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 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 proud to be endorsed by 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 at 866-843-4222 or info@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 about the organization, please contact ICBA Securities at 866-843-4222 or info@icbasecurities.com.
Debit and credit card fraud is on the rise. Equip your institution with the tools to detect, prevent, and respond to fraud more effectively.
This session equips you with the knowledge to combat the ever-evolving risks associated with card fraud. Examine the latest trends, emerging threats, and prevention strategies in debit and credit card fraud. You’ll gain practical guidance to strengthen defenses and stay ahead of those attempting to abuse your systems.
Learning Objectives:
Identify trends and methods used in card fraud.
Learn verification techniques and authentication measures.
Explore defenses that reduce vulnerability at the point of sale.
Review examples that illustrate successful fraud prevention.
Duration: 60 minutes
Presented live and recorded on 06/30/26.
Mobile deposit capture (MDC) has become a cornerstone of modern banking, offering convenience and efficiency to both financial institutions and their customers. However, with this growth comes a heightened need for robust risk management and compliance measures.
This session explores the critical challenges surrounding MDC, from the fraud schemes that target deposits to the operational hurdles that can undermine efficiency. You’ll gain practical insights into how financial institutions can streamline processes, reduce errors, and enhance customer satisfaction while also navigating the complex regulatory landscape.
By the end, you’ll have a clearer understanding of how to balance innovation with security and compliance in today’s fast-moving digital environment.
Learning Objectives:
Duration: 90-minutes
Presented live and recorded on 07/14/26.
IRA amendments can be complex. But, understanding them is essential for compliance and effective account management.
This session explores the requirements for IRA documents, examines the differences between model agreements and prototypes, and explains why a prototype document may be used. You’ll review the latest guidance on required amendments so that by the end, you can confidently navigate these rules and provide accurate directions to your accountholders.
Learning Objectives:
Duration: 60-minutes
Presented live and recorded on 07/15/26.
Recognizing that you have a troubled credit in your portfolio is traumatic enough. Having to deal with a declining relationship that may cause your bank a significant loss can create an outright panic. Instead of freezing or believing that things will get better on their own, now is the time to blaze the path forward to avoid a charge off.
The earlier you catch a troubled credit the better your options are to minimize any future loss. Learn the steps you need to take and identify the various options that are available to you in facing what is likely the most important part of being a commercial banker.
Learning Objectives:
Duration: 60-minutes
Recorded July 16, 2026
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.
If you would like to learn more about the organization, please contact ICBA Securities at 866-843-4222 or info@icbasecurities.com.
Community Bankers Association of Ohio
Columbus
Ohio
President & CEO
Legends Bank of Clarksville
TN
Chairman
President and CEO