At ICBA Securities, we provide community bankers the tools to grow their investments.
ICBA Securities Corporation is a service of the ICBA Services Network®, a wholly owned subsidiary of ICBA.
ICBA Securities Corporation (ICBA Securities) a subsidiary of the ICBA (Independent Community Bankers of America) that was founded in 1989 following two years of intensive research by ICBA's Bank Services Committee.
As ICBA Securities is owned by the nation’s largest trade association for community banks, it has a commitment to return all of its profits to the industry, in the form of royalties, sponsorships, or dividends. Through 2021, it had reinvested over $49 million back into its supporting state/regional partners or into the ICBA. Six of the seven ICBA Securities board directors are leadership community bankers.
We are also proud be to the endorsed broker-dealer for over 30 community bank state associations.
ICBA Securities provides an education platform tailored to the needs of community banks and ICBA Securities representatives attend and speak at most state community banking conferences, conducting an average of 50 educational events per year.
ICBA Securities annually hosts the ICBA Bond Academy, which equips community bank portfolio managers with the skills to maintain a high performing institution, and the ICBA Balance Sheet Academy, which is an intermediate-level program for more experienced financial managers.
ICBA Securities also endorses and teaches at the Barret Graduate School of Banking in Memphis, Tenn. The President of ICBA Securities, Jim Reber, writes a monthly investment column for ICBA’s Independent Banker magazine.
If you would like to learn more about the organization, please contact ICBA Securities President Jim Reber at 901-262-1353 or jreber@icbasecurities.com
We are happy to provide you with a copy of our most recent audited financial statement. If you would like to learn more, please contact ICBA Securities President Jim Reber at 901-262-1353 or jreber@icbasecurities.com.
In an era of digital convenience, fraudsters are constantly adapting. This course examines the specific risks in RDC and mobile deposits, offering insights to secure these increasingly used platforms.
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Duration: 60 minutes
Presented live and recorded on 09/23/26.
Many institutions struggle to put Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) into action.
This session is designed for professionals with a basic grasp of ERM who want to confidently apply it in practice. You’ll revisit the core phases of ERM, then dive into how to effectively conduct the ERM, IT, and internal controls risk assessments.
Through practical, real-world examples, you’ll learn how to identify key risks, prioritize them, and take action to mitigate the top risks; turning ERM from a concept into a working part of your institution’s risk culture.
Learning Objectives:
Understand key ERM definitions and its three dynamic phases.
Master the risk assessment process and apply its steps confidently.
Identify and assess institutional risks using the ERM Risk Assessment Matrix.
Implement industry best practices for conducting effective risk assessments.
Complete the ERM, IT, and Internal Controls risk assessments and prioritize risks effectively.
Duration: 90 minutes
Change is constant and for community banks, managing a myriad of risks with a holistic approach is vital to success. The ICBA Enterprise Risk Management Institute is a certification program for community bankers committed to expanding their knowledge and skills for effective risk management.
Attend to immerse yourself in various aspects of risk management, such as bank governance, credit risk, interest rate risk, liquidity risk, operational risk, compliance risk, and legal risk. Through case studies and interactive discussions, deepen your understanding of the potential risks that can affect your bank's financial stability, reputation, and overall success.
To earn the Certified Community Bank Risk Specialist (CCBRS) certification, you will be required to attend this program in its entirety, complete all assignments, and achieve a passing score on the certification exam(s). 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.
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ICBA Securities is pleased to have earned the endorsement of the community bank state associations below. We participate in their educational agendas and support their advocacy efforts. We also help support their operations financially in the form of royalties and sponsorships. Click on a logo to visit an association’s website.
For more information, please contact ICBA Securities President Jim Reber at jreber@icbasecurities.com or 901-262-1353.
Community Bankers Association of Ohio
Columbus
Ohio
President & CEO
Legends Bank of Clarksville
TN
Chairman
President and CEO