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Inside the Sessions   Scott Anchin | Senior Vice President, Strategic Initiatives and Policy, ICBA Presentation The Fraud and Scams Policy Landscape for Community Banks Community banks know their customers, and the trust that follows is one of the strongest defenses against fraud and scams. As the landscape shifts across federal regulation, federal legislation, state […]

ICBSD Member Community Banks Help Direct $8,510,250 to South Dakota Organizations Through FHLB Member Impact Fund ICBSD member community banks, in partnership with Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines (FHLB Des Moines), helped direct $8,510,250 in funding to South Dakota nonprofits and community organizations through the FHLB Member Impact Fund. Of that total, $6,078,750

After more than three decades in banking, Jim Amundson still talks about community banking with the same enthusiasm and curiosity that first drew him into the industry. Today, as CEO of United Bankers’ Bank (UBB), Amundson leads one of the nation’s largest bankers’ banks, serving community banks across 26 states. But ask him about his

  Reaching 100 years is a milestone. Sustaining relevance over that time is something more. For many community banks across South Dakota, that raises a familiar question: what does it take to remain relevant across generations of customers, employees, and leadership, especially as the environment around you continues to change? BankStar Financial’s story offers one

One of the things that makes community banking unique is the willingness of bankers to step up, stay involved, and advocate for the future of our industry and the communities we serve. The ICBSD Black Hills Retreat is always a great opportunity to reconnect with peers and spend time together in the Hills, but it

This year’s ICBA Capital Summit in Washington, D.C. reinforced the importance of community bankers staying engaged in the legislative process. If we are not actively involved, decisions will be made without the perspective of the communities we serve every day. The timing of this year’s Summit was especially important. While we were in Washington, lawmakers

There is something special about the Black Hills that keeps people coming back year after year, which is exactly why we are excited to bring the ICBSD Black Hills Retreat back to its roots this summer. For many years, the retreat was held at Sylvan Lake Lodge before eventually moving to Deadwood. This year, we

ICBA is launching a new campaign focused on a clear contrast: community banking vs. crypto and what’s at stake for the people and communities our members serve. Their message is built around four key ideas that drive home the contrast: 1. Community banks drive local economies They are the primary source of lending for small

3 Crucial Aspects of Estate Planning the Right Way Steven Miller, Estate Settlement & Fiduciary Counsel, First National Wealth Management Estate planning is essential to securing your future, but many people focus primarily on the basics, like drafting a will or creating a trust, while overlooking other crucial aspects. A well-rounded estate plan goes beyond

— Megan Olson, President & CEO, ICBSD Fraud isn’t slowing down, and a single bank cannot track every new scheme alone. The best defense is staying connected, sharing information, and learning from others who are seeing these issues in real time. That’s why we’ve launched a new member resource: the Financial Fraud Advisory Forum. Offered