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the key elements of a bank’s compliance management program.
- Understand the fundamental and disclosure requirements of bank lending regulations including Reg Z, RESPA, HMDA, SAFE Act, Military Lending Regulations, Homeownership Counseling Act, and flood insurance compliance.
- Identify fair lending practices and data collection/reporting requirements as outlined in ECOA/Reg B, FCRA, CRA, HMDA, and Fair Housing Act.
- Outline the key privacy requirements banks must follow under Reg P including the Sections 13, 14, and 15 information-sharing exceptions.
- Associate deposit account disclosure requirements with the appropriate regulations including Reg CC, Reg DD, and Reg E.
- Identify disclosure requirements and permissible activities under Right to Financial Privacy Act, Consumer Sales of Insurance, and Non-Deposit Investment Products.
- Understand the risk exposure and mitigation steps banks may take to manage UDAAP compliance for the bank.
- Recognize compliance risks and disclosure requirements in advertising and marketing activities by a bank.
Liquidity Strategies for Illiquid Community Bank Stocks Webinar
Many community bank common stocks do not have true market liquidity, which is the ability of the shareholder to convert their shares to cash at a fair price in a timely manner.
This session presents several liquidity strategies for illiquid stocks through informative and in-depth discussion. Instructor will also explain use of the bank holding company, ESOPs and KSOPs, and other liquidity strategies that community banks can employ to ensure shareholders enjoy true liquidity in the investment.
Learning Objectives:
- Explain what market liquidity is and why it is often limited for community bank common stock.
- Describe several practical liquidity strategies available for illiquid bank stock.
- Understand the role of bank holding companies in supporting shareholder liquidity.
Duration: 60-minutes
Presented live and recorded on 5/12/26.
ICBA Securities Overview
ICBA Securities Corporation (ICBA Securities) was founded in 1989. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of the ICBA, the nation’s largest trade association for community banks.
ICBA Securities has a commitment to return its profits to the industry. It does so in the form of royalties, sponsorships, or dividends. It has reinvested over $50 million back to its affiliated state/regional partners or to support advocacy at ICBA.
Endorsements
We are proud to be endorsed by 34 state community banking associations.
ICBA Securities provides investment portfolio and balance sheet management tools through The Baker Group, our exclusively endorsed broker/dealer.
About The Baker Group
Founded in 1979 and headquartered in Oklahoma City, The Baker Group is one of the nation’s largest independently owned broker/dealer, specializing in investment portfolio management, interest rate risk management, balance sheet strategies and education for community banks nationwide. The firm is committed to providing honest, insightful, and client-focused solutions to help community banks manage balance sheet risks and achieve high performance.
Education Opportunities Through ICBA Securities, powered by The Baker Group
Through The Baker Group, ICBA Securities provides an education platform tailored to the needs of community banks. Representatives from The Baker Group attend and speak at numerous state community banking conferences, seminars and meetings, conducting an average of 50 educational events per year.
ICBA Securities and The Baker Group also offer speakers who can cover a range of topics pertinent to community bank audiences. See below for a summary of the topics currently available:
Note: The speaking calendar may fill up early and therefore speaking requests cannot be guaranteed. Please note that all speaking requests are filled as resources are available.
Speaking Opportunities
2026 Economic Overview and Fed Policy Outlook
With the Federal Reserve delivering a total of 175 basis points of rate cuts starting in late 2024 and resuming in late 2025, the Fed now faces inflation above 2% and a slow labor market.
The Fed is divided between those that see employment as the greatest risk and those that see inflation as the greatest risk. In this presentation, we will take a look at the macroeconomic environment, including the key data points the Federal Reserve monitors to set monetary policy.
Investment Portfolio Strategies for Today’s Rate Environment
In today’s dynamic rate environment, a disciplined investment process is more critical than ever. With the yield curve steepening in 2025, driven by the Fed cutting interest rates 100 basis points in the later part of 2024 and an additional 75 basis points in late 2025, community banks have a unique opportunity to optimize their portfolios.
This session explores current investment trends and proven strategies to build a portfolio that enhances net interest margins while aligning with your bank’s broader asset/liability management objectives.
State of the Industry and Regulatory Hot Topics
Since the pandemic, the banking industry and regulatory landscape have been anything but stagnant. An aggressive rising rate environment set the state for declining margins and bank performance alongside liquidity challenges.
More recently, Fed rate cuts have allowed banks to reduce cost of funds, increase asset yields and see margin expansion. This session will examine the most recent community banking trends using the latest call report data as well as a dive into the hot topics from the regulatory agencies.
Playbook for the 2026 Rate Landscape
There is a relative consensus that we are nearing the end of the rate-cutting period begun in 2024. Whether there are zero, two or four rate cuts this year, the likely terminal rate for Fed Funds will be higher than historical norms.
This has myriad implications for community banks, both balance sheet and income statement. We will provide an update on the market expectations and suggest some strategies to take advantage of the likely shape of the yield curve.
Today’s Liquidity Management Best Practices
Liquidity risk management remains a top priority for regulators and a critical focus area for banks. This session examines best practices related to Liquidity Risk Management including liquidity cash flow forecasting, liquidity stress testing, and contingency funding planning. In addition, the discussion will cover current liquidity trends and pressing hot topics in today's banking landscape.
Asset/Liability Management in Today’s Environment
In 2022, the Federal Reserve launched an aggressive tightening cycle to combat post-pandemic inflation, reshaping the economic landscape.
As we move through 2026, the banking industry faces fresh challenges amid stabilizing yet elevated interest rates, policy shifts, and growing concerns about a potential economic slowdown.
Senior management continues to navigate an environment marked by elevated interest rates and the looming threat of an economic downturn. This session will examine and discuss all these concerns and present strategies to better prepare your institution for the uncertainty ahead.
Today’s Interest Rate Risk Management Best Practices
Interest rate risk management has transformed over the years from a mere compliance exercise into a sophisticated, dynamic, and ongoing process.
This session explores the best practices in Interest Rate Risk Management including key assumption development and documentation, back testing, and sensitivity testing of critical assumptions.
Participants will also gain insights into prevailing interest rate risk trends and emerging hot topics shaping the current environment.
Board of Directors: Demystifying Your Bank’s Investment Portfolio
In an era of heightened regulatory scrutiny, board members are required to have a better understanding of their bank’s investment portfolio.
This session will dive into the following: bond basics, why banks have investment portfolios, regulatory expectations of the bond portfolio, basic bond accounting treatment, and types of bonds owned by community banks and board reporting.
Board of Directors: Interest Rate Risk Management 101
Effective board oversight is the cornerstone of sound risk management. The board is responsible for overseeing the bank’s interest rate risk management program.
This session will educate board members on the basics of interest rate risk including interest rate modeling concepts, key modeling assumptions and the regulatory expectations of a sound interest rate risk program.
Baker Seminars
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Illini Golf and Country Club
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Board of Directors
Aza Bittinger
Community Bankers Association of Ohio
Columbus
Ohio
Thomas Bates, Jr.
President & CEO
Legends Bank of Clarksville
TN
Brenda Foster
Chairman
President and CEO