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Future of Community Banking with Rebeca Romero Rainey of ICBA

President and CEO of ICBA shares the challenges, opportunities and future regulatory issues facing community banking organization at a time of significant transformation in the industry.

Published on January 2024 in Banking Trends

FEATURING: Rebeca Romero Rainey, President and CEO of Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA)

We’re honored to host Rebeca Romero Rainey, President and CEO of the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) on the Banking Transformed podcast. ICBA serves as the leading voice promoting the interests of over 5,000 community banks which constitute the vast majority of all banks in the country.

In this episode, we’ll uncover the current dynamics of the community bank ecosystem, confront the challenges these institutions face, and explore the opportunities that lie ahead.

We also discuss the key regulatory issues of 2024 and celebrate the milestones under Rebeca’s leadership at ICBA.

Her perspectives on the future of community banking, digital transformation, and the role of local banks in fostering economic growth provide valuable insights for financial executives across all asset categories.

Prefer to read the conversation? Check out the edited Q&A here.

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