ICBA Community Bankers University
Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) provides a suite of valuable education resources. Through the Affiliate Education Program with ICBA, BCBA is able to bring these exclusive opportunities and certification programs to our KY members. When attending or registering for any affiliate programs with ICBA/BCBA, you may request a letter of attendance that can be submitted to ICBA for continuing education credit. As you register to attend any ICBA Community Banker University events, please enter the designated association code KY-BCBA in the State Association Code field found under the apply discount button. Every time you use the State Association Code, it will benefit BCBA.
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More About ICBA Certification Programs
ICBA certification programs are designed to raise the standards of professionalism in the industry and give consumers a consistent stamp of approval to look for when selecting a banker.
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To make this happen, respected members of the ICBA certification board establish baseline criteria in several areas of specialization. Then, experienced, nationally recognized instructors create training programs that target the needs of community banks based on those criteria. Finally, competency testing is measured after completion and a certification designation is granted. Annual continuing professional education is then required to ensure participants remain current.
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Community Banker University is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: nasbaregistry.org.
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More About the ICBA's Bank Director Program
The Bank Director Program provides exclusive director-related training, tailored to meet the needs of your board. The program includes bi-monthly newsletters, online training courses, new director training videos, governance and employment law hotlines, and preferred pricing on resources and events. Train your entire board for one low price. This program is a must have for all bank directors.
Find out more at Bank Director Program
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Bank Director Program Features and Benefits: Bank Director Video Series, Online Training, Newsletters, Governance Help, ICBA Employment Law Hotline, Big Savings: Events Resources.
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ICBA MEMBER EXCLUSIVE PRICE
ONE PRICE FOR YOUR ENTIRE BANK BOARD!
$795*
Price valid for new Bank Director Program members. Annual Bank Director Program membership runs Oct. 1 through Sept. 30. ICBA non-member price is $1,195.
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Bank Director Current Issues Seminar
In this one-day seminar, bank directors and executive community bank leadership from across the country will converge to gain new perspective on corporate board governance and acquire the skills and knowledge needed to promote long-term institutional value. Key learnings include risk and credit management in today’s environment, human capital strategies for attracting and retaining staff, fintech partnership strategies, and more. To attend the Annual Bank Director Current Issues Seminar, you must be fully registered to attend ICBA LIVE.
More About the ICBA Leadership Academy Program
The Leadership Academy is a comprehensive, innovative leadership training program. The curriculum provides community bankers with the opportunity to learn leadership skills, technical banking subject matter and demonstrates how advocacy efforts impact the banking industry. The program is comprised of both online coursework and in-person events providing for networking and peer engagement. The Leadership Academy teaches the necessary skills to move your employees forward within your organization.
Learn more at Leadership Academy
More About ICBA Online Training Information
Are you looking to train your entire staff? You may choose a flexible plan to meet your needs that offers access to more than 425 courses!
More About the ICBA Resources and Reference Guide
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Bank Director Bible
COMING SOON
Bank Director Glossary
Bank Director Glossary contains more than 200 pages of customary terms used by regulators, executive officers, industry consultants, and attorneys including the latest financial regulations and industry terminology every director needs to understand.
Bank Policies
Alleviate the tedious task of developing bank policies from scratch. These policies provide a quick reference with thorough, easy-to-read instructions to guide your bank through the policy development or revision process.
There are over 100 policies available, covering everything from compliance to lending and social media. Policies are provided in an editable Word document, so you can quickly customize these policies to work for your bank.
Boardroom Strategies for FI’s
Boardroom Strategies for Financial Institutions focuses on the relationships among board members and how to be effective inside the boardroom. It is a must have for new and experienced board members. This book is a companion book to The Ultimate Guide for Bank Directors, Revised Edition.
The Ultimate Guide for Bank Directors
The Ultimate Guide for Bank Directors provides bank directors with the knowledge and insight necessary for performing their fiduciary responsibilities conscientiously and effectively. This is a must read for every board member or bank executive aspiring to become a director.
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Subscriptions
Audit Working Papers
Establish strong audit procedures to help support your bank's internal control environment and mitigate institution risk. Ensure a complete and comprehensive cross-departmental audit scope with this customizable resource that can be scaled to fit the size, complexity, and risk profile of your bank.
Topic areas are organized by Excel Workbooks. Each workbook may contain worksheets for the work program, internal control questionnaires, internal memos, testing and review checklists.
Bank Compliance Check-Up
The Bank Compliance Checkup Program provides a comprehensive system for on-going monitoring of your bank’s compliance with Deposit, Lending, Administrative and IT/Tech/Security regulations. Your subscription includes Excel checklists, that when completed, will provide a report of satisfactory compliance or deficiencies.
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Compliance Desk Book & Bulletin Service
The ICBA Compliance Deskbook is the industry’s premier resource for compliance information. Find everything in one spot! Access regulations, important dates, agency guidance, questionnaires, and other resources in one place. You’ll also receive notifications on the latest updates to existing regulations and new regulations.
Compliance Working Papers
The compliance working papers are essential for monitoring your financial institution’s compliance with federal consumer compliance laws and regulations. This electronic resource can be saved to your computer desktop or office network to ensure easy access to the compliance working papers and updates.
Compliance working papers topics include, compliance program management, lending compliance, deposit compliance, BSA/AML compliance, and advertising compliance. Each regulatory topic includes, a summary of related regulations, action plans, and checklists.
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Digital
Bank Director Video Series
The Bank Director Video Series features 7 different presentations that vary from 14-20 minutes in length. These can be used during board meetings, for annual training, new director training or topic refreshers.
BSA/AML Training Series
Staff training is a core requirement of a satisfactory Bank Secrecy Act and Anti-Money Laundering (BSA/AML) compliance program. Examiners specifically look for BSA/AML training by job category when measuring the effectiveness of a bank's program.
The BSA/AML Video Training Series - Updated in 2021 - is a must-have training tool that allows you to offer training that is specific to employees and particular job categories. Videos include, BSA officer and staff, frontline and operations staff, lenders and lending staff, senior management and the board of directors, general staff.
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BCBA Members: When you register to attend any ICBA Community Banker University events, please enter the designated association code KY-BCBA under the apply discount button.
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Conferences
The ICBA LEAD FWD Summit is the only national leadership conference for the community banking industry and delivers powerful learning for leaders at every level.
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By focusing on the principles of leadership, the latest technical banking innovations, and the role of advocacy, we prepare community bankers like you to own the future.
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Bank Director Program
When you register to attend any ICBA Community Banker University events, please enter the designated association code KY-BCBA under the apply discount button. https://www.icba.org/education/bank-director-program
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Seminar and Certification Institute Events
Troubled Loans and Credit Management Seminar
FEB 22, 2023 | VIRTUAL EVENT
Build a pro-active mindset in identifying concerning trends that left unaddressed could lead to a bank loss. A past due payment is not an early warning sign. It is an indication that you have already missed the opportunity to assist your client.
Troubled Loans and Credit Management Seminar (icba.org)
Compliance Institute
FEB 26 - MAR 3, 2023 | IN-PERSON EVENT, DALLAS, TX
The ICBA Compliance Institute is built to meet the needs of seasoned professionals seeking the latest regulatory education and industry best practices as well as newer compliance officers seeking to gain a clear understanding of the fundamental concepts of each regulation.
Compliance Institute (icba.org)
Bank Security Institute
FEB 28 – MAR 2, 2023 | VIRTUAL EVENT
Ensure the physical safety of your bank, staff, and customers. Cover everything from the basics of bank security to situations you may not have even prepared for.
Bank Security Institute (icba.org)
Credit Analyst Institute
MAR 28 – MAR 30, 2023 | VIRTUAL EVENT
Master the necessary financial analysis skills needed by today’s credit analysts and the additional expertise vital to a community bank’s overall lending success.
Credit Analyst Institute (icba.org)
Fraud Seminar
APR 4 – APR 6, 2023 | VIRTUAL EVENT
Join Community Banker University and fraud expert Barry Thompson for a fast-moving seminar that will prepare you to identify and protect your bank’s reputation and assets. Benefit from the interactive format and expert instruction and leave with essential knowledge and tools that you can implement immediately.
Commercial Lending Institute
APR 4 – APR 6, 2023 AND APR 11 – APR 13, 2023 | VIRTUAL EVENT
ICBA’s Commercial Lending Institute teaches you to efficiently identify and analyze opportunities, assess, and mitigate risks, and structure and manage commercial loans.
Commercial Lending Institute (icba.org)
Bank Director Forum – Session 1
APR 13, 2023 | VIRTUAL EVENT
Offered quarterly in half-day sessions, the new Bank Directors Forums cover credit management, corporate governance, BOLI, compliance, cybersecurity and much more. No two sessions will be the same.
Bank Director Forums – Session 1 (icba.org)
IT Institute
APR 18 – APR 20, 2023 AND APR 25 – APR 27, 2023 | VIRTUAL EVENT
Information technology solutions continue to evolve creating opportunities for community banks to increase efficiency, improve service capabilities, and better safeguard customers.
Loan Review Seminar
APR 18 – APR 19, 2023 | VIRTUAL EVENT
The loan review process is critical to the success of any community bank. This process must be structured and requires policies and procedures to ensure timely identification of problem credits, asset quality, and accuracy. The process must also include well-defined classification guidelines to ensure consistent loan ratings.
Loan Review Seminar (icba.org)
Advanced Loan Review Seminar
APR 20- APR 21, 2023 | VIRTUAL EVENT
This advanced session builds on the materials presented in the Loan Review Seminar to take your analysis skills to the next level. Learn about the common loan level challenges, such as the intricacies of computing global cash flows for businesses and their guarantors.
Advanced Loan Review Seminar (icba.org)
Community Bank Mergers & Acquisitions Seminar
APR 24-25, 2023 | IN-PERSON EVENT, BLOOMINGTON, MN
The current community bank mergers and acquisitions landscape continues to evolve. Community banks that are considering engaging in a merger or acquisition transaction, as either a buyer, seller or in a merger of equals, should fully understand the current environment and the strategic issues involved. Even if you intend to remain independent, understanding the M&A market will help better prepare your organization.
Community Bank Mergers & Acquisitions Seminar
Agricultural Credit Analysis Seminar
APR 26, 2023 | VIRTUAL EVENT
This seminar is designed to meet the needs of agricultural lenders by identifying market issues and providing the tools to assess the borrower’s ability to navigate challenging times.
Agricultural Credit Analysis Seminar (icba.org)
BSA/AML Institute
MAY 2 – MAY 4, 2023 | VIRTUAL EVENT
The formal requirements for financial institution compliance under the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) are significant. With the regulatory agencies committing to tougher and more inclusive BSA/AML examinations, it is important to make certain your BSA/AML program is appropriate for your institution’s risk exposure.
FDICIA Seminar
MAY 3 – MAY 4, 2023 | IN-PERSON EVENT, BLOOMINGTON, MN
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Improvement Act of 1991 (FDICIA) was enacted in 1991 to implement regulatory changes that assist in ensuring safety and soundness of financial institutions. Bankers should understand the requirements if their institution is approaching the $500 million or $1 billion thresholds considering crucial planning and realistic timelines.
Call Report Seminar
MAY 10, 2023 | VIRTUAL EVENT
In an ever-changing regulatory and accounting environment, it is important that call report preparers and reviewers remain up to date. Attend this seminar for a detailed discussion of each call report schedule as well as the real-life challenges of completing an accurate call report.
Call Report Seminar (icba.org)
Advanced Call Report Seminar
MAY 11, 2023 | VIRTUAL EVENT
The regulatory reporting burden faced by community banks today is stronger than ever. As the complexity of the call report and Federal Reserve reports continue to increase, even experienced bankers often have questions about the nuances of these filings.
Advanced Call Report Seminar (icba.org)
Audit Institute
MAY 16 – MAY 18, 2023 AND MAY 23 – MAY 25, 2023 | VIRTUAL EVENT
Meet your bank’s evolving needs, the expectations of the audit committee, and the examiners! Our curriculum will expand your knowledge of auditing and banking whether you are a veteran auditor or new to the audit function.
Financial Statement Analysis Seminar
MAY 16, 2023 | VIRTUAL EVENT
Assessing creditworthiness of a borrower is about information. This course focuses on the critical issues arising through preparation of financial statements by the borrower, the role of accountants, the calculation of key ratios, and the use of financial statements in the credit decision process.
Financial Statement Analysis Seminar (icba.org)
Cash Flow Analysis Seminar
MAY 17, 2023 | VIRTUAL EVENT
Only cash can repay loans. To effectively conduct a complete credit analysis, the sources, and uses of cash in the business must be understood. Ground yourself in the mechanics of constructing business cash flow statements and their use of credit analysis.
Cash Flow Analysis Seminar (icba.org)
Community Bank Mergers & Acquisitions Seminar
MAY 24 - 25, 2023 | IN-PERSON EVENT, BLOOMINGTON, MN
The current community bank mergers and acquisitions landscape continues to evolve. Community banks that are considering engaging in a merger or acquisition transaction, as either a buyer, seller or in a merger of equals, should fully understand the current environment and the strategic issues involved. Even if you intend to remain independent, understanding the M&A market will help better prepare your organization.
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Bank Director Forum – Session 2
JUN 1, 2023 | VIRTUAL EVENT
Offered quarterly in half-day sessions, the new Bank Directors Forums cover credit management, corporate governance, BOLI, compliance, cybersecurity and much more. No two sessions will be the same.
Bank Director Forums - Session 2 (icba.org)
Compliance Institute
JUN 6 - JUN 8, 2023 AND JUN 13 – JUN 15,2023 | VIRTUAL EVENT
The ICBA Compliance Institute is built to meet the needs of seasoned professionals seeking the latest regulatory education and industry best practices as well as newer compliance officers seeking to gain a clear understanding of the fundamental concepts of each regulation.
Compliance Institute (icba.org)
Commercial Real Estate Lending Seminar
JUN 14, 2023 | VIRTUAL EVENT
Real estate lending is often the most difficult type of lending to do correctly. There are numerous challenges in financing real estate, not the least of which is understanding the various types of real estate and the embedded risk. This seminar walks through underwriting and structure of construction financing, investment real estate, owner occupied real estate, multifamily, residential development, as well as specialty use.
Commercial Real Estate Lending Seminar (icba.org)
Analyzing Your Bank’s Financial Statement
JUN 15, 2023 | VIRTUAL EVENT
Understanding the financial performance of your bank is crucial in leading a high performing organization. This course assesses how the marketplace is affecting the bank and how bank management is in turn responding. One must understand this relationship to create accurate financial statements.
Analyzing Your Bank's Financial Statement Seminar (icba.org)
Risk Management Institute
JUN 26 – JUN 28, 2023 | IN-PERSON EVENT, ST. LOUIS, MO
In today’s community bank, the concept of risk and managing the bank’s exposure to risk is continually top-of-mind. Designed exclusively for community bankers, the ICBA Risk Management Institute offers participants an opportunity to enrich and affirm important knowledge of risk components influencing a community bank’s function and soundness.
Risk Management Institute (icba.org)
Vendor Management Seminar
AUG 1 – AUG 2, 2023 | VIRTUAL EVENT
This seminar will assist community banks in navigating the critical considerations needed to effectively implement a sound vendor management program.
Vendor Management Seminar (icba.org)
Agricultural Credit Analysis Seminar
AUG 2, 2023 | VIRTUAL EVENT
This seminar is designed to meet the needs of agricultural lenders by identifying market issues and providing the tools to assess the borrower’s ability to navigate challenging times.
Agricultural Credit Analysis Seminar (icba.org)
Troubled Loans and Credit Management Seminar
AUG 3, 2023 | VIRTUAL EVENT
Build a pro-active mindset in identifying concerning trends that left unaddressed could lead to a bank loss. A past due payment is not an early warning sign. It is an indication that you have already missed the opportunity to assist your client.
Troubled Loans and Credit Management Seminar (icba.org)
BSA/AML Institute
AUG 7 – AUG 9, 2023 | IN-PERSON EVENT, BLOOMINGTON, MN
The formal requirements for financial institution compliance under the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) are significant. With the regulatory agencies committing to tougher and more inclusive BSA/AML examinations, it is important to make certain your BSA/AML program is appropriate for your institution’s risk exposure.
CFO Forum
AUG 14 – AUG 15, 2023 | IN-PERSON EVENT, KANSAS CITY, MO
Many high-performing banks have initiated a fundamental shift in the CFO role making the CFO a critical strategic business partner across the financial institution. Such evolution has encouraged the transformation of the CFO from solely traditional tax functions to now include analysis of big data, technology systems, and efficiency strategies. The CFO Forum tackles the top issues CFOs face today, including emerging tax and accounting strategies, CECL implementation, deposit funding sources, risk management, cybersecurity and much more. Be prepared to build your CFO network with networking opportunities and peer-to-peer collaboration throughout the event.
Credit Analyst Institute
AUG 15 – AUG 17, 2023 | VIRTUAL EVENT
Master the necessary financial analysis skills needed by today’s credit analysts and the additional expertise vital to a community bank’s overall lending success.
Credit Analyst Institute (icba.org)
Community Bank Human Resources Seminar
AUG 16 – AUG 18, 2023 | IN-PERSON EVENT, KANSAS CITY, MO
Today’s modern workplace is transforming the role of the community bank human resources (HR) professional. People management and responsible administration is key for all HR professionals. Whether you are a seasoned HR professional, or you have recently taken on the role, gain the necessary information to handle the most important legal and emerging issues at your bank. Review critical HR requirements that all community bank HR professionals must know. Leave with practical advice, guidance, and key strategies to ensure effective and compliant management of employee and employer requirements.
Community Bank Human Resources Seminar (icba.org)
Commercial Lending Institute
AUG 20 – AUG 25, 2023 | IN-PERSON EVENT, ST. LOUIS, MO
ICBA’s Commercial Lending Institute teaches you to efficiently identify and analyze opportunities, assess, and mitigate risks, and structure and manage commercial loans.
Commercial Lending Institute (icba.org)
Advanced IT Seminar
AUG 22 – AUG 24, 2023 | VIRTUAL EVENT
Is your community bank prepared to manage the increasing threats and exposures to your IT infrastructure? To succeed in today's fast-paced environment, financial institutions need to constantly evolve.
Advanced IT Seminar (icba.org)
Bank Security Institute
AUG 28 – AUG 30, 2023 | IN-PERSON EVENT, BLOOMINGTON, MN
Ensure the physical safety of your bank, staff, and customers. Cover everything from the basics of bank security to situations you may not have even prepared for.
Bank Security Institute (icba.org)
Bank Director Forum – Session 3
SEPT 7, 2023 | VIRTUAL EVENT
Offered quarterly in half-day sessions, the new Bank Directors Forums cover credit management, corporate governance, BOLI, compliance, cybersecurity and much more. No two sessions will be the same.
Bank Director Forums - Session 3 (icba.org)
Consumer Lending Institute
SEP 10 – SEP 13, 2023 | IN-PERSON EVENT, BLOOMINGTON, MN
Make informed credit decisions by developing your ability to evaluate a consumer loan request. This program covers the application process, financial statement analysis, credit analysis, loan structure, compliance, documentation procedures, and closing.
Consumer Lending Institute (icba.org)
Audit Institute
SEP 17 – SEP 22, 2023 | IN-PERSON EVENT, BLOOMINGTON, MN
Meet your bank’s evolving needs, the expectations of the audit committee, and the examiners! Our curriculum will expand your knowledge of auditing and banking whether you are a veteran auditor or new to the audit function.
Community Bank Marketing Seminar
SEP 20 – SEP 22, 2023 | IN-PERSON EVENT, NASHVILLE, TN
Retail wars, digital transformation, and customer demand are dramatically changing the landscape of community banking. To succeed in the competitive marketplace, community bank marketers and retail teams must be savvy, forward-thinking, and implement game-changing strategies. Participate in three engaging days packed with critical information to propel a bank to the next level.
Community Bank Marketing Seminar (icba.org)
Annual Current Issues/Certification Conference
SEP 25 – SEP 28, 2023 | VIRTUAL EVENT
This four-day live-streamed conference focuses on key issues and trends related to auditing, BSA/AML, regulatory compliance, security, and fraud, and offers the very latest information, tools, best practices, and training to assure that you are up-to-date and compliant. Attend one day or all four!
Annual Current Issues Certification Conference (icba.org)
Credit Analyst Institute
OCT 1 – OCT 4, 2023 | IN-PERSON EVENT, BLOOMINGTON, MN
Master the necessary financial analysis skills needed by today’s credit analysts and the additional expertise vital to a community bank’s overall lending success.
Credit Analyst Institute (icba.org)
Compliance Institute
OCT 1 – OCT 6, 2023 | IN-PERSON EVENT, BLOOMINGTON, MN
The ICBA Compliance Institute is built to meet the needs of seasoned professionals seeking the latest regulatory education and industry best practices as well as newer compliance officers seeking to gain a clear understanding of the fundamental concepts of each regulation.
Compliance Institute (icba.org)
IT General Controls Seminar
OCT11 – OCT 12, 2023 | VIRTUAL EVENT
Banks conduct audits on an ongoing basis to monitor their bank’s internal controls and ensure adequacy and compliance with their bank’s policies and procedures. The audit scope should include an in-depth review of IT and information security controls and operating procedures that help protect the institution from losses. Join us for this session as we cover the areas of auditing business risks, technical environment auditing, auditing the human element and overall governance.
IT General Controls Seminar (icba.org)
Annual Directors Conference
OCT 11 – OCT 13, 2023 | IN-PERSON EVENT, CARLSBAD, CA
The role of a community bank director is one that is always changing and has never been more critical to the success of your bank. The ICBA Annual Directors Conference is an informative and engaging event that provides you with essential information and the latest in banking industry trends. The ICBA Annual Directors Conference will give you the tools to guide your bank’s growth and profitability and sustain its vision for the future. Leave this event with innovative practices, new strategies, and actionable takeaways that you can bring back to your bank and implement immediately!
Annual Directors Conference (icba.org)
IT Institute
OCT 15 – OCT 19, 2023 | IN-PERSON EVENT, BLOOMINGTON, MN
Information technology solutions continue to evolve creating opportunities for community banks to increase efficiency, improve service capabilities, and better safeguard customers.
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Annual Current Issues/Certification Conference
OCT 23 – OCT 26, 2023 | IN-PERSON EVENT, SAN ANTONIO, TX
This four-day live-streamed conference focuses on key issues and trends related to auditing, BSA/AML, regulatory compliance, security, and fraud, and offers the very latest information, tools, best practices, and training to assure that you are up-to-date and compliant. Attend one day or all four!
Annual Current Issues Certification Conference (icba.org)
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BSA/AML Institute
NOV 7 – NOV 9, 2023 | VIRTUAL EVENT
The formal requirements for financial institution compliance under the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) are significant. With the regulatory agencies committing to tougher and more inclusive BSA/AML examinations, it is important to make certain your BSA/AML program is appropriate for your institution’s risk exposure.
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Bank Director Forum – Session 4
NOV 16, 2023 | VIRTUAL EVENT
Offered quarterly in half-day sessions, the new Bank Directors Forums cover credit management, corporate governance, BOLI, compliance, cybersecurity and much more. No two sessions will be the same.
