ICBA Education Seminars and Institutes

Further details will be available 30 days prior to the webinar date.

Many organizations struggle to transition from a static Business Continuity Plan (BCP) to an effective, ongoing Business Continuity Management (BCM) system. In this introductory course, you will learn how to make that shift and integrate your BCM with your ERM program. The discussion will guide you through the key elements of the FFIEC’s Business Continuity Management Booklet, part of the FFIEC’s IT Examination Handbook. You will gain a deeper understanding of BCP and BCM, including the critical roles of disaster recovery plans, crisis management, and incident response in your overall strategy.

Real estate lending is often the most difficult type of lending to do correctly. There are numerous challenges in financing real estate, not the least of which is understanding the various types of real estate and the embedded risk. This seminar walks through underwriting and structure of construction financing, investment real estate, owner occupied real estate, multifamily, residential development, as well as specialty use.

Navigating and interpreting tax returns can be a complex and daunting task for bank personnel. It is critical you possess the knowledge and tools needed to confidently analyze both personal and business tax returns for lending purposes.

Understanding the financial performance of your bank is crucial in leading a high performing organization. This seminar assesses how the marketplace is affecting the bank and how bank management is in turn responding. One must understand this relationship to create accurate financial statements.

Check processing is subject to a variety of laws and regulations that are crucial for ensuring accuracy and compliance. This session provides an overview of the key legal frameworks governing check processing, helping your bank navigate complex requirements.

Today's modern workplace is transforming the role of the community bank human resources (HR) professional. People management and responsible administration are key for all HR professionals.

The Quarterly Regulatory Compliance Webinars deliver the most up-to-date guidance on regulatory compliance, upcoming deadlines, available resources, and more. Offered quarterly, these 60-minute webinars deliver comprehensive information with actionable takeaways.

This seminar will assist community banks in navigating the critical considerations needed to effectively implement a sound vendor management program.

Financial institutions undergo comprehensive regulatory examinations to verify their lending compliance performance. However, consistently changing requirements and evolving environments can make it difficult to navigate your compliance obligations—leading to regulatory scrutiny. Hear firsthand expert accounts of the challenges and criticisms faced by financial institutions during examinations and audits and analyze the impact of industry trends on lending compliance. We’ll discuss the top violations flagged during lending compliance examinations, areas of concern that should be prioritized when evaluating a lending compliance program, and the highest-risk issues seen by examiners in the industry.

Financial organizations often encounter complex beneficiary death claims, especially when there is limited regulatory guidance to navigate these situations. This comprehensive course provides an in-depth overview of aspects of Traditional and Roth IRA beneficiary issues, offering practical solutions for resolving death claims while minimizing risk.

This seminar is designed to meet the needs of agricultural lenders by identifying market issues and providing the tools to assess the borrower’s ability to navigate difficult times.   

Build a proactive mindset in identifying concerning trends that, if left unaddressed, could lead to a bank loss. A past due payment is not an early warning sign. It’s an indication that you have already missed the opportunity to assist your client.

The formal requirements for financial institution compliance under the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) are significant. With the regulatory agencies committing to tougher and more inclusive BSA/AML examinations, it is important to make certain your BSA/AML program is appropriate for your institution's risk exposure. 

Ensure the physical safety of your bank, staff, and customers. Cover everything from the basics of bank security to some situations you may not have even prepared for.

Master the necessary financial analysis skills needed by today's credit analysts and the additional expertise vital to a community bank's overall lending success.

In today’s competitive banking landscape, many institutions struggle to create a cohesive sales environment that fosters long-term customer relationships and drives consistent growth. This session takes a “recipe card” approach, outlining the key ingredients for relationship-driven success and exploring how banks are adapting to the evolving market.

In today's fast-paced digital world, consumers and businesses alike are grappling with the need for faster, safer, and more convenient payment solutions. As traditional payment methods face growing challenges, new technologies are stepping in to revolutionize the way we exchange money.

Ransomware isn’t a new phenomenon. In fact, it’s been plaguing organizations for years, preying on weaknesses in security systems to steal data and compromise systems. In April 2024, VMware Carbon Black reported that businesses around the world had seen a 148% increase in ransomware attacks due to the widespread effects of COVID-19, leaving institutions either scrambling to remediate breaches or generate new procedures to prevent them.

As financial institutions increasingly rely on third-party providers, the associated risks also grow. This educational session will guide you in developing an effective Vendor Management Program and a Model Risk Management Program. Explore the necessary due diligence, from core systems to technology-dependent banking products, and gain practical insights on integrating these programs within your Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework for robust risk management. By the end of the session, you will clearly see how Vendor Management and Model Risk Management align with your ERM program.