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ICBA Comment Letter - OCC GENIUS Implementation NPR (5.1.26)

ICBA urged the OCC to strengthen its proposed GENIUS Act rules to protect against the risks stablecoins pose to community bank lending capacity, consumers, and financial stability.


Letter to USPS on Mail Theft and Check Fraud

ICBA sent a letter to the United States Postal Service offering help with mail theft and check fraud issues. ICBA said mail theft and check washing schemes remain a persistent and growing challenge for the financial services industry and community banks across the country continue to report cases in which customers’ mailed payments are intercepted, chemically altered to change payee names and dollar amounts, and fraudulently deposited at unrelated financial institutions.



ICBA offers Community Banking Month marketing tools

ICBA’s Marketing Resource Center features ready-to-use marketing tools for Community Banking Month and other April events.


ICBA Commends House Financial Services Committee for Advancing Main Street Capital Access Act

The Main Street Capital Access Act includes ICBA-supported provisions to tailor regulations to the lower risk profile of community banks, ease excessive capital requirements

New from ICBA Education: Digital Assets Webinar Series

Digital assets are influencing the future of finance, making this an ideal time for community banks to build their knowledge. This five-part webinar series equips community bankers with a fundamental understanding of digital assets, from basic concepts to strategic implications.

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We’ve compiled data to help illustrate the reach and impact of community banks nationwide. Explore detailed state-by-state breakdowns for your area with our new interactive map.

We’re in San Diego this week to power the future of community banking. Bold ideas. Real strategy. Meaningful connections. It’s all happening right now.

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Commercial Real Estate Updates Webinar

There is still quite a bit of discomfort in the commercial real estate market. During this one-hour webinar we will look at the causes of what has become, in some locations, an all-out four alarm credit firestorm. We will start with a case study of one region and what took the real estate market down over a period of just a few years. From this case study, we will look at the types of credit structure that are reasonable and can be implemented now to protect your bank. We will also look at the various areas within the CRE markets, giving the attendees some insight into what to look for in commercial real estate lending in office, multi-family, commercial and mixed use for the near future. Learning Objectives: Explain the key economic, credit, and market forces contributing to current instability in the commercial real estate (CRE) market. Evaluate alternative credit structures and risk mitigation strategies that can be implemented today to protect bank portfolios. Identify early warning indicators and underwriting considerations for CRE lending in the near-term market environment. Apply practical insights from the case study and market analysis to improve CRE credit decision-making within your institution. Duration: 60-minutes Presented live and recorded on 5/7/26.
May 7, 2026  | 
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    Introduction to Call Report Seminar

    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. To help explain the requirements, detailed examples are provided and there is an opportunity to ask questions specific to your situation. Learning Objectives: Line-item detail review of the Call Report with an emphasis on those areas most pertinent to community banks. Review of form FFIEC 041 and 051 related instructions. Review of Schedule RC-R, Regulatory Capital, and the capital conservation buffer. Recent revisions of the Call Report and the implications. Review of call report general instructions, line-item instructions, and other resources. Accounting pronouncements and their effect on the Call Report. Discussions regarding an efficient preparation of the Call Report. Discussion of common errors and their resolution. Sufficient time for questions and answers. Use discount code MULTI_CR to register for both the Introduction to Call Report and Advanced Call Report Seminars and save $100!
    May 12, 2026  | 
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  • Call Report Accounting/Finance

    Compliance Institute

    This livestream ICBA Compliance Institute is held over two weeks. Dates are May 12-14 and May 19-21, 2026. 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. This high-quality program provides a fast-paced learning environment that will lead to a detailed study of the relevant areas of regulatory compliance with a focus on the key concepts that spell success in the examination context. Each regulation is approached in terms of the requirements, best practice internal controls, and audit objectives. Learning is reinforced with many sample disclosures, applicability charts, and illustrative quizzes and exercises. The program addresses current hot issues and areas of focus in regulatory compliance. Deep dives into the common challenges related to recent regulatory reform will be covered and the latest guidance and interpretations on all recent rule-making efforts will be discussed. This solid foundation allows the attendee to return to their bank and support their product and service offerings and remain competitive in their marketplace. To earn the Certified Community Bank Compliance Officer (CCBCO) certification, you will be required to attend this program in its entirety, complete all assignments, and achieve a passing score on the certification exams. If you decide to enroll in the certification testing after you register for the class, please contact an ICBA Education representative at 800-422-7285. Learning Objectives: Understand the key elements of a bank’s compliance management program. Understand the fundamental and disclosure requirements of bank lending regulations including Reg Z, RESPA, HMDA, SAFE Act, Military Lending Regulations, Homeownership Counseling Act, and flood insurance compliance. Identify fair lending practices and data collection/reporting requirements as outlined in ECOA/Reg B, FCRA, CRA, HMDA, and Fair Housing Act. Outline the key privacy requirements banks must follow under Reg P including the Sections 13, 14, and 15 information-sharing exceptions. Associate deposit account disclosure requirements with the appropriate regulations including Reg CC, Reg DD, and Reg E. Identify disclosure requirements and permissible activities under Right to Financial Privacy Act, Consumer Sales of Insurance, and Non-Deposit Investment Products. Understand the risk exposure and mitigation steps banks may take to manage UDAAP compliance for the bank. Recognize compliance risks and disclosure requirements in advertising and marketing activities by a bank.
    May 12–May 21, 2026  | 
  • Institute
  • Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Federal Reserve

    Liquidity Strategies for Illiquid Community Bank Stocks Webinar

    Many community bank common stocks do not have true market liquidity, which is the ability of the shareholder to convert their shares to cash at a fair price in a timely manner.  This session presents several liquidity strategies for illiquid stocks through informative and in-depth discussion. Instructor will also explain use of the bank holding company, ESOPs and KSOPs, and other liquidity strategies that community banks can employ to ensure shareholders enjoy true liquidity in the investment. Learning Objectives: Explain what market liquidity is and why it is often limited for community bank common stock. Describe several practical liquidity strategies available for illiquid bank stock. Understand the role of bank holding companies in supporting shareholder liquidity. Duration: 60-minutes Presented live and recorded on 5/12/26.
    May 12, 2026  | 
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    About the Independent Community Bankers of America

    ICBA powers the potential of the nation’s community banks through effective advocacy, education, and innovation so that community banks can continue to strengthen, invest, and provide opportunities for the people and families in the communities they serve.

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    Amplifying Advocacy

    We champion community bank advocacy in Washington to ensure your voice is heard. 

    By working with our affiliated state banking associations and the nation’s community bankers, we have a proven track record of advancing and achieving pro-community bank policies and regulatory reform.

     

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    We provide high-caliber courses, live events, webinars, resources, certifications, and programs that power the potential of community bankers at all levels.

    By making learning personal, practical, fun, and community bank specific, we fuel individual, team, bank, and community prosperity.

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    We understand the challenges and opportunities that lay ahead for community banks. 

    Our innovation programming designed for community banks helps you navigate your innovation journey and remain profitable, efficient, and competitive. 

     

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