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ICBA to Congress: SBA Should Pause 7(a) Rule

May 17, 2023 | Press Release
ICBA today told Congress that the Small Business Administration should pause new rules lifting the moratorium on the number of non-federally regulated institutions, including nonbank fintech companies, that can make loans under its 7(a) program.

ICBA Releases 2023 Community Banking Policy Resolutions

May 16, 2023 | Press Release
ICBA today released its legislative and regulatory policy objectives for 2023 during the ICBA Capital Summit. Developed and approved by ICBA volunteer community bankers, these resolutions will guide ICBA advocacy in the coming year and reflect its unique mission of creating and promoting an environment where community banks flourish.

ICBA Commends FDIC for Exempting Community Banks from Special Assessment

May 11, 2023 | Press Release
Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement on today’s Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation proposed rule on special assessments for the resolutions of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank of New York.

ICBA Strongly Supports Bipartisan ACRE Act Offering Tax Relief for Rural Lending

May 10, 2023 | Press Release
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today expressed its strong support for the House introduction of the Access to Credit for our Rural Economy (ACRE) Act (H.R. 3139) to support farmers, ranchers, and rural homeowners.

ICBA Announces Staff Promotions

May 9, 2023 | Press Release
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today announced several staff promotions in recognition of their efforts to support the nation’s community banks.

Nation’s Community Bankers Meet in Washington for ICBA Capital Summit

May 9, 2023 | Press Release
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) will host hundreds of community bank leaders during the 2023 ICBA Capital Summit May 14-17 in the nation’s capital.

ICBA Urges CFPB to Withdraw Proposed Rule on Credit Card Late Fees

May 4, 2023 | Press Release
ICBA called on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to withdraw its proposed rule on credit card fees for late payments, saying the proposed rule sends the wrong message that punctual credit card payments are not a significant priority.

ICBA Banker Testifies Before Senate Agriculture Committee, Announces Proposal to Establish New USDA Express Loan Program

May 4, 2023 | Press Release
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today proposed a new USDA Express program to a Senate Agriculture subcommittee at a hearing focused on credit and risk management provisions in a new farm bill.

ICBA: Community Banks Remain Safe, Sound, and Secure

May 1, 2023 | Press Release
Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement on the closure of First Republic Bank—the latest large financial institution to fail due to risky behavior.

ICBA Statement on FDIC Report on Signature Bank of New York

Apr 28, 2023 | Press Release
Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement on today’s Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. report on Signature Bank of New York.

TCM Bank Promotes Agnes Nasso to Senior Vice President, Marketing and Communications

Apr 28, 2023 | Press Release
TCM Bank, N.A., the credit card bank of ICBA Bancard®, announced the promotion of Agnes Nasso from vice president of marketing to senior vice president of marketing and communications.

ICBA Statement on Fed Report on Silicon Valley Bank

Apr 28, 2023 | Press Release
Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement on today’s Federal Reserve report on the failure of Silicon Valley Bank.

ICBA Supports FSOC Vote to Propose Stricter Standards for Largest Nonbank Financial Firms

Apr 21, 2023 | Press Release
Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement on the Financial Stability Oversight Council’s recent meeting.

ICBA Announces Cohort for Fifth ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator

Apr 18, 2023 | Press Release
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) announced the selection of six companies for the fifth ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator program, which kicks off April 24, 2023, in Atlanta.

ICBA Strongly Opposes SBA Rule Opening 7(a) Program to Unregulated Fintechs

Apr 14, 2023 | Press Release
Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement on the Small Business Administration final rule on its 7(a) program.

ICBA to FDIC: Exempt Community Banks from Special Assessment

Apr 13, 2023 | Press Release
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today called on the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation to completely exempt community banks from any special assessment to recover Deposit Insurance Fund losses caused by the failures of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank of New York.

ICBA Welcomes KlariVis as Newest Preferred Service Provider

Apr 10, 2023 | Press Release
ICBA announced today that KlariVis has been selected as the newest Preferred Service Provider. KlariVis, an ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator program alumni, aggregates high-value, actionable bank data into intuitive, interactive dashboards for more informed decisioning.

Community Bank Month Highlights Benefits and Differentiators at Important Time

Apr 5, 2023 | Press Release
In recognition of Community Banking Month in April, the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) and the nation’s community banks are reminding consumers of the benefits of banking locally with a community bank.

ICBA Hires Sam Mayper as Vice President of Congressional Relations

Apr 3, 2023 | Press Release
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today announced the hire of Sam Mayper as vice president of congressional relations.

ICBA Launches National Campaign: Now More Than Ever, Community Banks Are the Best Financial Choice for Consumers

Apr 3, 2023 | Press Release
With banking news making national headlines, ICBA is delivering a powerful and timely message to consumers: Where you choose to bank matters, and community banks are best positioned to serve your financial needs.