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The ICBA Newsroom collects and centralizes all the NewsWatch Today articles, press releases, Main Street Matters blogs, advocacy letters and other news that impacts community bankers.
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
How Generative AI Can Revolutionize Cybersecurity in Community Banking
As AI grows in prominence, it’s spreading across different facets of the banking industry and its operations. And while AI fraud itself has become a significant concern, the technology's potential benefits mean that community banks have begun dabbling in this area of opportunity.
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
Charles Potts: Tackling Fraud With Technology
Can tech help solve community bank's fraud and risk concerns? Here's what we think.
October 01, 2024 |
Independent Banker
Compliance
Lindsay LaNore: 5 Values to Look for in Prospective Leaders
What qualities and values are key signs of a great potential leader?
October 01, 2024 |
Independent Banker
The Independent Banker Reader Survey Results Are In
See the top findings from Independent Banker's 2024 Readership Survey.
October 01, 2024 |
Independent Banker
Out of Office: Kelsey Goates
After she found a passion for fitness, the central Texas community banker and ICBA 40 Under 40 2024 honoree began hosting weekly workouts to share her passion with her community.
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
Advanced Cybersecurity Considerations for Community Banks
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September 30, 2024 |
Independent Banker
Payments
FinCEN sanctions Russian virtual currency cybercriminals
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network sanctioned PM2BTC, a Russian virtual currency exchanger associated with Sergey Sergeevich Ivanov, as being a money-laundering concern in connection with illicit finance.
September 27, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
FinCEN
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