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The Lending Outlook and Loan Growth Trends for Community Banks in 2026
Community banks kicked off 2026 with robust lending growth, despite economic challenges like higher interest rates and geopolitical uncertainty. Now, banks are leveraging regulatory shifts,...
40 Under 40: 2026's Community Bank Leaders
Our eighth annual 40 Under 40 Community Bank Leaders awards highlight the people who are shaping the present and future of our industry. The winners stand out for their achievements in the...
Winning in the Hybrid Monetary Era
Winning in the Hybrid Monetary Era SPONSORED | The game of finance is fundamentally changing. As payments, data, and digital assets redefine relationships, banks are being pushed to rethink how...
New Federal Focus Could Reinvigorate Community Banks’ Role in the Mortgage Market
New Federal Focus Could Reinvigorate Community Banks’ Role in the Mortgage Market SPONSORED | Federal policy actions may create new opportunities for community banks to expand their role in...
Something’s Feasting on Your Tech Budget. The Playbook Starves It.
Something’s Feasting on Your Tech Budget. The Playbook Starves It. SPONSORED | Something is quietly eating your tech budget, and you may not know it. The IBT Apps Playbook gives bank leaders a...
Branch Transformation in Community Banking Breaks Down Without Operational Alignment
Branch Transformation in Community Banking Breaks Down Without Operational Alignment SPONSORED | Modern branch design is only half the story. Community banks that break free from fragmented systems...
Member Milestones: The Community Banks Celebrating Big Anniversaries in 2026
Ulster Savings Bank, Shore United Bank, AllNations Bank and Quaint Oak Bank have served their communities for over a century. Learn how they're celebrating their milestones.
What is the STARC Framework for Bank-Fintech Risk Management?
STARC offers a standardized framework to help community banks assess fintech partners. Learn how the new CFES assessment identifies compliance gaps across BSA/AML, operations and third-party risk...
Portfolio Management: Lies and Statistics
Community bank bond portfolios have latent strengths.
Can AI Help with Vendor Management Challenges?
As community banks grow, their vendor partnerships usually also do, which can lead to challenges with organization, data security and more. To address these issues, some community banks have turned...
Wade Peery: 3 Steps to Prepare Your Community Bank for Digital Assets
The ledger system is fundamentally changing. Try these three actionable steps to build your digital asset strategy and stay ahead.
Tips for Better Community Bank Vendor Management
The more services you add for customers, the more vendors you’re likely to work with. Managing what could be hundreds of relationships calls for organization and the personal touch.
Lindsay LaNore: Community Bank Leaders Should Challenge the Process
Empower your community bank by challenging the status quo. Discover how leaders can embrace innovation, improve efficiency, and drive positive change.
Wayne Miller: Customer Experience Through Strategic Innovation
Recent research from FICO shows that 88% of bank customers say experience is as important as or more important than products and services.
Mickey Marshall: How to Encourage De Novo Bank Formation
A healthy pipeline of new community bank charters keeps the industry competitive and helps support local economies. Learn what ICBA is doing to make sure new bank formation doesn’t stall out.
Anjelica Dortch: Community Bank AI Security Readiness Guide is Here
Is your community bank prepared for AI-driven cyber threats? Access ICBA's AI Security Readiness Guide for actionable steps on vendor risk, board oversight and more.
Behind Gateway Bank's Extensive Gateway Gives Community Program
Gateway Bank in Mendota Heights, Minnesota, gives back through nine community initiatives, including Special Olympics and Toys for Tots.
Inside ICBA Community: the Peer-to-Peer Forum for Community Bankers
More than 7,800 community bankers use ICBA Community to share insights and connect with peers across the nation.
Portfolio Management: What Bank Portfolio Managers Need to Know About Optionality Risk
Optionality risk is quietly costing you. Use these tips to identify extension, contraction and volatility risk—and build a more resilient investment strategy.
Lindsay LaNore: The Importance of Clear Expectations
Best practices for setting clear expectations that build trust, motivate action, strengthen relationships and drive better outcomes.