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Joint Letter to HUD on Appraisal Requirements

ICBA and other groups sent a letter to the Department of Housing and Urban Development requesting that the Federal Housing Administration and the Veterans Affairs Home Loan Program align their appraisal requirements with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to help reduce cost and increase access to credit.


Letter to Treasury Department Regarding Form 990 Initiative

ICBA sent a letter to the Treasury Department regarding its Form 990 Transparency Initiative. ICBA urged Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service to revisit the longstanding exemption that permits federal credit unions to avoid filing Form 990, the annual information return required of most tax-exempt organizations. 



House to vote on three ICBA-supported regulatory relief bills this week

Three ICBA-backed regulatory relief bills are expected to receive individual votes on the House floor this week.


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.

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ThinkTECH Accelerator Program 11

Be a part of shaping the future of community bank innovation. Join us for a 3.5-hour session to hear from emerging bank technology solutions poised to change the way your bank and its customers do business. Become more efficient, competitive, and profitable by attending these sessions designed to make your bank more strategic and shape the solutions of the future. 2026 Accelerator Program 11 Cohort Clox AI: Clox AI detects AI-generated and manipulated documents while automating workflow to identify tampering, forgery, and deepfakes. FinGoal: FinGoal offers an insights platform that enriches transaction data to build user profiles and deliver personalized, transaction-based calls to action. Payman AI: Payman AI embeds consumer, small business, and commercial AI agents directly into digital banking to safely initiate payments and execute workflows with policy controls, approvals, and audit trails. Swaystack: Swaystack offers a gamified onboarding platform that helps activate new accounts by driving funding, direct deposit, bill pay adoption, and more to win primary relationship status.  VaultRight: VaultRight modernizes branch operations with a secure, mobile‑ and web‑based platform that replaces paper processes and strengthens audit readiness. Warrant: Warrant offers an AI-powered marketing compliance and digital asset management system that automates regulatory checks, approval flows, and provides full audit trails. There are two ways to participate: Private sessions with only members of your bank Group sessions with other bankers (not from your bank). Please note: These will be open for registration at a later date. Session Formats: Individual Bank Visit Sessions: Attend a private session with only members of your bank. During this 3.5-hour time frame, you’ll meet privately with each of our six companies for 25 minutes: 15-minute pitch followed by 10 minutes of Q&A, ending each meeting with a five-minute break/discussion. You and your team will stay on the Zoom link provided in the invite for the entirety of your visit. ThinkTECH Thursdays Group Bank Visit Sessions:  Join a group session that includes bankers from across the nation. During this 3.5-hour time frame, you and a group of banks will hear fifteen-minute pitches from each of our six companies, with 10 minutes for group Q&A. You and your team will stay on the Zoom link provided in the invite for the entirety of your visit. Pricing: ICBA Members: $0 This is an exclusive member benefit and not available to nonmembers. Contact Information: For more information, contact lauren.king@icba.org. Duration: 3.5 hours
May 18–Jul 24, 2026
Fintech Innovation Fintech Regulation

Navigating CRA: What Every Director Needs to Know Webinar

Directors play a critical role in ensuring their institution meets Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) obligations. This session provides an essential overview of CRA requirements, the board’s responsibilities, and key strategies for effective oversight. Learn what regulators expect, how CRA performance impacts your institution, and practical steps to strengthen governance and compliance. Learning Objectives: Examine the details of the Community Reinvestment Act. Understand executive roles in CRA compliance. Identify strategies for effective oversight. Learn what regulators expect. Duration: 60-minutes Presented live and recorded on 05/19/26.
May 19, 2026  | 
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    Presenting with Confidence – for Banking Leaders Webinar

    Many leaders are expected to deliver high-impact presentations but face challenges with confidence, clarity, and engagement. This interactive webinar provides practical tools and checklists to strengthen your presentation skills, both in person and virtually. You’ll learn how to prepare effectively, connect with your audience, and deliver your message with confidence and impact. Key strategies will help you engage listeners, avoid common missteps, and present with greater authority. Through real-world examples and exercises you can practice on your own, you’ll gain techniques you can apply immediately. By the end of the session, you’ll leave with expert insights, practical tools, and renewed confidence to present like a leader. Learning Objectives: Learn how to plan and structure your presentation using a clear and effective preparation process. Discover techniques to engage and connect with your audience for greater impact. Apply key guidelines to deliver your message with clarity and confidence. Practice essential skills through hands-on exercises and real-world examples.   Duration: 90 minutes
    May 21, 2026  | 
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    ThinkTECH x CAFE Fintech Showcase: Advancing Financial Equity Through Innovation Webinar

    Join us for an exclusive showcase event presented by ICBA Innovation in conjunction with the Center for Accelerating Financial Equity (CAFE) Fintech Accelerator. CAFE, a valued member of our accelerator network, who’s dedicated focus is on advancing financial health and wellness, particularly for low- to moderate-income (LMI) communities. Unlike our broader accelerator programs, CAFE’s mission centers on this important and specific topic. This event is an excellent opportunity for anyone interested in how innovative technology can help better serve these important customer segments. Discover how fintech is transforming financial wellness for LMI communities and learn from leaders at the forefront of inclusive financial innovation. What to Expect: Meet Innovative Fintech Founders: Engage directly with entrepreneurs who are developing technologies aimed at expanding access to capital, enhancing financial literacy, and promoting economic mobility. Discover Practical Solutions: Explore fintech innovations that can be integrated into your bank's operations to better serve underserved populations and drive community growth. Featured Startups Include: DocuGuardian : Intelligent Legacy Infrastructure platform that helps families securely organize, govern, and clarify life-critical financial and legal information, creating a trusted system of record for continuity. iTuring.ai : Helps financial institutions deliver more personalized, inclusive, and affordable financial services that expand access to credit and financial guidance for LMI people. Remynt : Digital collections partner for financial institutions, employing an omnichannel strategy and integrated psychology and financial literacy to help individuals regain financial control. Sail : Makes healthcare more affordable by identifying Health Savings Account (HSA) spend on any credit/debit card, eliminating the need to take photos of receipts, and increasing utilization of tax-advantaged benefits. Spheros : Accelerates client and vendor onboarding for financial institutions by enabling clients to upload their data once and share it securely with any institution on demand. Valusync : AI-powered digital toolkit that helps community banks personalize member interactions, streamline operations, and drive deeper financial engagement. Vroombrick : Platform that helps people buy and sell homes on their own with guided software and support from lenders and closing attorneys. Zolidar : AI platform for owners, advisors, and SMB programs to navigate the $5T small business succession cliff - from initial modeling of any exit path, through scaled employee ownership (EO) transitions and long-term operations. Why Attend This showcase is an opportunity to witness firsthand how fintech innovations are being leveraged to promote financial wellness. By attending, you'll gain insights into emerging technologies that can help your institution better serve LMI communities, stay competitive, and further fulfill your mission of community banking.
    May 21, 2026  | 
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    Discover the leading topics in community banking, highlighted by data on what matters most to bankers and expert insights from ICBA’s executives on emerging industry trends.

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    “Check fraud is a growing threat that puts your customers' financial security at risk—staying informed and implementing preventative measures is crucial for protecting your institution and upholding trust in the banking industry.”

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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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    Elevating Education

    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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    Infusing Innovation

    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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