April 2019 - Online Training Newsletter

Apr 24, 2019
You asked and we delivered! The new Roster Management functionality within the ICBA website is now live.

How Community Bankers Support Financial Literacy in the U.S.

Apr 17, 2019
Nearly two-thirds of all Americans could not pass a five-question financial literacy test on everyday economic topics, a stat that community banks are striving to reverse by working within their communities to improve financial literacy.

Wall Street Numbers Still Not Adding Up

Apr 9, 2019
Ahead of Wednesday’s House Financial Services Committee, the megabanks are working to bolster their reputations by picking and choosing which data best fits their narrative—leading to skewed articles focused on low- and moderate-income communities and consumer sentiment.

Build Your Own Career Ladder

Apr 3, 2019
Thanks to technological disruption, industry consolidation, and multi-generational workplaces, the traditional career ladder—in community banking and elsewhere—is a splintered artifact of the past. ICBA's Lindsay LaNore shares why this isn't necessarily a bad thing and offers four tips community bankers can use to realize their career aspirations.

A Story Worth Spreading

Apr 1, 2019
Despite megabank advantages borne out of economies of scale, regulatory loopholes, or even tax-advantaged status, community banks continue to flourish by putting relationships first and doing right by their customers and communities.

March 2019 - Online Training Newsletter

Mar 28, 2019
Career development is a priority for today’s workforce. Younger generations want to know that there is an opportunity for advancement. And, older generations want to make sure that their skills stay sharp as machine learning and artificial intelligence transcend science fiction and become reality. Investing in employee professional development and growth can be a game-changer for your bank as it looks to the future and its customers’ needs.

Diving into Data with Accelerator Finalist KapitalWise

Mar 25, 2019
ICBA's Kevin Tweddle talks diving into data with ThinkTECH Accelerator finalist KapitalWise. Zach Pettet of nbkc in Kansas City, Mo., offers perspective on removing silos.

Empowering Banks for the Future with Accelerator Finalist Agora

Mar 16, 2019
ICBA's Kevin Tweddle talks ramping up digital services with ThinkTECH Accelerator finalist Agora.

Integrating Systems for Efficiency with Accelerator Finalist Teslar

Mar 14, 2019
ICBA's Kevin Tweddle talks maneuvering complicated processes across multiple systems and platforms with ThinkTECH Accelerator finalist Teslar. Brad Bolton of Community Spirit Bank in Red Bay, Ala., offers perspective on integrating systems for efficiency.

Square Peg, Round Loophole

Mar 12, 2019
ICBA’s new white paper on industrial loan companies takes a deep dive into the long history of this obscure charter type and its transformation of recent years.