Podcasts about independent community bankers

In this episode our President and CEO, Mike Affuso, sits down with Rebeca Romero Rainey, President and CEO of the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) for a discussion on key issues facing community banks, the impact of new technology on banks, her top legislative priorities, and more.

Potential Changes in Bank Regulation under the Trump Administration Hosts - Sharon Lorman, Vice President, The Kafafian Group, Inc.         Jeff Marsico, President, The Kafafian Group, Inc. Guest - Anne Balcer, Senior Executive Vice President, Chief of Government Relations and Public Policy for the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA)

The U.S. election could change the legislative, supervisory and regulatory framework for the banking industry. In the episode, we discuss what different election outcomes could mean for banks with three guests focused on policy, regulation and rulemaking: Paul Merski, executive vice president, congressional relations and strategy at the Independent Community Bankers of America; Naomi Camper, chief policy officer at the American Bankers Association; and Isaac Boltansky, managing director and director of policy research at BTIG. The group outlined the current regulatory framework under the Biden administration and how it has differed from the Trump administration. The panelists agreed that a Harris presidency could be seen as a continuation of the existing regulatory framework and noted that a Trump victory could lead to significant regulatory shifts, particularly around consumer issues, fintech and bank M&A activity. But, they also noted that both candidates have shared populist views, creating a horseshoe effect of the ideological specturm.

In a series of podcasts taped live at 2024's Money 20/20 in Las Vegas, host Lou Carlozo brings you the latest from one of the premier financial services conferences in the world. Live from the Press Lounge, Kristina Morris -- Director of Innovation for the Independent Community Bankers of America -- talks about how community banks have not only embraced fintech, but have proven willing and energetic partners in pushing the needle forward in tech-banking teamwork.

Fintech South 2024, hosted by the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG), took place on Aug. 27-28 at the Woodruff Arts Center and Atlanta Symphony Hall. This year's theme was "Fintech Lives Here!" Stephanie Foster is Managing Director, ThinkTECH Accelerator for the Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA). Foster is based in Atlanta and helps plan […]

Fintech South 2024, hosted by the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG), took place on Aug. 27-28 at the Woodruff Arts Center and Atlanta Symphony Hall. This year's theme was "Fintech Lives Here!" Stephanie Foster is Managing Director, ThinkTECH Accelerator for the Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA). Foster is based in Atlanta and helps plan […] The post Fintech South 2024: Stephanie Foster with ICBA appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Trust Stamp President Andrew Gowasack and Karl Falk, CEO of Botdoc joined Steve Darling from Proactive to announce an exciting new partnership. The collaboration aims to integrate Trust Stamp's low-code Orchestration Platform into Botdoc Connect product, enhancing Identity Verification and Know Your Customer processes. This integration will include document validation using the Driver License Data Verification System provided by the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators. Trust Stamp has obtained a license from AAMVA to access this system, ensuring accurate and reliable identity verification. Trust Stamp and Botdoc have a history of working together in various industries, including banking, lending, and insurance. Both companies are graduates of the Independent Community Bankers of America ThinkTECH accelerator. They have observed a growing trend of criminals using counterfeit or altered driver's licenses, driving permits, and ID cards to commit fraud. With nearly 80,000 cars stolen from dealerships in the past year, the need for robust identity document validation is more critical than ever. Through this partnership, Botdoc customers will be empowered to combat fraud more effectively. Trust Stamp's low-code Orchestration Layer platform offers a variety of solutions, including the real-time capability to verify driver's license and ID information against data from the issuing agency. This feature significantly enhances the security and reliability of identity verification processes, helping businesses protect themselves and their customers from fraudulent activities. The integration of Trust Stamp's advanced technology into Botdoc's Connect product represents a significant step forward in the fight against identity fraud. It underscores both companies' commitment to leveraging innovative solutions to address complex challenges in the digital age. #proactiveinvestors #truststamp #nasdaq #idai #globalsecure #datasecurity #privacyprotection #pertnership #BotDoc, #Cybersecurity, #FraudProtection, #AutomotiveSecurity, #IdentitySolutions, #DigitalTransformation, #EndToEndEncryption, #PrivacyFirst, #SyntheticIdentityFraud, #AutomotiveIndustry, #Collaboration, #TechPartnership, #Innovation, #CyberThreats, #SecureTechnology, #Compliance, #FinancialRegulations, #DataSecurity, #SoftwareInnovation#invest #investing #investment #investor #stockmarket #stocks #stock #stockmarketnews

Charles E. Potts is Executive Vice President and Chief Innovation Officer for the Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA). In this role, he drives ICBA's innovation initiatives, and financial technology strategies, working with ICBA leadership to develop impactful, value-added solutions that help community banks seize new market opportunities to meet customers' evolving financial services' needs. […]

Charles E. Potts is Executive Vice President and Chief Innovation Officer for the Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA). In this role, he drives ICBA's innovation initiatives, and financial technology strategies, working with ICBA leadership to develop impactful, value-added solutions that help community banks seize new market opportunities to meet customers' evolving financial services' needs. […] The post Charles Potts With Independent Community Bankers of America® appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Three words: social finance software.By the end of this podcast you will know what the phrase means and why an embrace of social fiance software just might be a brilliant move on the part of many credit unions, a move that could benefit the communities that are served and also the credit unions who grasp that social finance software just might be a path to winning many more young members.On the show today is Fonta Gilliam, and it is her passionate mission to spread the gospel of social finance software.She's the CEO and founder of Wellthi, an app that is built with the credit's union name, brand and voice.  Wellthi explains itself on the company's website: “Wellthi is a fintech social enterprise. Our technology helps customers structure their financial goals with family and friends through your mobile banking app. Our company has over half a dozen industry awards and recognitions from organizations like the FDIC, Mastercard, Nerd Wallet, Discover and the Independent Community Bankers of America.”This is a lively show and, along the way, we also hear a first person account of how to get venture funding.Listen up.Like what you are hearing? Find out how you can help sponsor this podcast here. Very affordable sponsorship packages are available. Email rjmcgarvey@gmail.com  And like this podcast on whatever service you use to stream it. That matters.  Find out more about CU2.0 and the digital transformation of credit unions here. It's a journey every credit union needs to take. Pronto

We're honored to host Rebeca Romero Rainey, President and CEO of the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) on the Banking Transformed podcast. ICBA serves as the leading voice promoting the interests of over 5,000 community banks which constitute the vast majority of all banks in the country. In this episode, we'll uncover the current dynamics of the community bank ecosystem, confront the challenges these institutions face, and explore the opportunities that lie ahead. We also discuss the key regulatory issues of 2024 and celebrate the milestones under Rebeca's leadership at ICBA. Her perspectives on the future of community banking, digital transformation, and the role of local banks in fostering economic growth provide valuable insights for financial executives across all asset categories.

In the next in a series of podcasts from Money 20/20 in Las Vegas, Bankadelic chats with Wayne Miller, SVP Innovation Programs at the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA). As Miller puts it, innovation doesn't necessarily equal sexy tech: It's also about relationships. He takes us through how ICBA is helping FIs to identify, develop and foster partnerships between community banks and fintechs.

EPISODE 1712: In this KEEN ON show, Andrew talks to Simon Johnson, co-author of POWER & PROGRESS, on what we can learn from our 1000-year struggle over technology and prosperity to make our age of Generative AI more equitable SIMON JOHNSON is the Ronald A. Kurtz (1954) Professor of Entrepreneurship at the MIT Sloan School of Management, where he is head of the Global Economics and Management group. In 2007-08 he was chief economist at the International Monetary Fund, and he currently co-chairs the CFA Institute Systemic Risk Council. In February 2021, Johnson joined the board of directors of Fannie Mae. Johnson's most recent book, with Daron Acemoglu, Power and Progress: Our 1000-Year Struggle Over Technology and Prosperity, explores the history and economics of major technological transformations up to and including the latest developments in Artificial Intelligence.His previous book, with Jonathan Gruber, Jump-Starting America: How Breakthrough Science Can Revive Economic Growth and the American Dream, explained how to create millions of good new jobs around the U.S., through renewed public investment in research and development. This proposal attracted bipartisan support. Johnson was previously a senior fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics in Washington, D.C., a cofounder of BaselineScenario.com, a member of the Congressional Budget Office's Panel of Economic Advisors, and a member of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation's Systemic Resolution Advisory Committee. From July 2014 to early 2017, Johnson was a member of the Financial Research Advisory Committee of the U.S. Treasury's Office of Financial Research (OFR), within which he chaired the Global Vulnerabilities Working Group. “The Quiet Coup” received over a million views when it appeared in The Atlantic in early 2009. His book 13 Bankers: the Wall Street Takeover and the Next Financial Meltdown (with James Kwak), was an immediate bestseller and has become one of the mostly highly regarded books on the financial crisis. Their follow-up book on U.S. fiscal policy, White House Burning: The Founding Fathers, Our National Debt, and Why It Matters for You, won praise across the political spectrum. Johnson's academic research papers on long-term economic development, corporate finance, political economy, and public health are widely cited. “For his articulate and outspoken support for public policies to end too-big-to-fail”, Johnson was named a Main Street Hero by the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) in 2013. Named as one of the "100 most connected men" by GQ magazine, Andrew Keen is amongst the world's best known broadcasters and commentators. In addition to presenting KEEN ON, he is the host of the long-running How To Fix Democracy show. He is also the author of four prescient books about digital technology: CULT OF THE AMATEUR, DIGITAL VERTIGO, THE INTERNET IS NOT THE ANSWER and HOW TO FIX THE FUTURE. Andrew lives in San Francisco, is married to Cassandra Knight, Google's VP of Litigation & Discovery, and has two grown children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Civic Warriors, we speak with Rebeca Romero Rainey, President & CEO, of Independent Community Bankers of America - ICBA.Support the show

Rusty Cloutier joins Discover Lafayette to talk about the current state of the banking Industry. Many know Rusty as the founding President and CEO of MidSouth Bank which was organized in 1984 and has since been acquired by Hancock Whitney.  He has consistently been one of the leading and vocal advocates of community banking in the U. S. Rusty is a past chair of the National Advisory Committee of Fannie Mae, as well as past chair of the Independent Community Bankers of America. He served as a member of the Securities and Exchange Commission Advisory Committee on Smaller Public Companies and is a former Director of the New Orleans Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta.  Rusty is also the author of Big Bad Banks, How Greed and Ego among the big shots in banking and government created the crisis that wrecked our economy.

Friday was a commodity market holiday in recognition of Good Friday ahead of Easter. With the markets closed, AOA gave our guests the day off and we revisited previous interviews beginning with Marcia Bunger, Administrator of USDA's RMA about new changes to Margin Protection. Justin Tupper, President of the US Cattlemen's Association spoke about their recent work in DC in segment 2, and in segment 3, Anne Balcer, Head of Government Affairs at Independent Community Bankers of America and Gus Barker, President and CEO of First Community Bank discussed the health of community and rural banks. Paul Burke, head of the Soy Excellence Centers from the US Soybean Export Council and how they're adding value for US soy.  

In this weekend episode, three segments from this week's C-SPAN's Washington Journal program. First – Punchbowl News co-founder John Bresnahan discusses political reaction to a New York grand jury voting to indict former President Trump. Then, Brady's Kris Brown on this week's school shooting in Nashville and Congressional reaction to calls for more gun legislation. Plus, Independent Community Bankers of America's Rebeca Rainey on federal reaction to the SVB and Signature Bank crisis and what that means for smaller banks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AOA closed the week by discussing some big changes in Margin Protection insurance from the USDA Risk Management Administration with Marcia Bunger, RMA Administrator. In segment 2, Dr. Derrell Peel, Agribusiness Professor at Oklahoma State University discussed the changing economics in the feedlot and on the ranch. Banking issues were the focus in segment 3, with Anne Balcer, Senior Executive Vice President with the Independent Community Bankers of America and Gus Barker, President and CEO of First Community Bank in Newell, Iowa. The show closed with Norita Taylor, Director of Public Affairs for the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association, who are pushing for the passage of the Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act.

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Joining us on this week's episode of Coffee with Closers is Anne Balcer,  Senior Executive Vice President, Chief of Government Relations and Public Policy at the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA). Anne explains why a highly controversial push in Congress aimed at regulating credit cards would increase costs for Main Street banks and put consumers' rewards programs and card security protections in jeopardy. She also weighs in on why efforts to get the U.S. Postal Service into the banking business is a bad idea and why ICBA will continue to advocate for legislation allowing cannabis-related businesses to have access to the banking system in states where it is legal.  

An informative Zoom sit-down conversation with Minnesota native, Noah Wilcox, fourth-generation community banker, President, CEO, and Chairman of Grand Rapids State Bank, its holding company, Wilcox Bancshares Inc. and Chairman and CEO of Minnesota Lakes Bank based in Delano, Minnesota. Noah shares about his humbled roots with a hardworking single mother trying to make ends meet, who taught him drive, focus, and the results of a strong work ethic. Noah discusses his original career plans of majoring with art and photography at the University of Minnesota Duluth, but decided to pivot and ultimately become a fourth-generation community banker and leader within the industry. He discusses the importance of relationship building within the banking and financial industry, investing in individuals' and business' futures, working with the government to help support small businesses, especially after the 2008 recession, and the forms of technology and security systems his businesses take to ensure their client's investments are protected. Noah is a leader within the banking world as a past chairman of the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA), the only national organization that exclusively represents community banks. In addition, Noah is the vice chairman of the ICBA Nominating Committee, member on the Policy Development and ThinkTECH Selection committees an Executive Committee liaison for ICBA's Bank Education Committee. Noah concludes by sharing he decided in his free time during the 2020 pandemic to write a cookbook, which is now available for purchase. Enjoy this week's episode of Leader of the Pack; a podcast by Duluth Pack. Learn more about Grand Rapids State Bank at https://grsb.bank. Continue to support and buy American Made gear at www.duluthpack.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/duluth-pack/support

Crypto and blockchain has seen everything this year. From the start with it's all time highs and it's role in the Ukraine War, to the year ending with the debacles of Terra Luna and the mess left by FTX and much more. These instances have left industry edging more towards the importance of security and regulations in the space. We spoke with the Independent Community Bankers of America's Brian Laverdure to learn more about developments in crypto asset regulation and how they might help the industry rebound.

Here's the latest from the "Cannabis Daily" podcast team!!Remember, we're now dropping bonus episodes of the podcast featuring content from our Business of Cannabis: New York live event. Make sure you're following the podcast in your favorite app. Today's stories:Marijuana Moment reports that the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) has asked for urgent consideration of the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act, before the end of the year. Utah regulators will be pushing for new rules around delta-8 THC and other synthetic cannabinoids allowed in the state's medical cannabis supply, reports MJ Biz DailyBusinessCann reports that new guidance from the MHRA and the Home Office has sought to provide a step-by-step plan for companies ‘that do not already hold the necessary authorisations' to begin producing cannabis-based medicinal products and APIs in the UKTweet us and let us know your thoughts on today's episode, here.Email us about our stories, here.Missed the previous episode? You can catch up with it here. And here's some bonus content we released from the Business of Cannabis: New York Live event. About Cannabis Daily.Cannabis Daily is a cannabis news and interview program from Business of Cannabis. We highlight the companies, brands, people and trends driving the cannabis industry.Business of Cannabis is a cannabis industry platform marrying cannabis news, video and podcast content, newsletters and online and real-world cannabis events.Visit Business of Cannabis online:http://businessofcannabis.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/bofc_mediaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/businessofcannabisInstagram: https://instagram.com/businessofcannabisFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/bofcmediaSpotify: http://bofc.me/spotifyApple: http://bofc.me/applepodPodcasts Online: https://bofc.me/bofclive

Charles Potts is bringing technology to the community banking industry. Potts, the chief innovation officer for the Independent Community Bankers of America, connects community banks with fintech partners to develop innovative solutions that help bankers and consumers. Potts talks with David about the challenges community banks face in today's tech-driven world and the opportunities they have to thrive in the future.

Our next guest counsels clients on the evolving, complex legal and business issues impacting companies with interests in the regulated substances industries. His experience encompasses investigations and administrative and enforcement proceedings brought by federal, state, and self-regulatory bodies, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Florida Attorney General's Office, Florida Department of Financial Services, and Florida Office of Insurance Regulation.According to a recent survey from the Independent Community Bankers of America, 65% of respondents stated that they would support cannabis reform which would permit banks to work with state-level companies. In addition, another 71% of respondents said that improved access to financial systems within the cannabis sector would reduce the dangers of the current cash-based market. Even more, participants stated that delays in banking services pose a safety threat to cannabis companies. We also talk about the current state of Cannabis banking today. Cannabis banking is currently handled only by a small portion of the country's FDIC-insured banks who are willing to service cannabis companies operating legally under state law. According to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, only 755 banks service the cannabis industry, and that's out of 4200 FDIC-insured banks.For more Blunt Business go to Cannabisradio.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Two experts on banking and politics – Cam Fine, the former CEO of the Independent Community Bankers of America and Ed Yingling, the former CEO of the American Bankers Association – talk about how the different election outcomes will affect the industry. That includes a look at what legislation is likely to pass if the GOP seizes the House and Senate, and what agencies and rules Republicans will target.

Karen Thomas, the outgoing senior executive vice president of government relations and public policy at the Independent Community Bankers of America, talks about how the political influence of community banks has changed in the past two decades—and the biggest policy challenges facing them now. Those include closing the ILC loophole, CBDCs, and more.

We have to demystify that fintech is complicated, or fintech is difficult, or fintech is risky or scary. Fintech, to me, is opportunity,” says Greg Ohlendorf, President and CEO, First Community Bank and Trust.   He's joined by Joe Ehrhardt, CEO and Founder, Teslar Software; and podcast host Charles Potts, chief innovation officer of Independent Community Bankers of America, for a conversation about the digital imperative for community banks and how ICBA's ThinkTECH Accelerator can help them on their journey.   This episode was recorded during the ThinkTECH Showcase at ICBA LIVE 2022 in San Antonio, Texas.

Today, on AOA, Chris Bliley, SVP of Regulatory Affairs at Growth Energy joined the show to discuss a flawed study about ethanol's environmental impact. In segment 2, Mark Scanlon, SVP of Ag and Rural Affairs and Alan Keller, SVP of Legislative Affairs, both from Independent Community Bankers of America discussed the impact of a bill pending in both the House and Senate that would exempt interest from farmland/rural residence loans from taxation in FDIC institutions; which could lower interest rates on those loans by as much as 20%. And finally, Elaine Trevino, nominee for Chief Ag Negotiator at USTR withdrew her nomination from consideration, leaving that post open for the foreseeable future.

A timely conversation about recruiting and retaining top bank talent in today's competitive job market with Kim Kirk, COO of Queensborough National Bank & Trust Company; Tommy Marshall, Executive Director of Georgia Fintech Academy; and host Charles Potts, Chief Innovation Officer of Independent Community Bankers of America. This episode is sponsored by Atlas Platform.

Host Charles Potts, Chief Innovation Officer of the Independent Community Bankers of America, talks with Betsy Steinberg, Vice President of Pioneer Trust Bank NA about the bank's card fraud prevention strategies. Rebecca Kruse, Executive Vice President, Operations, for ICBA Bancard shares how they work with community banks to respond to fraud. This special episode is sponsored by Visa®. 

Robert Fisher, the CEO of $500 million-asset Tioga State Bank and chairman of the Independent Community Bankers of America, talks about the top concerns facing bankers right now, including staffing shortages and tech upgrades. He also discusses the controversial nomination of a new comptroller of the currency, how ICBA wants to address credit unions buying banks, and much more.

Host Charles Potts, Chief Innovation Officer of the Independent Community Bankers of America, talks with Steve Schnall, CEO of Quontic Bank about how the bank launched a cryptocurrency rewards program to generate customer interest. Brian Laverdure, Vice President, Payments and Technology Policy for ICBA offers insight on the changing crypto regulatory environment. This episode is sponsored by Atlas Platform. 

Due to a unavoidable scheduling situation, we aren't able to bring you the episode we had planned...but no worries...we're bringing out another "Greatest Hit"..."Mission Driven Innovation" with Charles Potts from the ICBA. Charles Potts is the SVP and Chief Innovation Officer for the Independent Community Bankers of America. "Innovation" and "community bankers" don't often go together you might say...but...Charles (and Barret frankly) say otherwise. Charles lays out his vision for the ICBA's role in bringing innovation to the community banking space and shares how they've already been doing that. There really is no excuse for community banks to lag in this area any more thanks to the ICBA and the ThinkTECH accelerator which you've heard some about on this podcast in the past. To find out more about the ThinkTECH accelerator, check out www.icba.org/solutions/thinktech As always, check out our sponsor, ICBA Securities, at https://www.icba.org/icba-securities

In this episode, Patrick Hedger, VP of Taxpayers Protection Alliance, & Jim Amundson, CEO of The Independent Community Bankers of Minnesota, join Tom to discuss how the IRS seeks access to American's bank accounts. Discover how this proposal is another attack on small business and may violate the constitution.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Daily Wire's Matt Walsh joins to discuss his speaking out against a school board's new policies and the hoops he had to jump through just to speak. Paul Merski, who is part of the Independent Community Bankers of America, joins to discuss President Biden's new IRS banking proposal that could have disastrous effects on small banks. Former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard joins to discuss the disaster at the border and the destructive path being taken by the Biden administration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Glenn and Stu discuss President Biden's $3.5 trillion infrastructure bill. Sen. Marsha Blackburn joins to discuss the testimonies three generals gave before the Senate Armed Forces Committee regarding the Afghanistan withdrawal. The Daily Wire's Matt Walsh joins to discuss his speaking out against a school board's new policies and the hoops he had to jump through just to speak. Paul Merski, who is part of the Independent Community Bankers of America, joins to discuss President Biden's new IRS banking proposal that could have disastrous effects on small banks. Former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard joins to discuss the disaster at the border and the destructive path being taken by the Biden administration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Paul Merski, Vice President of Congressional Relations & Strategy for the Independent Community Bankers of America

As the new CEO of New Market Bank, Anita Drentlaw is carrying on a family tradition that started with her great-grandfather more than 100 years ago. Drentlaw, the bank's president since 2014, took on the additional title of CEO in August. Under her watch as president, the bank reached $170 million in deposits for the first time. Drentlaw took over the CEO duties from her father, Bob Vogel, who continues as chair of the board. In all, four generations of the family have held leadership positions at the bank, which serves the south metro and has offices in Lakeville, Prior Lake and Elko New Market. Prior to becoming president, Drentlaw held a number of other positions at New Market Bank, including executive vice president and chief financial officer. Her resume also includes a stint as public accountant with McGladrey & Pullen, now RSM. A graduate of the University of St. Thomas and the University of Colorado's Graduate School of Banking, Drentlaw is active with the Independent Community Bankers of Minnesota and a number of charitable organizations. In the following interview with reporter Brian Johnson, Drentlaw talks about the history of New Market Bank, how the bank has fared during the pandemic, and the challenge of developing a talent pipeline in the finance business.

Host Charles Potts, CIO of the Independent Community Bankers of America, sits down with Eric Sprink to discuss his storied career and passion for community banking. This episode is brought to you by Atlas Platform.   Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, and Google. 

This week, we feature a conversation between Chris Nichols and Patrick Sells on how community banks should be thinking about bitcoin.  Chris serves as the Director of Capital Markets for SouthState Bank. He has 30+ years of banking experience, is an active bank investor, small business owner, frequent speaker, co-author of The Successful Lender's Field Guide, and frequent blogger. Patrick Sells serves as the Head of NYDIG's Bank Solutions business, building upon the momentum from NYDIG's efforts to bring the needed technological infrastructure for banks to be able to offer Bitcoin products and services such as custody, rewards programs and lending opportunities. Prior to joining NYDIG, Patrick served as Chief Innovation Officer at Quontic Bank, where he evolved the firm into a leading adaptive digital bank in the U.S. through a focus on technology and innovation. In 2020, Patrick was recognized as American Banker's "Digital Banker of the Year" and one of Independent Community Bankers of America's "40 under 40 Emerging Community Bank Leaders."  The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show are solely those of the participants involved and do not necessarily represent those of SouthState Bank and its employees.  SouthState Bank, N.A. - Member FDIC

Erik and Anita discuss the impact of the pandemic on businesses, the need for leadership, and the importance of giving back in our communities to achieve greatness! *This episode was recorded on March 8th, 2021 any tax information mentioned, might have changed by now. More about Anita: Anita Drentlaw is the President/CFO of New Market Bank. She began her career at the bank in October of 2002 as the Operations Officer after working for McGladrey & Pullen as a Financial Institution Tax Accountant. Over the years, she also held the position of Cashier and CFO. In January 2014, she took over as President/CFO. She is fortunate to be the 4th generation of her family to lead the bank. Her background includes earning a BA in Accounting from the University of St. Thomas in 2000, receiving her Certified Public Accounting certificate in March of 2001 and graduating from the Graduate School of Banking in Boulder, CO in 2010. She currently serves as the Vice Chairman for the Independent Community Bankers of MN (ICBM). She also services as the Vice Chair of the Consumer Financial Services Subcommittee for the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA). She has also been very involved in her community and several non-profits over the years including the Prior Lake-Savage Optimist Club (currently on the board and oversees the high school mentorship program the club provides), St. Michael's School and Church, board member of Chase's Warrior Foundation (provides adaptive equipment to kids with special needs), mentor to high school student through the MNCAPS (MN Center for Advanced Professional Studies), member of the Dakota Scott Counties Workforce Board, and the Lakeville Chamber of Commerce (chair of annual fall gala and member of membership luncheon committee). She enjoys spending time with her husband and 2 daughters. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

March 11, 2020, was the day that many Americans began to realize COVID was going to radically change their lives, as businesses transitioned to work from home and the U.S. stopped all travel to Europe. Several bankers had a front-row seat to the events of that day at a White House meeting with President Trump and his advisers. We talk with three participants—Rob Nichols, head of the American Bankers Association, Rebeca Romero Rainey, CEO of the Independent Community Bankers of America, and Richard Hunt, leader of the Consumer Bankers Association—to go behind the scenes about that meeting, what they would advise President Biden now and the impact COVID has had on the financial services industry.

On this week's podcast, Paul interviews Jerry Walker, President & CEO of the Independent Community Bankers Association of New Mexico. After chatting about the importance of independent and community banks in New Mexico, Paul and Jerry spend most of the podcast discussing bills before the New Mexico Legislature that would create a new, state-owned bank. The twin NM bills, SB 313 and HB 236 are moving through the Legislature now. 

Rebeca Romero Rainey, the CEO and president of the Independent Community Bankers of America, talks about fintechs’ increasing efforts to break into banking, the return of Walmart’s banking ambitions, and her group’s agenda for 2021. She also tackles what banks learned during the first round of PPP and responds to Gary Cohn’s prediction that community banks are due for significant consolidation.

  How has the recent political climate affected financial institutions in the U.S.? What impact might potential upcoming changes have? Terry Ammons, Wipfli partner, discusses these topics and more with special guest Charles Potts, Senior Vice President and Chief Innovation Officer at Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA). Listen in as Ammons and Potts also dive into: · Financial inclusion, literacy and education as trends within financial institutions · Non-interest income, and how it’s one of the biggest problems financial institutions have coming out of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) · The Consolidated Appropriations Act’s impact on small businesses The featured brewery of this episode was Wild Heaven Beer.  

Our host Ron chats with Aaron Stetter - executive vice president, policy and political operations for the Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA). Stetter is responsible for advocating ICBA’s policy priorities before Congress, the executive branch and industry coalitions. His issue areas include regulatory relief, unfair competition from tax-exempt entities, cannabis banking and various payments issues. Additionally, he supervises ICBA’s political action committee, ICBPAC, the association’s robust advocacy program as well as state relations.

Charles Potts is the SVP and Chief Innovation Officer for the Independent Community Bankers of America. "Innovation" and "community bankers" don't often go together you might say...but...Charles (and Barret frankly) say otherwise. Charles lays out his vision for the ICBA's role in bringing innovation to the community banking space and shares how they've already been doing that. There really is no excuse for community banks to lag in this area any more thanks to the ICBA and the ThinkTECH accelerator which you've heard some about on this podcast in the past. To find out more about the ThinkTECH accelerator, check out https://www.icba.org/solutions/thinktech

Lindsay joined me in November 2020 on The CRA Files podcast, this is our dialogue which I believe you will enjoy! Lindsay shares her distinct background in community banking, the important nature of educating bankers who serve various communities nationwide, why community banking is critical to neighborhood edification, and what those interested in a career in training and development can do specifically to get involved now! www.icba.org ABOUT LINDSAY:Lindsay LaNore is group executive vice president of the Independent Community Bankers of America's® (ICBA) Community Banker University®. She oversees all of ICBA's acclaimed educational offerings that serve more than 120,000 community bankers in the United States each year.ICBA's Community Bank University delivers hundreds of courses, live seminars and webinars, online training, publications, and certification programs in specialties from compliance to payments technology. LaNore also oversees Community Banker University's conferences for bankers, including the ICBA LEAD FWD Summit. In addition to publications and events, LaNore also directs the ICBA Bank Director Program reaching thousands of directors each year.Before joining ICBA, LaNore served as director of compliance and training services for Bequeaith Banking Solutions, a leading regulatory compliance and credit management consulting firm serving financial institutions and national trade associations, including ICBA. At Bequeaith, she worked with community banks across the country. She was a co-instructor of the ICBA's Compliance Institute, BSA/AML Institute and Annual Certification Conference for over eight years.LaNore has a BS in Finance from the University of Minnesota at Duluth and a JD from the William Mitchell College of Law.TEXT "CHAMP" TO 312-847-4071 TO CONNECT WITH ME! I'd love to hear from you as well as ensure you're first to get resources and insight from me, network with my contacts, recommended podcast episodes, and much more! www.champronbrooks.com Check me out on IG www.instagram.com/champ_ron_ and on the Clubhouse app!

Independent Community Bankers of America's Lindsay LaNore, Director of Education & Special Events joins host Ron Brooks to discuss learning and development as it relates to CRA.

Rebeca Romero Rainey is president and CEO of the Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA), the leading advocacy organization representing community banks. A third-generation community banker born and raised in Taos, New Mexico, she is the former Chairman and CEO of Centinel Bank of Taos.

This spring during the height of the Covid shutdowns I tried to apply for a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan through Chase Bank, the large multinational bank that I used for business banking. After weeks of receiving no assistance from Chase, I reconsidered my banking choices in their entirety. I have now moved my business banking to a community bank in my region, and I am so happy that I did. I received immediate assistance on my PPP loan application, and I'm already beginning to see the long lasting benefits of banking within my local community. Today I'm joined by Paul Merski of the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA), a trade organization representing over 5,000 community banks, for a conversation about how Community Banks work to champion and support small businesses. In this episode, we'll cover: What community banking is, and how does it differs from large multinational banksCommunity banking's dedication to small business loans How keeping your money in your community bank supports a thriving local economyTips for moving your small business banking from a large bank to a community bank If you're interested in exploring how community banking could benefit your business, visit ICBA.org and use their bank locator to find a community bank near you. Let me know what you got from this episode! Take a screenshot, add it to your Instagram Stories, tag @andreasagerlaw and let me know! Links: Instagram Website FacebookTwitter Disclaimer: The Legalpreneur Podcast is advertising/marketing material. It is not legal advice. Please consult with your attorney on these topics. Copyright Andrea Sager Law 2020

Charles Potts, the Chief Innovation Officer of the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) is joined by University of Georgia (UGA) rising junior Faeez Juneja. The discussion considers the acceleration of innovation in the community banking space and also touches on Faeez's upcoming book - "Trillion Dollar Fortune" that will release in December 2020 with New Degree Press.

We recently had the chance to have our guest David Pere be a part of a panel where we discuss all things seller financing (see Episode 85). In this episode, we welcome him back to hear all about what he’s done since the last time we featured him on the show. Oftentimes, people who begin investing in real estate do it to supplement their income from a salary or quit their day jobs. Back in January of 2019, David introduced to us the idea and strategies to invest in real estate while serving in the military full time (see Episode 35). And since then, David has grown his out-of-state portfolio, taken part in a syndication, dabbled around with a flip, and is currently House Hacking in sunny San Diego. Up to this point, David is still serving in the Marines full time and simultaneously growing his business. He’s having a blast doing it and shows no sign of slowing down any time soon. Some key takeaways from our conversation with David: 1) Syndications are a good way to build wealth and you can definitely learn a lot about the business, but David wouldn’t recommend jumping into it as your first investment. There are many pieces to the puzzle, and it might just be a little too complex and a little too complicated for someone just getting started. 2) Be attentive to the contractors you hire. You don’t necessarily need to micromanage your contractors and handymen, but make sure you keep close tabs on their work. Make sure to look at the work they’ve done and make sure it’s done correctly. If you don’t know what to look for, make sure to have someone who does. This can be done by a trusted colleague or a property manager. 3) Be attentive to how you bill and pay your contractors. Projects can easily go over budget and become overrun because of poor planning. When dealing with the financial side of the business, you want to make sure you are on top of when your cash flows. If you want to stay profitable, do not get careless with your money. 4) Have reserves and budget accordingly. Despite having challenges with his rentals, David stays afloat because he has security in his investments. Many times, investors only focus on purchasing as cheap as possible, but ignore how to manage investments effectively as well. “Just because you can purchase a property for no money down doesn’t mean you should,” David says. Do your due diligence and create a plan with multiple exit strategies. If David could go back and talk to his 16 year old self, he’d tell him, “Start networking immediately and be better with your money!”   An unexpected benefit of real estate investing, David said, was the thrill of the hunt. David doesn’t necessarily need to work anymore, but he still does because it’s fun and he enjoys what he does. A piece of advice David would tell his friends looking to get started in real estate would be to “Learn, network, take action.” Surround yourself with people who are doing what you want to do. David recommends using Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) to help you find local community banks for financing and other perks that big institutions don’t offer. He recommends reading The Like Switch: An Ex-FBI Agent's Guide to Influencing, Attracting, and Winning People Over by Jack Schafer and Marvin Karlins to help you learn about the psychology involved in social interactions (because after all, real estate is a people business). If you’d like to get in touch with David, visit: www.frommilitarytomillionaire.com or follow him on Instagram @frommilitarytomillionaire

Last week Doug Nielson of US Bank highlighted how inspiration comes in different places including different geographies. This week on Breaking Banks, we hear from Andy Hernandez, Chief Digital Officer of Regions Bank in a session recorded live in the Sundance Screening Room as part of the MX Fintech Festival, and Charles Potts, Chief Innovation Officer at Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) and formerly Fintech Catalyst at the Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC) at Georgia Tech. This episode brought to you by Theragun (solving Host Jason’s hip issues), CoMotion (our partner at the University of Washington) and the Miles Card (for all the rewards junkies).

In this episode of the Arkansas Inc podcast, host Clark Cogbill discusses the successful ICBA ThinkTech Accelerator with President & CEO of the Independent Community Bankers of America Bancard Tina Giorgio.

Rebeca Romero Rainey is president and CEO of ICBA, the leading advocacy organization exclusively representing community banks. A third-generation community banker born and raised in Taos, N.M., Romero Rainey is the former Chairman and CEO of Centinel Bank of Taos. Upon graduating from Wellesley College, she returned home to Taos with the dream of continuing her family’s business of running the town’s only local community bank. The Independent Community Bankers of America® creates and promotes an environment where community banks flourish. With more than 50,000 locations nationwide, community banks constitute 99 percent of all banks, employ nearly 750,000 Americans and are the only physical banking presence in one in three U.S. counties. Community banks channel local deposits into the Main Streets and neighborhoods they serve, spurring job creation, fostering innovation and fueling their customers’ dreams in communities throughout America.

Joshua Habursky is the Assistant Vice President of Advocacy at the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA), whose mission is to promote an environment for local banks to flourish. Habursky, a national leader in grassroots advocacy, is also the founder and chairman of the Grassroots Professional Network (GPN), an educational professional development organization with over 27,000 members.  Habursky: Was raised in Erie, Pennsylvania. Obtained his BA in Political Science at Washington and Jefferson College. Received his MA from Georgetown University in American Government and Politics. Received a graduate certificate from the London School of Economics in International Business and Political Economy, and a certificate in Nonprofit Leadership from Harvard University. While an undergraduate student, co-founded Founder's Strategies, a political consulting firm making $300,000 in two cycles. Hasrevious grassroots management experience with American Diabetes Association and American Motorcyclist Association, and Adjunct Professor at West Virginia University. Independent Community Bankers of America is a federal advocacy organization for local banks. Habursky, as an Assistant Vice President of Advocacy, works on creative campaigning, discussing a few of those techniques with Jim.  Habursky created the Grassroots Professional Network in 2015, while working at the American Motorcyclist Association, after recognizing a lack of free professional development opportunities for grassroots advocacates. Grassroots Professional Network hosts educational webinars, conferences, and working groups about new tools and techniques for effective advocacy. For more information about organizations mentioned in podcast: Beekeeper Group American Motorcyclist Association Founder's Strategies Help us grow! Leave us a rating and review - it's the best way to bring new listeners to the show.  Have a suggestion, or want to chat with Jim? Email him at: Jim@theLobbyingShow.com Follow The Lobbying Show on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for weekly updates about the show, our guests, and more.

For decades community banks have been the lifeblood of small towns across America. Almost by definition they are closer to their communities than large banks or even fintech platforms. And while they don’t have the technology budgets of large banks they are acutely aware of the need to adapt to the changing needs of their […] The post Podcast 180: Kevin Tweddle of Independent Community Bankers of America appeared first on Lend Academy.

In a world of huge banks, it's easy to forget that millions of folks in the United States bank at smaller institutions in their local communities. These are community banks, and they hold massive appeal precisely because they’re smaller, more nimble institutions. Just like big bank customers, community bank customers are getting credit cards and using them to pay for goods and services, and businesses want to set up merchant accounts with their local banks. This week, Scott discusses all of this and more with his guest Tina Giorgio, who is the President and CEO of ICBA Bancard... the payments wing of the Independent Community Bankers of America. Listen in to learn more about community banking, and how it all ties into the greater payments industry. Find show notes and more at: https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/

Camden Fine, the president of the Independent Community Bankers of America, is due to retire this week. We talk with him about his long career — and his fears for the future of his industry.

Ron Paul is someone I have always admired and looked up to. Ron is a classy man, a terrific father, and an extremely successful businessman. Ron is a humble man but his accomplishments include being named “Community Banker of the Year” for the Eastern Region, by the Independent Community Bankers of America, Named by Washington Business Journal as a member of the Washington, DC area “Power 100”, and being inducted into the “Washington Business Hall of Fame”. Yet, while his accolades in business are many, he brims with pride when talking about his family and the philanthropic work he has done to fight kidney disease and different forms of cancer. Ron is a high character human who has faced all kinds of set-backs in his life, yet he maintains a strong sense of self and understanding of his values. If you want to learn more about his work in fighting kidney disease you can check out the Ron & Joy Paul Kidney Center here. Thanks to Ron for the time and being so open.  

Patrick Jenkins and guests discuss data showing the importance of the single market, Deutsche Bank's potential $14bn fine, and the fallout from the Wells Fargo mis-selling scandal, with special guest Terry Jorde, chief of staff at the Independent Community Bankers of America. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.