ICBA Education Seminars and Institutes

The environment for community financial institutions has changed drastically over the last five years due to shifts in interest rates, emerging technologies, evolving consumer preferences, and recent bank failures.

Banking for a non-profit organization is different from working with a typical business. In addition to credit, cash management is crucial for a non-profit, especially during fundraising events or before taking on a new project. Bankers should understand that building a relationship with a non-profit takes time and effort. It’s not enough to just show up. To stand out, the bank needs to be actively involved, whether by supporting fundraising efforts or having volunteers serve the non-profit.

Two years after bank failures shook the industry, liquidity management remains a top priority—especially as interest rates stay elevated. Having a robust collateral management strategy and same-day contingency funding options are now essential. But the most critical factor is your ability to articulate your liquidity strategy to key stakeholders and examiners with confidence.

Recognizing the Roots of Fraud Within Banking. Fraud in a bank doesn't just happen—it typically begins with a spark of opportunity unintentionally created by the organization itself. An ethically compromised individual recognizes the opening and begins to weave a plan within the weaknesses of your bank's operational and cultural structure.

The industry has seen a continuing rise in check fraud since 2023, and fraudsters are not slowing down. Access to the legacy check system has made committing fraud profitable for scammers while financial institutions scramble to find mitigation strategies that work.

This forward-looking webinar empowers both current and emerging leaders with the tools and insights needed to guide their institutions into the future.

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.

Join ICBA experts for a quarterly update on industry news and highlights. The 60-minute briefing will include details about regulations and congressional events from inside the Capital Beltway and across the U.S. We want to hear from you; participants are encouraged to bring questions to the briefing as the ICBA experts will answer questions from community bankers during the Q&A session.

Identity theft is a growing threat, and criminals are increasingly targeting financial institutions to steal sensitive information and funds. This session will explore the tactics thieves use to gather information before contacting your institution and the specific details they seek.

You're invited to join ICBA Innovation and your fellow community bankers as we conclude our exciting fall series with the fourth and final ICBA ThinkTECH Solutions Forums of 2025. This time focused on cybersecurity.

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.

Commercial lending is one of banking’s most complex areas, requiring a clear understanding of the borrower, the purpose of the financing request, and the repayment source. Explore key elements of the lending process, including industry analysis, causes of cash shortfalls, financial statement review, loan structuring, negotiation strategies, and post-closing monitoring.

Despite advancements in instant payment systems and the adoption of ISO 20022, wire transfers remain a preferred method for sending large-value commercial payments domestically and internationally. However, their high-dollar, credit-push nature of wires presents significant risks to financial institutions.

For those new to banking, or those seeking to strengthen their foundational knowledge, the wide scope of the industry can feel overwhelming. This introductory webinar offers a clear, structured overview of the banking sector, making it ideal for new bankers or anyone looking to refresh their understanding of how banks operate. 

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

Interpreting tax returns can be complex and intimidating. But it’s a critical skill for bank personnel involved in consumer, mortgage, and commercial lending.

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

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.

As business clients grow more complex, so do their financial and tax situations. This session is designed to provide bankers with advanced tax return concepts and related analyses to help them more effectively work with their business customers. Discussion will begin with a review of a business owner’s personal “1040” tax return and the return of an LLC, S corporation, and C corporation including Schedules M-1, M-2, and K-1.

Bank financial statements differ from those of most businesses. Loans are classified as assets, while deposits are considered liabilities. This distinction can lead to confusion.