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Technology Is Revamping Equipment Financing

From 3D printers to robotic feeders, equipment has shifted toward tech-savvy solutions that require community banks’ equipment financing expertise.
October 01, 2024 | Independent Banker   Lending 

Rebeca Romero Rainey: Communication Is Key to Mitigating Fraud

By sharing information … we can also stop fraud in its tracks for the benefit of our banks, customers and the industry at large.
October 01, 2024 | Independent Banker  

Marketing Made Easier with Ready-to-Use Toolkits

Whether your bank’s goal is to acquire new card accounts or boost usage from your existing cardholders, marketing plays a key role. No marketing means stagnant portfolios and low revenue.
September 30, 2024 | Payments Quarterly  

Lessen the Impact of Card Fraud with ICBA Payments’ Fraud Loss Protection Plan

Card fraud losses constitute a significant percentage of a bank’s card program’s costs. In fact, according to the Nilson Report, card fraud accounted for $33 billion in losses worldwide in 2022, with $13.6 billion of those losses occurring in the United States.
September 30, 2024 | Payments Quarterly  

Leveling Up with Payments

It’s not an easy time for community banking. Each day, we must balance changing interest rates, increasing fees, new technology demands, and mounting customer expectations, which leaves us wondering what’s left for innovation.
September 30, 2024 | Payments Quarterly  

Instant Payments Pilot Opportunity

In case you missed it, ICBA recently announced a partnership with Pidgin, a company that provides best-in-class faster payments capabilities. The partnership is aimed at supporting community banks on their instant payments journeys, while ensuring they have the options and solutions they need to be competitive as instant payments accelerate in the market.
September 30, 2024 | Payments Quarterly  

ICBA Names René Shonerd as Executive Vice President, Chief Information Officer

The Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) announced today that René Shonerd has joined as executive vice president and chief information officer (CIO).
September 30, 2024 | Press Release  

FHFA advises FHLBanks on credit risk and liquidity

The Federal Housing Finance Agency issued an advisory bulletin to the Federal Home Loan Banks that details expectations for providing members with access to advances in a safe and sound manner.
September 30, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Federal Housing Finance Agency 

FDIC announces relief for Georgia, Vermont banks

The FDIC announced regulatory relief to facilitate recovery in areas of Georgia affected by Tropical Storm Debby and areas of Vermont affected by severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides.
September 30, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today  

ICBA urging community banker participation in EGRPRA review

ICBA recently issued a guide to help community bankers participate in the Economic Growth and Regulatory Paperwork Reduction Act review process launched by banking regulators this year.
September 30, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today  

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