ICBA Education Seminars and Institutes

Data is abundant in banking, but effectively leveraging it poses a significant challenge for bank managers. While better data can lead to improved insights, which support better decision-making, many find it difficult to utilize the resources at their disposal.

Have you taken the necessary steps to prepare for the implementation of ISO 20022? The Federal Reserve Financial Services will implement the ISO 20022 message format for the Fedwire Funds Service on March 10, 2025. To process wires successfully, all banks must be compliant with the new format. This implementation requires coordination between banks and core providers. Speakers from the Federal Reserve will lead this webinar and explain the necessary actions to ensure a successful transition for your bank.

Review the top regulatory issues that banks across the country are currently encountering, with predictions on the issues that regulators are most likely to focus on in 2025.  The presentation will also provide examples of best practices that boards of directors and management teams can implement to prevent and/or remediate regulatory concerns in 2025.

In the current environment of scarce deposits and stiff competition for loans, we need a solid plan to build our portfolios. Learn how your bank can differentiate itself by using its credit policy and bank brand to target prospects to best fit its culture. Once we know the target market, what approaches produce the best return, we can calculate your potential success rate. When you meet with a prospect, making a strong impression is key. Let’s talk about how to prepare, what questions to ask, how to ask them, and the goal of the meeting. Don’t forget—managing your existing clients is just as important as bringing in new business. The key is solving your clients’ problems and adding value so they will never consider talking to a competing banker.

This informative session explores the latest updates to the Nacha ACH Rules. Attendees can expect an in-depth review of recent and upcoming changes to the Nacha Operating Rules, including:

This short meeting will guide community bankers through optimizing CRA activities from start to finish.

As financial scams continue to evolve, raising awareness and equipping individuals with the knowledge to protect themselves is crucial to reducing their risk and preventing financial loss.

Want to meet ICBA? We want to meet you too! We encourage you and your colleagues to join us for an informative and interactive webinar. You’ll learn how to make the most of your new ICBA membership by taking full advantage of all the benefits ICBA has to offer.

Brokered deposits are a key funding source for community banks, helping diversify their funding mix. This session will cover the legal framework for brokered deposits, including the FDIC’s proposed rules from 2024, along with current industry trends. We will also explore reciprocal deposits, a valuable tool for attracting and retaining large deposit customers.

The farm economy is facing its toughest challenges since 1981, with soaring input costs and falling commodity prices. Crop farmers, in particular, are struggling with low liquidity after holding harvests for two years in hopes of better prices. And bankers are also concerned about continuing to extend credit to struggling borrowers. Attendees will explore the current farm economy, identify key risks in agricultural lending, and gain essential credit insights for lending to farm entities in order to make more informed and confident lending decisions in the future.

Is your bank considering raising capital? With the current banking environment, it is important that your board understands all available options. This session will explore various capital raising strategies, including bank stock loans, subordinated debt, common and preferred stock sales, and other “equity-like” instruments. Commit to a better banking future and gain insights from both business and legal perspectives to help guide your decision-making process.

The rules and regulations governing IRAs, HSAs, and other tax favored savings accounts are constantly evolving, making it difficult to stay informed. Industry experts will provide you with a comprehensive update on recently proposed legislation and regulatory changes that could impact your organization and clients. Stay ahead of the curve and ensure you're equipped with the latest information to navigate these changes effectively.

Commercial banking is dynamic, with each day presenting new challenges. Success hinges on identifying the best solutions to your clients' cash shortfalls across various industries, from real estate to manufacturing. The key to success in commercial banking is identifying the best approaches to solving your client's biggest issue, solving their cash shortfall.

In the ever-evolving landscape of regulatory compliance for community banks, the time is now to optimize compliance operations. OneSumX® Reg Manager, from ICBA Preferred Service Provider Wolters Kluwer, will be highlighted as a powerful solution for regulatory change management automation.

Banks face increasing pressure to make sound lending decisions while adhering to evolving regulations. This makes it essential for professionals to understand the key factors—such as the 5 Cs of credit—and the complex compliance requirements that govern consumer, mortgage, and commercial lending.

Almost every organization is increasingly relying on vendors, service providers, SaaS and cloud solutions, and other third parties to execute their operational strategies. Accordingly, the focus of your business continuity plans must shift toward third-party management. How can you be sure that the continuity and disaster recovery (DR) capabilities of your third parties align with your own organization’s requirements? Do you and your third parties have a mutual understanding of each other’s requirements and capabilities, let alone a cohesive plan to respond to incidents?