April Bank Training Webinars
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OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE NEBRASKA INDEPENDENT COMMUNITY BANKERS ASSOCIATION
Pub. 3 2024 Issue 2
NICB Endorsed Partners and Associate Members
NICB Endorsed Partners Bankers Compliance Consulting — Dave Dickenson Barret Graduate School of Banking — Memphis, Tennessee Community Bankers Webinar Network — Financial Ed Dell Computers ICBA Securities — Jim Reber ICBA Bancard NICB-CBAK Liquidity Program SHAZAM — presented last year at Area Meetings Spectrum Financial — Fee Income with Credit Insurance Products/Services, Identity Theft
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The Power of Inquiry Leadership Success Through Asking Questions
In the dynamic landscape of modern banking, effective leadership isn’t just about giving orders; it’s about fostering collaboration, driving innovation and empowering teams to achieve their full potential. One often overlooked yet powerful tool in a leader’s arsenal is the art of asking questions. Contrary to widespread belief, leadership isn’t about having all the answers;
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Recession Proofing How To Benefit From a Lull in the Economy
Tell me if you’ve heard this: An inverted yield curve is highly correlated with a subsequent recession. And might I point out that the U.S. treasury curve has been upside down pushing two years now? Since we’re playing master of the obvious, let’s mention that the Fed — while not quite ready to start cutting
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Checks & Balances SVB: One Year Later
It’s been one year since Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) collapsed, followed by Signature Bank just days later, shaking the financial world and leaving community banks to manage the aftershocks. Since that time, ICBA has been the sole national voice representing community banks exclusively to ensure they would not have to pay for the mistakes of
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3 ALCO Strategies To Manage Risk and Maximize Profitability
A strategic asset/liability management committee (ALCO) monitors and manages risks associated with a bank or credit union’s balance sheet. Even more importantly, the ALCO can help identify strategies that optimize profitability, liquidity and the outside availability of funding. A recent Abrigo webinar identified strategies for ALCO members to consider as they assess common options for
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Hold On! Bank Loan Quality Doesn’t Align with Wall Street Metrics
Well . . . at least not in real time. I recently heard a senior lending officer proclaim, with obvious relief, “Looks like we’ve dodged the recession bullet. We’re refocusing on loan growth opportunities.” The Fed-orchestrated “soft landing” is, of course, what our industry desires, but history clearly warns that it can take years before
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Flourish – Putting the Person in Personalized Marketing
When it comes to community bank marketing, it’s about the person, not the product. As relationship bankers, the client connection drives community bank decisioning around solutions, promotions and outreach. Through every communication, community banks seek to deepen their customer ties, not merely sell them on the next big thing. With that, we again see how
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President’s Message – Embracing Renewal: A Springtime Perspective
As the world emerges from the frosty grasp of winter, there’s a palpable sense of renewal in the air. Springtime, with its blossoming flowers and warmer weather, brings about a spirit of rejuvenation and growth. This sentiment is particularly resonant within the community banking sector, where resilience and adaptability are foundational traits. And it is
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