Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement on community bank deposit insurance assessments.

The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today released its legislative and regulatory policy objectives for 2024 ahead of the ICBA Capital Summit, scheduled for April 28-May 1.

With the ICBA Capital Summit set for next week, ICBA is calling on community bankers across the nation to send messages to their members of Congress on the issues that will be discussed during meetings in Washington.

A new op-ed from Colorado community banking representatives raises concerns over acquisitions of tax-paying community banks by tax-exempt credit unions.

The Federal Trade Commission issued an ICBA-opposed final rule prohibiting companies from enforcing noncompete agreements.

The Labor Department issued a final rule to increase the number of employees who are entitled to overtime compensation.

The FDIC board of directors is scheduled to meet tomorrow morning to discuss proposals related to the Change in Bank Control Act of 1978.

Today is the online registration deadline for the 2024 ICBA Capital Summit, the industry’s premier advocacy event.

ICBA and Independent Bankers Association of Texas community bankers and staff met with Consumer Financial Protection Bureau officials to express concerns with the bureau’s pending 1033 rule on sharing consumer financial data.

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network reminded financial institutions to remain vigilant in identifying and reporting suspicious activity related to environmental crimes.

ICBA PAC is hosting its 19th Annual Golf Classic on June 17 at the Minneapolis Golf Club in St. Louis Park, Minn.

Financial institutions reported $27 billion in suspicious activities linked to elder financial exploitation from 2022 to 2023, according to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network.

Persistent inflation and tighter monetary policy are the primary risks to the U.S. financial system, according to the Federal Reserve’s semiannual Financial Stability Report.

A new ICBA whitepaper provides an in-depth look at current trends in fair lending and the scrutiny of redlining practices.

As hundreds of community bankers prepare to attend ICBA Capital Summit, which kicks off on Sunday, May 28, ICBA is urging community banks to show support by sending this letter to their members of Congress.

ICBA’s Anne Balcer met yesterday with Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman on the agency’s proposal to lower debit card interchange fees. Fed Governor Bowman, who has spoken out against the proposal, said the agency’s cap on debit card interchange puts smaller issuers at a disadvantage.

A new ICBA whitepaper provides an in-depth look at current trends in fair lending and the scrutiny of redlining practices.

The Federal Housing Finance Agency is seeking feedback on proposed new product offerings from Freddie Mac.

ICBA launched a new fraud subgroup and a new compliance subgroup on its ICBA Community online platform.

The House Financial Services Committee advanced two ICBA-supported Congressional Review Act resolutions, to the full House for consideration. H.J. Res. 127 and H.J. Res. 122, both passed by a 28-22 vote along party lines.