— Lucas White, ICBA Chairman,  President, The Fountain Trust Company, Covington, IN This year’s list of Best Community Banks to Work For made me think about what it takes to be a great employer. No two community banks are exactly alike, but we share a common sense of purpose, a focus on relationship banking and a […]

— Mark Scanlan, SVP of Agriculture and Rural Policy, ICBA      Scott Marks, Assistant VP of Congressional Relations, ICBA A comprehensive piece of legislation, the farm bill is currently being redrafted after its 2023 expiration and extension through Sept. 30, 2024. Signed into law in 2018, the farm bill covers a range of programs […]

— James Reber, CEO, ICBA Securities While we in the financial services sector start thinking about monetary policy in the coming year, there’s a new wrinkle to consider. Many Fed-watchers, rate prognosticators, economists and even investors had been betting on substantially lower rates in 2025 for many months. It looked like the corner had been […]

From managing a community bank to shaping state legislation, Hugh Bartels has demonstrated that the skills and relationships built in community banking are valuable assets in public service. His journey—from community banker in South Dakota to the Speaker of the House—has been defined by his ability to foster connections, understand regulations, and make decisions that […]

– BHG Financial Institution Network Collaborations between financial services technology firms (fintechs) and financial institutions are occurring more frequently than ever. Many financial companies see fintechs as an affordable, nimble solution to their technology gaps. Others partner with fintechs for assistance with compliance and regulatory governance. The fastest-growing fintech segment enables financial institutions to diversify […]

Owner of Rebekah Scott Designs, husband discuss business journeys and ‘how we money’   It all started with cutting up curtains. It’s a true story, but it also contains a metaphor that any entrepreneur could relate to. “At one point, I ran out of money for supplies,” said Rebekah Scott regarding the origins of her handmade purse […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Decoding Cyber Coverage: Navigating Claims, Policy Options and Their Impact on FI Bond and D&O Decisions with Curt Smallbrock” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]Decoding Cyber Coverage: Navigating Claims, Policy Options and Their Impact on FI Bond and D&O Decisions with Curt Smallbrock, Community Bankers Financial Services During the Fall Directors & Management Conference community bankers will […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Michael Dummer, Deputy Director of the South Dakota Division of Banking, will be Discussing Key Risks in Banking at the 2024 Fall Directors & Management Conference!” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]Michael Dummer, Deputy Director of the South Dakota Division of Banking, will be Discussing Key Risks in Banking at the 2024 Fall Directors & Management […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Eric Henderson, Head Coach of Men’s Basketball, SDSU, will be Delivering the Feature Presentation at the 2024 Fall Directors & Management Conference!” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]Eric Henderson, Head Coach of Men’s Basketball, SDSU, will be Delivering the Feature Presentation at the 2024 Fall Directors & Management Conference! In the presentation “Building a TEAM,” Eric […]