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Mound City Bank Teaches Kids About Finance
5-Star Chelsea Groton Bank Among the Top 10% of the Nation’s Banks
Chelsea Groton Bank has once again secured BauerFinancial’s highest, 5-Star rating. This rating indicates the bank excels in areas of capital adequacy, profitability, asset quality and much more. Earning and sustaining this top 5-Star rating for 96 consecutive quarters, Chelsea Groton Bank has also procured a “Top 10%” designation. This means that Chelsea Groton Bank has maintained Bauer’s highest rating consistently for longer than 90% of the industry.
April 27, 2018 |
News
ICBA Seeks One-Year Delay in ‘Beneficial Ownership’ Rule
ICBA is calling on the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network to delay the implementation of a rule requiring community banks and other financial institutions to identify the individuals that own controlling interests in their corporate or business customers.
April 24, 2018 |
Press Release
FinCEN
SOUTHERN FIRST BANK EXPANDS TO GREENSBORO / TRIAD MARKET JOE DEPASQUALE, MELISSA BEANE, AND JUSTIN COMBS WILL PROVIDE LEADERSHIP
Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, announces its expansion to Greensboro, North Carolina and the greater Triad market. The Bank intends to establish a full-service retail office upon regulatory approval.
April 23, 2018 |
News
First International Bank & Trust Heather Gillihan Wins Odin Award
First International Bank & Trust (FIB&T) is proud to announce that Heather Gillihan, of our Minot Broadway location, was the recipient of the 2017 Odin Award, from First International Bank & Trust.
April 23, 2018 |
News
North American Banking Company Offers Super IDs to Protect Its Customers’ Identities and Privacy
North American Banking Company, a bank committed to leadership in technology, security and customer service, today announced that it is offering Super IDs to its customers to protect their identity and privacy at no charge.
April 18, 2018 |
News
Kids Bank 20th Anniversary
Farmers & Merchants Bank & Trust Kids Bank is celebrating their 20th anniversary during the month of April.
April 18, 2018 |
News
ICBA Endorses Miki Bowman for Fed Governor
ICBA today thanked President Donald Trump for nominating Kansas Bank Commissioner Michelle “Miki” Bowman for the Federal Reserve Board. Bowman would fill the ICBA-advocated position dedicated to individuals with experience in community banking.
April 16, 2018 |
Press Release
Federal Reserve
Stearns Bank has been selected as one of this year’s 100 Best Companies to Work For
Two approaches to overdrawn accounts
What community bankers should know about overdraft and sweep account rules.
April 01, 2018 |
Independent Banker
Advocacy
Operation HOPE Honors Wolters Kluwer with Longstanding Partnership Award
For-purpose Organization Recognizes Company for over 10 years of Helping Provide Financial Literacy to Young People in Underserved Communities.
March 29, 2018 |
News
F&M Bank Announces Promotions
F&M Bank Announces Promotions March 21, 2018
March 22, 2018 |
News
United Bankers’ Bank Announces Promotions
William C. Rosacker, President and CEO of United Bankers’ Bank has announced the
promotion of five employees.
March 20, 2018 |
News
Mary Jepperson Named to Stearns Bank Board of Directors
Award-winning financial strategist brings unique qualifications to Stearns Bank.
March 19, 2018 |
News
ICBA Announces 2018-19 Executive Committee
ICBA today announced the election of its 2018-19 Executive Committee during its 2018 national convention, ICBA Community Banking LIVE, in Las Vegas.
March 16, 2018 |
Press Release
New ICBA Chairman’s Message to Community Bankers: Build on Our Strong Foundation
Timothy K. Zimmerman, CEO of Standard Bank in Monroeville, Pa., who becomes chairman of ICBA, encouraged ICBA Community Banking LIVE 2018 national convention attendees to leverage their political might to fight for additional reforms.
March 16, 2018 |
Press Release
ICBA/Travelex Celebrate 35 Years Serving Community Banks
ICBA today recognized the 35th anniversary of its strategic relationship with Travelex during the 2018 ICBA national convention, ICBA Community Banking LIVE®.
March 13, 2018 |
Press Release
Farmer Mac Reports 2017 Results and Announces 61% Dividend Increase
The Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (Farmer Mac; NYSE: AGM and AGM.A) today announced its results for the fiscal quarter and year ended December 31, 2017, which included $1.6 billion in net new business volume growth that brought total outstanding business volume to $19.0 billion as of December 31, 2017.
March 08, 2018 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Inside the new style of leadership
Successful community bank leaders inspire from the top while putting the team first. Here’s how.
March 01, 2018 |
Independent Banker
Focus: The Right to Financial Privacy Act
What community bankers need to know about protecting and disclosing customers’ financial records.
March 01, 2018 |
Independent Banker
Compliance
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