ICBA Education Seminars and Institutes

Topic: Economic Update

Topic: Balance Sheet Strategies for the Current Environment

Topic: Stifel Solutions

We have all heard of the terms “artificial intelligence” (AI) and “machine learning” (ML) in both the banking industry and in other aspects of our daily lives. Will AI make our lives easier? Is it coming for our jobs? Should we all prepare to welcome our new robot overlords?

Topic: Economic Update

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.   

This new conference focuses on strategies for community banks to create value. It covers topics like stock liquidity, capital raising and deployment alternatives, succession planning, employee attraction and retention, mergers and acquisitions, equity and equity-like compensation and similar strategic initiatives.

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. 

Topic: Balance Sheet Strategies for the Current Environment

The storm clouds of an economic downturn that were on the horizon seem to be making their way to shore. Your Current Expected Credit Losses (CECL) model has yet to experience a falling rate environment – how will it perform in the evaluation of potential credit and capital exposures? What do you need to do to prepare?

Topic: Liquidity and Sensitivity

Topic: A team of Stifel Strategists discuss matters of current import for community banks

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.

Many outside community bank directors seek a clearer understanding of what it takes to be a great outside director. The question "What makes a great outside director?" is simple, while the answer is not. There are multiple factors and considerations that contribute to the effectiveness of a great outside director.

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.