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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.
THE STATE BANK PROMOTES ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT
The State Bank is proud to announce the promotion of Brooke Jansen to Assistant Vice President. Brooke joined the bank in December 2002 as a part-time teller while attending college, and by 2006 was a full-time financial service representative. In 2009, Jansen completed all licensing and certifications to become an associate advisor in the wealth management division before becoming a branch manager as well. She is well versed in all facets of The State Bank’s retail operations, and in her new role will manage all retail operations in the Great Lakes Bay Region branches.
July 13, 2018 |
News
Electronic Payments Exceeds $1 Billion in Monthly Aggregate Payment Volume
ICBA Comments on Real-time Monitoring of Fedwire Transfers
The pros and cons of niche lending
In niche lending, your community bank’s fate comes down to expertise and passion for the work.
July 01, 2018 |
Independent Banker
Lending
ICBA’s 2018 top lenders: Who made the cut?
Every year, ICBA calculates the top community bank loan producers in the agricultural, commercial and consumer categories, broken down by asset size. This year’s lending leaders can point to many different success factors, but at the heart of it all is second-to-none customer service. Read on for their stories.
July 01, 2018 |
Independent Banker
Lending
Provident Bank Expands Financial Wellness Center
Stearns Bank Named #1 Top Performing Bank in the Nation
Report Offers Steps to Mitigate Cybersecurity Threats
A new report from the Department of Commerce and Homeland Security offers guidelines to help reduce the threat of botnets and similar cyberattacks.
June 04, 2018 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Data Security/Fraud
FS-ISAC Highlights Calls to Reboot Routers
This week’s community institution risk summary report highlights calls by federal government agencies and private sector organizations for citizens to reboot their home and office network routers and storage devices, update the firmware, and reset the administrative password.
June 04, 2018 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Data Security/Fraud
Giorgio Shares Finovate Observations
In a new blog post, ICBA Bancard President and CEO Tina Giorgio recaps the latest financial technology innovations showcased during last month’s Finovate conference.
May 31, 2018 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Payments Fintech Regulation
How to Create a Successful Fintech Partnership
As more community banks look for ways to deliver innovative solutions to their customers, they will most likely have to find ways to work with financial technology companies.
May 29, 2018 |
Payments Quarterly
Fintech Innovation
A Eulogy for the Static Password
Last month, Visa eliminated the use of static passwords for its Verified by Visa cardholder authentication service. Static passwords were once thought to be an easy and secure way to verify a consumer’s identity, but with more than 1.8 billion compromised accounts floating around on the Dark Web, these stolen credentials are now said to be responsible for more than 80 percent of all hacking-related breaches.
May 08, 2018 |
Payments Quarterly
Community Bankers Raise $10K With Charitable Giving Platform
Community bankers raised more than $10,000 for the youth non-profit Project 150 with ICBA Bancard’s new charitable giving platform, powered by FIS at the ICBA Community Banking LIVE this past March. ICBA Bancard’s new charitable giving platform helps move charitable donations to the web and can help banks drive organic portfolio growth while raising awareness for qualifying local charities or disaster relief programs.
May 07, 2018 |
Payments Quarterly
Roselle Savings Bank Donates $1,000 to The Arc of Somerset County
Revealed: ICBA’s best-performing community banks 2018
Our annual coast-to-coast roster of high achievers is here! Read on to see the 75 community banks that made the cut, and hear from nine we’ve highlighted for their consistent high performance and innovative strategies.
May 01, 2018 |
Independent Banker
Growing the Community
10 tips to boost cross-selling
Throw your sales goals out the window. Help customers get what they want, and your bottom line will take care of itself.
May 01, 2018 |
Independent Banker
Growing the Community
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
What Merchants Are Looking For In 2018
3-D SECURE 2.0 FAQs
3DS 2.0 Authentication Is Coming!
SOUTHERN FIRST REPORTS RESULTS FOR 2017
Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST) holding company for Southern First Bank, today reported net income available to common shareholders of $2.1 million, or $0.27 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2017.
January 23, 2018 |
News
EDUCATION LENDER EXPANDS CONSOLIDATION OPPORTUNITIES
To meet the rising costs of postsecondary education, iHELP Student Loans has made financing more available to all borrowers with student loan debt.
January 22, 2018 |
News
Gerrish’s Musings on the new tax act, an unusual bank closure, boards being held hostage & more
CCB ANNOUNCES NEW MANAGERS AT THEIR JAMESTOWN AND DUNKIRK LOCATIONS
CCB (Cattaraugus County Bank) is pleased to announce the addition of Sean Connor and Tricia Moore to its management team. Both new managers hold the title of Assistant Vice President, Business Development and Lending. Sean heads up CCB’s Jamestown branch, while Tricia assumes leadership of the Dunkirk office.
January 19, 2018 |
News
2017 Donations New Tripoli Bank
Since 1909 New Tripoli Bank has been committed to helping our community.
January 19, 2018 |
News
Rural Development
U.S. Banks’ Concerns with Compliance, Risk Management on the Rise According to Wolters Kluwer Indicator
Wolters Kluwer today announced results of its annual Regulatory and Risk Management Indicator survey of U.S. banks and credit unions, showing that regulatory compliance and risk management concerns have inched up three percent over 2016 results.
January 04, 2018 |
News
Cybersecurity
Bureau Raises Regulation C Thresholds
The Bureau raised the HMDA Regulation C asset-size threshold from $44 million to $45 million as of Dec. 31, 2017.
January 03, 2018 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance
CFPB Issues HMDA Resources
CFPB launches HMDA Check Digit Tool & Rate Spread Calculator
January 03, 2018 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance
Community banks get creative with unused branch space
As branch square-footage requirements shrink, community banks are reserving extra space for everything from community events to small-business meetings.
January 01, 2018 |
Independent Banker
ICBAs State of Community Banking survey results are in
Our annual State of Community Banking Survey of ICBA member banks shows that growth is the name of the game in 2018. You’re planning to achieve that growth through creating efficiencies, introducing new technology like loan origination software and investing in digital marketing. Read on for more insights from our respondents.
January 01, 2018 |
Independent Banker
Growing the Community
Servicemember Foreclosure Sunset Date Extended
Military personnel will receive certain protections under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act through Dec. 31, 2019, due to legislation signed into law on Tuesday.
December 15, 2017 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance
TFNB Expands Charity Champions, Hires Former CRU Exec to Head Bank’s Community Outreach
Meridian Bank Rings Nasdaq Stock Market Closing Bell
Meridian Bank Chairman and CEO Chris Annas joined with members of Meridian senior management to ring the Nasdaq Stock Market closing bell on Friday, December 1st at 4:00 p.m. ET. The event marked the company’s recent listing on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the ticker symbol MRBK.
December 07, 2017 |
News
ICBA Thanks Senate Committee for Passing Community Bank Regulatory Relief
ICBA thanked the Senate Banking Committee for advancing bipartisan legislation to stimulate local economic growth by providing much-needed community bank regulatory relief.
December 05, 2017 |
Press Release
Regulatory Relief
ICBA Statement on Nomination of Jelena McWilliams for FDIC Chairman
Scott Heitkamp, ICBA chairman and president and CEO of ValueBank Texas in Corpus Christi, and Camden R. Fine, ICBA president and CEO, issued the following statement on the nomination of Jelena McWilliams for Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. chairman.
December 01, 2017 |
Press Release
FDIC
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