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Furthering Education at Dream First Bank

Dream First Bank empowers agriculture, entrepreneurial and commercial business customers with educational seminars and programs designed to fuel business success.
June 12, 2024 | Independent Banker  

ICBA CRA Solutions Offers Tips to Help Prevent Elder Financial Abuse

The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) and its subsidiary, ICBA CRA Solutions, are providing tips for preventing elder financial abuse in recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) on June 15.
June 12, 2024 | Press Release   Elder Financial Abuse 

ICBA study: Small-business owners satisfied with community banks, but regulations threaten lending

ICBA released findings from a study showing that while small-business owners prefer community banks, increasingly burdensome and complex regulations threaten to restrict small-business lending.
June 11, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today  

Virtual seminar on analyzing financial statements tomorrow

ICBA is hosting a virtual seminar on financial statements starting at 10 a.m. (Eastern time) tomorrow.
June 11, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today  

Podcast: Banking Transformed

A new episode of the Banking Transformed podcast from ICBA Preferred Service Provider MeridianLink shares actionable insights to boost bank' growth, efficiency, and customer experience.
June 11, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today  

Lucas White: The Compelling Case for Thoughtful Leadership

As a leader, you can’t rush to judgment; you have to investigate and address the issue from a broader vantage point.
June 11, 2024 | Independent Banker   Advocacy 

FDIC, CFPB hearings this week

A look at some of the hearings taking place this week that are relevant to community bankers.
June 10, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Compliance Deposit Insurance 

ICBA Study: While 95% of Small-Business Owners Are Satisfied with Community Banks, Regulations Threaten Lending

As community banks and small businesses face increasingly burdensome and complex federal regulations, the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today released findings from a new study on how regulations threaten to restrict small-business lending.
June 10, 2024 | Press Release   Lending Regulatory Relief 1071 

Credit union bank acquisitions break record halfway through 2024

ICBA-opposed credit union acquisitions of taxpaying community banks have reached an annual record less than halfway through the year, according to a new report.
June 10, 2024 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Credit Unions 

Opportunities in Infrastructure Lending for Community Banks

With $1 trillion in federal infrastructure funding rolling out across the U.S., community banks have a rare opportunity to enter or deepen their involvement in this dynamic sector.
June 10, 2024 | Independent Banker   Lending 

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