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What South Dakota Independent Community Banks Can Learn From Dan Gable

February 2, 2024

by: Megan Olson, President & CEO, ICBSD I recently had the honor of meeting the legendary Dan Gable, a figure revered in the world of college wrestling as one of the greatest of all time. Gable boasts an impressive resume, including two NCAA Division I national championships, a world gold medal, and an Olympic gold […]

It’s time for the Next Generation of Community Bankers to Carry the Torch

February 2, 2024

by: Josh Hogue, Chairman of ICBSD, President, Reliabank Dakota 2024 is in full swing, and the pulse of our community banking landscape should be top of mind. As we navigate the ever-evolving community banking landscape, it is imperative that we recognize the vital role the team members within our banks play in our industry’s collective […]

Champions of Community: The Behl Family’s Enduring Legacy in Scotland, SD

February 2, 2024

Nestled 28 miles northwest of Yankton, South Dakota, lies the close-knit town of Scotland, a community with an impressive track record. With a population of around 900, Scotland boasts a thriving K-12 school, meticulously maintained parks and recreational spaces, a bustling Main Street teeming with local businesses, a local hospital, and the distinction of being […]

Champions of Community: The Behl Family\’s Enduring Legacy in Scotland, SD

February 2, 2024

Nestled 28 miles northwest of Yankton, South Dakota, lies the close-knit town of Scotland, a community with an impressive track record. With a population of around 900, Scotland boasts a thriving K-12 school, meticulously maintained parks and recreational spaces, a bustling Main Street teeming with local businesses, a local hospital, and the distinction of being […]

Champions of Community: The Behl Family\’s Enduring Legacy in Scotland, SD

February 2, 2024

Nestled 28 miles northwest of Yankton, South Dakota, lies the close-knit town of Scotland, a community with an impressive track record. With a population of around 900, Scotland boasts a thriving K-12 school, meticulously maintained parks and recreational spaces, a bustling Main Street teeming with local businesses, a local hospital, and the distinction of being […]

Application Red Flags: How to Prevent Financial Fraud

February 2, 2024

by: BHG Financial, an ICBSD Preferred Partner In the world of financial lending, institutions need to have multiple checks and balances in place to protect their assets, their customers, and the future of their organization. Sadly, some individuals try to use our fair nature against us for deceptive gain. Efforts to obtain funding through fraudulent […]

Managing A Buy Now, Pay Later Loan Program

February 2, 2024

by: Tiffany M. Miller, Davenport Evans, an ICBSD Preferred Partner If you purchased something online this holiday season, you were likely given multiple payment options at checkout, including an option to “buy now, pay later (BNPL)”. A BNPL loan allows borrowers to defer payment on purchased items. Borrowers pay little to nothing at checkout but […]

Navigating the Potential Impact of Recent Regulatory Guidance

October 19, 2023

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] by: Gale Simons-Poole, Chief Regulatory Relations Officer, BHG Financial, an ICBSD Preferred Partner Banks are facing unprecedented risk management challenges amid rapid technological and competitive changes. Federal and state authorities have recently issued guidance to address paradigm-altering shifts such as climate change, artificial intelligence (A.I.), cryptocurrency, digital and mobile banking, credit models, data security, and […]

Tips for Avoiding Lending Limit Violations in Loan Purchase Programs and Participation Agreements

October 19, 2023

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=\”Tips for Avoiding Lending Limit Violations in Loan Purchase Programs and Participation Agreements\” google_fonts=\”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal\”][vc_column_text]      by: Charles D. Gullickson and Keith A. Gauer, Davenport Evans Law Firm, an ICBSD Preferred Partner Many South Dakota banks seek to diversify their loan portfolios to include commercial or real estate loans originated in other markets. Because […]

Meeting Expectations with Technology and Security

October 19, 2023

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=\”Meeting Expectations with Technology and Security\” google_fonts=\”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal\”][vc_column_text]Meeting Expectations with Technology, Security Mary Williams, Executive Vice President, Chief Operations Officer and Operations Team The expectation of today’s banking customer is not just account access 24-7, the expectation is instantaneous transactions. And no one knows this better than Mary Williams, Executive Vice President and Chief Operations […]