We aim to offer you ample resources to make the ICBA Education Online Course Learning Management System as easy as possible to use. Following the re-branding from Community Banker University to ICBA Education we have updated those tools for your use.

To ease the regulatory and economic forces pressuring margins and embrace new payments opportunities, community banks should focus on six key trends this year to drive their payments plans and activities

Technology is ever advancing, and it’s critical for community bankers to stay ahead of it. According to Dharmesh Mistry of FinTech Futures, a media platform dedicated to global banking and the fintech industry, three of those trends are generative AI, faster payments and the cloud.

In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, community banks face the challenge of staying relevant and connecting with their audience in meaningful ways. One effective strategy gaining momentum is collaborating with social media influencers.

LinkedIn, with its professional focus, offers a unique opportunity for community bankers to engage with their community on a personal and professional level. Here are a few tips to help you take advantage of this well-established social media channel.

Instagram, primarily known for its visual appeal, can be a powerful tool for community bankers to engage with existing customers, attract new clients, and showcase the human side of banking.

In the rapidly evolving landscape of digital marketing and customer engagement, community banks often find themselves facing unique challenges. Traditional marketing methods are no longer as effective as they once were, and customers increasingly expect personalized and real-time interactions.

On Oct. 18, the course “Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) was updated with the new insurance coverage rules related to Trust Accounts Within the course and in the last newsletter it was stated the effective date is Jan. 1, 2024.

At a time when consequential failures at large, risky banks led to major media outlets erroneously directing blame to Main Street community banks, ICBA was there defending and promoting the community banking business model—differentiating community banks when it was needed most.

Join us for the Bank Director Current Issues Seminar at ICBA LIVE in Orlando, Florida, on Thursday, March 14, 2023.