ICBA Education Seminars and Institutes

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?

ICBA's Marketing Resource Center (MRC) is your go-to source for customizable marketing materials designed to help your bank stand out—during Community Banking Month and beyond.

Don't re-invent the wheel! ICBA membership includes a benefit to build a world-class customer experience (Voice of the customer) program at your bank. $0 setup, no contract (month to month), and you pay-per-complete.

Navigating payments regulations can be complex. This session will clarify the regulations impacting ACH, checks (including remote deposit capture), cards, and wires. You will gain a comprehensive understanding of the relevant payment regulations, rules, and guidance applicable to your organization.

Companies across all industries are striving to attract and retain top talent while achieving their strategic goals. To succeed, leaders must prioritize succession planning and integrate it into their organization’s talent management program and strategic plan.

ICBA membership assists with the cost of an internal employee climate research program designed specifically for your bank. ICBA Preferred Service Provider Avannis administers the ICBA Magazine’s “Best Community Bank to Work For” contests and is ICBA’s PSP for the voice-of-the customer/employee lane of traffic.

Financial institutions face the challenge of managing funds availability while navigating complex regulations and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Key aspects of Regulation CC, which governs the availability of funds, must be understood along with the associated responsibilities of financial institutions. Attendees will gain an overview of these key aspects as well as explore best practices for managing ACH transactions, wire transfers, and cash handling to ensure compliance.

Navigating the complexities of Roth IRAs can be challenging due to their unique features and evolving regulations. Gain a comprehensive understanding of the Roth IRA, including its distinct benefits and how it compares to other retirement savings accounts. Key discussion topics include tax advantages, contribution eligibility rules, reporting requirements, and portability options.

This event for the 2025 season will support and enhance the capabilities of community banks and the financial services sector in identifying, mitigating, responding to, and recovering from cyber incidents. This scenario is a cascading event with a cloud service provider cyber event and a regional disaster.

Effectively managing consumer lending while staying compliant with regulatory requirements can be a challenge for some financial institutions. Dive into the basics of consumer lending, including the consumer loan function, marketing strategies, and learn to make informed lending decisions based on the five C’s of credit: capacity, capital, collateral, conditions, and character. Attendees will gain valuable insights into loan structure, support, and documentation while exploring how these elements play a crucial role in the lending process. Real-world examples, such as auto loans, RV loans, and home equity lines of credit (HELOC), will illustrate practical applications throughout the discussion.

Hear from a panel of bank regulatory experts about the policy shifts that are currently happening in Washington, D.C., and how these changes are expected to impact community banks and the financial services industry.

MDIs and CDFIs hold the key to financial wellness in minority, immigrant and LMI communities across the nation. These mission-focused institutions specialize in providing access to crucial banking product and services for customers in underserved neighborhoods, and to small businesses.

Representatives from the banking agencies will explore the latest developments in regulatory compliance, and issues that the agencies are finding in compliance examinations. Representatives will also discuss the dynamic changes and new priorities for their respective agencies.

In today’s regulatory landscape, community banks face growing scrutiny over their enterprise risk programs. While the balance sheet and credit activities often dominate the conversation, employment-related risks are equally critical to a comprehensive workplace compliance and risk strategy.

Discover innovative enterprise management strategies for community banks that connect ERM, capital and liquidity planning, and strategic planning. This session will cover best practices and cutting-edge approaches to managing these critical components effectively.