ICBA Education Seminars and Institutes

Understanding the industry that you work in is crucial to recognizing your role and purpose. Banking is an occupation that has existed since the earliest part of history. While technology has changed, the essentials of what we do have not.

Gain an overview of the bank regulatory and supervisory highlights from 2023 and some predictions on what might be in store for 2024.

On October 24, the banking agencies finalized significant changes to the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA).

ICBA membership assists with the cost of an internal bank, employee climate research program.

It is common knowledge that customer service and sales representatives are responsible for building relationships with customers. But why stop there? When an entire organization benefits from relationship development, the need arises to find effective ways to engage the entire organization in relationship development.

The New Year will present every community bank with the opportunity to consider new strategies to maximize profitability, utilize capital efficiently, navigate compliance concerns, maintain safety and soundness, and enhance shareholder value.

To prepare for the often-hectic IRA contribution season, deepen your understanding of Traditional and Roth IRA contribution issues such as deadlines, limits, possible tax credits, certain extensions, and Traditional IRA deductibility rules.

ICBA has been working diligently in addressing federal regulator positions on deposit fees such as re-presentment fees, overdraft fees, and non-sufficient funds fees. But while we vigorously advocate at the federal level, community banks have been the subject of fee related lawsuits initiated in states across the country. Join us to hear insights from attorneys who have worked with and defended community banks against these claims.

Community banks must constantly ensure they maintain compliance with applicable laws and regulations to operate efficiently and avoid being placed in the regulatory penalty box. This is particularly important regarding regulations governing potential insider abuse, such as Reg. W and the restrictions and limitations it places on affiliate transactions.

Knock out your annual training requirements in one 90-minute webinar! This webinar is for seasoned bankers and senior staff. You’ve trained for years in these areas, now let us walk you through this refresher to meet all the annual requirements that will have you back in your routine in just 90 minutes.

On October 24, the banking agencies finalized significant changes to the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA). While ICBA and other trade associations have filed a complaint and request for preliminary injunction on the Final rules, it is still important to be prepared.

A well-planned data strategy is crucial to your organization’s sustained growth and success—but sometimes, it can be difficult to know where to begin in developing that strategy. Discover practical steps to advance your data journey, regardless of its current stage, in this upcoming webinar from ICBA Preferred Service Provider MeridianLink.

The ICBA Compliance Institute is built to meet the needs of seasoned professionals seeking the latest regulatory education and industry best practices as well as newer compliance officers seeking to gain a clear understanding of the fundamental concepts of each regulation.

Ensure the physical safety of your bank, staff, and customers. Cover everything from the basics of bank security to some situations you may not have even prepared for.

The most intricate and challenging lending you can do is commercial and industrial. Learn about the various industries you will work with, the types of loans that you will use, how to analyze financial statements for key credit risk indicators, how to properly structure a loan, plus solidifying the relationship after the closing.

Some of the most common questions the Macha office receives pertain to issues with consumer person-to-person (P2P) transfers via the ACH Network. These problems can include fraud, incorrect account numbers, and buyer’s remorse, all of which can result in financial losses for your organization.

Join ICBA Preferred Service Provider QwickRate as they discuss performance results from 2023 and the achievements of our nation’s community banks. The webinar will also look forward to 2024, reviewing historical trends as an indicator of what we can potentially expect, particularly in areas like credit quality.

Best Community Banks to Work For is an employee-climate research pulse that doubles as a competition with marketing perks. Results are collected in August and winners are announced early December. Join the brief, informative webinar to learn about the design, components, and complimentary reporting included (Administered by ICBA Preferred Service Provider Avannis, the PSP for employee and customer experience feedback).

What are examiners prioritizing in 2024? What compliance shortcomings are getting financial institutions into trouble most often? ICBA Preferred Service Provider Ncontracts’ regulatory compliance experts will answer these questions and more in this webinar.

No prior knowledge of banking or law is needed as we explore banking regulation, the dynamic business of banking, and various other regulatory and business topics. Get ready for an engaging introduction that will leave you with a firm foundation in banking law.