News & Announcements
Share Your Story, Celebrate Community Banking
Financial literacy has become a modern-day dimension of community banking. ICBA Independent Banker (IB) would like to talk to community bankers whose banks actively supporting financial literacy efforts in their communities for a feature article that will appear in the April issue of the magazine.
April is Community Banking Month and Financial Literacy Month. Share your story and help our industry celebrate both contributions to your community!
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- Please email a brief paragraph outlining your efforts to IB magazine’s editors. Don’t forget to include your contact information. We look forward to hearing from you.
- Read the January issue of the magazine here: IBmag.org.
News & Announcements
Have You Renewed Your 2013 ICBA Membership?
If you have any questions, comments or concerns regarding your annual ICBA membership renewal, please contact the Member Relations department’s Jeanie Klasen or call her at (800) 422-7285, ext. 7325.
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Convention
ICBA-Developed Revenue and Growth Workshops
Community bankers from across the country will converge on Las Vegas from March 11-15 for ICBA’s National Convention and Techworld®. Known for its unparalleled networking opportunities, this year's convention features an entire track of workshops dedicated to community banks revenue generation and franchise expansion. Some newly announced workshops include:
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Products & Services
Latest ICBA Compliance Newsletter Now Available
ICBA Compliance and Risk Management released the latest edition of its compliance newsletter in conjunction with strategic ally Chartwell Compliance. The latest Chartwell Compass publication features articles on social media, the Bank Secrecy Act, recent rulemakings and more.
ICBA
also recently announced new enhancements to its ICBA Compliance HelpDesk to provide member bank subscribers with Web-based access to seasoned consultants from Chartwell Compliance. ICBA Compliance HelpDesk members will have access to critical services such as review and preparation of compliance policies; assistance with regulatory relationships and examinations; and help with enforcement and corrective actions.
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Products & Services
TAG Coverage – Replace it FOR FREE with Promontory’s Insured Cash Sweep
As you know, the Transaction Account Guarantee (TAG) program expired on December 31. If you are looking for a replacement option to help retain high-value, safety-conscious customers, Promontory Interfinancial Network is well-positioned to support you. With ICS, Promontory’s Insured Cash Sweep service, you can offer safety-conscious customers access to multi-million-dollar FDIC insurance on funds placed into demand deposit accounts (with no program withdrawal limits), money market deposit accounts, or both. And you can set the rate(s) – even at zero if desired. Through June 30, 2013, Promontory will waive ICS implementation fees and fees for up to $100 million to $150 million of ICS balance increases. This will provide you with a no-cost way to determine how best to replace the key functionality of TAG.
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Products & Services
Compliance Deskbook and Bulletin Service
There’s only one compliance deskbook. Make the ICBA Compliance Deskbook your community bank’s go-to compliance resource. Enroll today and gain access to:
- Searchable regulations–updated for you with explanations on what has changed and when;
- Issuances and guidance for the regulators;
- The latest industry news at your fingertips; and
- A single credible resource for all bank personnel.
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Products & Services
Compliance Check Up
ICBA's Compliance Check Up includes checklists for deposit, lending, administrative, and IT/Tech/Security regulations. Available on CD-ROM, the tool helps your bank:
- Determine how well your compliance program is meeting requirements;
- Determine the effectiveness of training;
- Evaluate the strengths of your compliance program; and
- Save time creating reports for your board and management.
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Education
Audio Conference: Investment Portfolio 2013
Since
January 2012, interest rates have essentially run in place. But don't be fooled into thinking that nothing has changed. For one thing, the Fed has pushed further into the future the period that it expects to be on hold. For another, it is employing another round of Quantitative Easing. On top of that, housing seems to have turned the corner on recovery. All this is occurring while banks have grown their investment portfolios to record size. This one-hour audio-conference will review the key metrics of the bond market, and will describe ways in which community banks are producing reasonable returns out of well-structured portfolios.
When: Wednesday, Jan. 23 at 11 a.m. (Eastern time)
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Education
Webinar: Top 7 Technology and Compliance Trends in 2013 for Community Banks
For financial institutions today, the pressure of increased regulatory demands and the complexity of technology environments create significant challenges. As we enter into a new year, it’s even more critical to understand what trends and new challenges will impact your institution.
Join Compushare's chief technology officer, Kevin Prince, as he shares the top 7 Technology and Compliance trends that will likely affect you and your organization in 2013 and learn what you can do to prepare for this year’s expected challenges.
When: Thursday, Jan. 24 at 1 p.m. (Eastern time)
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Education
Webinar: Funding Tools That Make Your Mortgage Program a Success
ICBA
and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Topeka are hosting an upcoming webinar to explore FHLBank residential mortgage lending and funding programs to help community banks make and retain high-quality mortgages. Funding Tools That Make Your Mortgage Program a Success will feature mortgage partnership programs designed to save community banks money, lower the risk of repurchase and improve servicing relationships. This webinar is being offered free of charge.
When: Tuesday, Feb. 5 at 1 p.m. (Eastern time)
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