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FHFA issues climate risk advisory to FHLBanks

The Federal Housing Finance Agency issued an advisory bulletin that provides guidance to the Federal Home Loan Banks on incorporating climate-related risks into their risk-management frameworks.
October 01, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Federal Housing Finance Agency 

Lucas White: Conquering Check Fraud One Check at a Time

Requiring solutions like Positive Pay, offering ongoing education and putting caps on the size of checks that can be deposited remotely are all strategies that can help mitigate our risk.
October 01, 2024 | Independent Banker  

Specialize and Thrive: Community Banks Find Success Lending to Niche Markets

When it comes to organic growth, niche lending is one way to reach lucrative new markets. Here, three community banks tell us how they work with specialized industries such as aviation, commercial fishing, and veterinary and dental practices. The goal is to build partnerships that are valuable to both business and bank.
October 01, 2024 | Independent Banker   Lending 

Fidelity Bank Is Transforming Women's Entrepreneurship

By promoting education, advocacy, networking and financial support, Fidelity Bank's P.O.W.E.R. program is setting a new standard for how financial institutions can contribute to the success and empowerment of women entrepreneurs.
October 01, 2024 | Independent Banker  

Grand Savings Bank Lends a Hand After the Storm

On June 5 and 6, employees at Grand Savings Bank in Grove, Okla., volunteered to serve meals to families and volunteers cleaning up after two tornadoes hit Decatur, Ark., on May 26.
October 01, 2024 | Independent Banker  

Jim Reber: October, Effectively

How have the financial markets performed in the tenth month?
October 01, 2024 | Independent Banker   Growing the Community 

Susan Sullivan Kinney and Brian Laverdure: The Cryptocurrency Debate

Despite its popularity and precarity, cryptocurrency remains mostly unregulated at a government level. So, to address the unknowns surrounding this sector and protect consumers, ICBA is advocating for clear legislation.
October 01, 2024 | Independent Banker   Advocacy 

Helpful Tips for Streamlining the Core Conversion Process

At each step of the process, a core conversion will hold new challenges. Make sure you have the tools and knowledge to address these issues and support your employees through it all.
October 01, 2024 | Independent Banker   Payments 

United Bank: Incubating Success for Local Businesses

United Bank’s Church Street Incubator serves as a launchpad for budding companies by reducing their financial burden and building community.
October 01, 2024 | Independent Banker  

Powering Potential: ICBA Certification Q&A with Ryan Capouch

Ryan Capouch, BSA and compliance officer at Reliabank in Sioux Falls, S.D., boasts more than a decade of experience and certifications including certified community bank compliance officer (CCBCO) and certified BSA/AML professional (CBAP) designations.
October 01, 2024 | Independent Banker  

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