Steve Keen: Safeguarding SBA Aug 01st 2018 12:08am on Advocacy & Policy, Connections, Industry Insight, Legislation, Washington Watch Steve Keen: Safeguarding SBA Aug 01st 2018 12:08am on Advocacy & Policy, Connections, Industry Insight, Legislation, Washington Watch A new law prevents disruptions to the SBA 7(a) lending program
Field Notes: Mark Nowak, The Bank of New Glarus Jun 28th 2018 12:06am on Advocacy & Policy, Connections, Member Grassroots The Bank of New Glarus first opened its doors on Oct. 30, 1893. Now, here we are, on the cusp of our 125th anniversary and going strong! While much has changed in our industry over these 125 years, we’ve held steadfast to our mission statement: its purpose, vision and values.
How to supercharge your advocacy Jun 28th 2018 12:06am on Advocacy & Policy, Connections, Member Grassroots Brad Bolton of Community Spirit Bank offers his tips on effective lobbying for community banks.
Field Notes: Noah Wilcox Jun 01st 2018 12:06am on Advocacy & Policy, Connections, Member Grassroots We must make Washington listen
How to arrange an August recess meeting Jun 01st 2018 12:06am on Advocacy & Policy, Connections, Member Grassroots
Chris Cole: The credit union tax exemption gains D.C.’s attention Jun 01st 2018 12:06am on Advocacy & Policy, Columns, Industry Insight, Legislation, Washington Watch Congress is suddenly raising red flags on the credit union tax exemption.
9 ways to sharpen your lobbying skills May 01st 2018 12:05am on Advocacy & Policy, Connections, Member Grassroots It’s time to start thinking about scheduling August recess meetings with your legislators. Here are some dos and don’ts for making your meetings count.
How could regtech ease the compliance burden? Apr 02nd 2018 12:04am on Compliance Corner, Departments & Columns, Focus, General, Regulation / Compliance Community banks are increasingly turning to regulatory technology to help them be more efficient and effective in their compliance efforts. By Karen Epper Hoffman With the industry abuzz about all things fintech, it can be easy to forget that technology is being applied to support and streamline banking efforts in compliance as well as retail…
ICBA’s plan to preserve the SBA loan program Feb 27th 2018 12:02am on Advocacy & Policy, Business, Focus, Lending A bipartisan, bicameral plan preserves the SBA program.
How to avoid a social storm during a crisis Jan 02nd 2018 12:01am on Regulation / Compliance, slide, Technology These days, reputation is everything. Take control of how news of a crisis is delivered to employees, customers and the general public by developing a solid crisis communication plan.