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ICBA opposes GM’s ILC application

ICBA said General Motors Financial Bank’s application for FDIC insurance threatens the Deposit Insurance Fund and doesn’t serve the convenience and needs of the community.
March 03, 2025 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation 

FinCEN not issuing penalties for BOI reporting deadlines

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network said it will not issue any fines or penalties or take any other enforcement actions against any companies based on failure to file or update beneficial ownership information reports by the current deadlines.
March 03, 2025 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Financial Crimes Enforcement Network 

Lucas White: Translating Advocacy Into Action

“We need legislators to know who we are and what we represent to protect our banks, communities and customers. Engaging them has to be a part of our day-to-day jobs.”
March 01, 2025 | Independent Banker  

How to Fight AI-Boosted Spear Phishing Fraud

Artificial intelligence has streamlined spear phishing, a kind of cyberattack involving emails, video calls or other forms of communication facilitated by fraudsters posing as a trusted colleague, boss or organization. Here’s how your community bank can hit back.
March 01, 2025 | Independent Banker   Compliance 

Community Bank of Parkersburg Shreds for Security

On Oct. 5, Community Bank of Parkersburg in Parkersburg, W.Va., partnered with local shredding company Gator Shredding to host a community “shred day,” where members of the community could bring up to two containers of documents to be safely destroyed.
March 01, 2025 | Independent Banker  

Ways to Get the Most Out of Your AML/CFT Program

Anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism programs have become a priority for regulators. Here’s how to ensure your program is up to par.
March 01, 2025 | Independent Banker   Compliance 

ESSA Bank & Trust Is All in on Accessible Homeownership

ESSA Bank & Trust is committed to empowering first-time homebuyers and historically underserved communities with its financial education and loan programs.
March 01, 2025 | Independent Banker  

Marketing Personalization Is More Than Adding Names to Emails

The advent of data-focused, personalized marketing has opened up doors to deeper customer relationships for community banks.
March 01, 2025 | Independent Banker   Growing the Community 

Charles Potts: Putting the "Person" in Personalized Banking

March 01, 2025 | Independent Banker  

Lindsay LaNore: How to Bridge Gaps With Fellow Employees

March 01, 2025 | Independent Banker  

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