ICBA is dedicated exclusively to representing the interests of the community banking industry and its membership through effective advocacy, best-in-class education, and high-quality products and services.
Contact Our Media TeamThe Independent Community Bankers of America creates and promotes an environment where community banks flourish.
With more than 50,000 locations nationwide, community banks constitute 99 percent of all banks, employ nearly 750,000 Americans and are the only physical banking presence in one in three U.S. counties.
Holding more than $5 trillion in assets, nearly $4 trillion in deposits, and more than $3.4 trillion in loans to consumers, small businesses and the agricultural community, community banks channel local deposits into the Main Streets and neighborhoods they serve, spurring job creation, fostering innovation and fueling their customers’ dreams in communities throughout America.
Please contact us on issues related to consumer and small business lending, federal regulatory issues, the economy, housing, tax policy, and other financial services topics.
We will provide you with information from the community banker perspective by setting up interviews so you can speak with ICBA staff experts and community bankers from across the country.
Arkansas Democrat Gazette
Bankers go virtual in annual training
January 7, 2021
SBA Will Relaunch the PPP on Monday. It Will Not Go Smoothly
Jan. 9, 2021
Washington Business Journal
Most PPP lenders in the dark on when they can process loans. But it could be soon.
Jan 12, 2021
Bloomberg Law
Generous Tax Perks Blossom in New Relief Loan Funding Round
Jan. 14, 2020
Marketplace
Why much of Nebraska's economy remains strong despite the pandemic
Jan. 19, 2021
Bank Director
Spotlight on CRA Reform
January 13th, 2021
Reuters
Analysis: Congressional Democrats face challenges in repealing Wall Street-friendly rules
January 25, 2021
KEYC News Now
Community Bank Donates $16,000 to United Way
January 22, 2021
Atlanta Business Chronicle
Community banks were ready for PPP round two
Jan. 26, 2021
Payments Journal
How Community Banks Can Prepare for a Likely Increase in Delinquent Payments
February 3, 2021
February 02, 2021
American Banker
ICBA revives credit union attacks after pandemic lull
February 03, 2021
Denver Post
Cannabis industry may finally move past cash as Democrats look to loosen banking restrictions
February 4, 2021
American Banker
What Biden's infrastructure plan could mean for banks
February 11, 2021
Coop News
NAFCU president responds to banks’ calls to abolish credit unions’ tax exemption
11 February 2021
Chicago Business Journals
Discover the key to a successful post-pandemic banking relationship
Feb 5, 2021
U.S. News
What Is a 203(k) Loan?
Feb. 15, 2021
American Banker
Why data aggregators want to be regulated by CFPB
Feb.12, 2021
American Banker
Bankers plead for answers from SBA on forgiving big PPP loans
Feb. 19, 2021
Banking Dive
PPP changes get mixed reactions from banking industry
Feb. 24, 2021
Dodd Frank Update
ICBA continues call for joint CRA rulemaking
Feb. 24, 2021
American Banker
Fed's Powell sees opportunity for joint CRA overhaul
Feb. 24, 2021
ABC7 WJLA
DC's oldest Black-owned bank sees increase in customers, challenges amid the pandemic
Feb. 23, 2021
American Banker
Pandemic has redefined role of bankers: New ICBA chair
March 08, 2021
American Banker
Can banks convince customers their data is safe?
March 02, 2021
American Banker
CFPB throws mortgage market another curveball
March 07, 2021
Indianapolis Business Journal
Are cryptocurrencies on the verge of going mainstream?
March 5, 2021
Steamboat Pilot
Fueling the community’s economy, one small business at a time
March 5, 2021
American Banker
Pandemic has redefined role of bankers: New ICBA chair
March 8, 2021
Bloomberg Law
Planned PPP Extension Would Alleviate Scramble for Loans
March 11, 2021
Forbes Advisor
The Future Of In-Person Banking Services: What You Need To Know
Mar 11, 2021
American Banker
Lenders urge Biden to remove GSE cap on 'high-risk' loans
March 11, 2021
Washington Post
The IRS has sent out 90 million stimulus payments. Here’s how to check when yours will arrive.
Mar 16, 2021
New York Times
Where’s My Stimulus Payment? Maybe in Your Account. (Finally!)
March 17, 2021
Forbes
90 Million Stimulus Checks Worth $242 Billion Have Been Delivered–Here’s How To Check If You Haven’t Gotten One
March 17, 2021
Marijuana Moment
Marijuana Banking Bill Reintroduced In Congress With Broad Bipartisan Support From More Than 100 Lawmakers
March 18, 2021
KRWG
All of New Mexico’s Students Should Learn Financial Literacy
March 18,2021
American Banker
Industry urges OCC to halt proposal restricting use of bank premises
March 23, 2021
WFMZ
Finzly and Fintel Connect Launch Strategic Partnership to Drive Bank Digital Growth
March 23, 2021
Marijuana Moment
Marijuana Banking Bill Reintroduced In Senate, With Nearly A Third Of The Chamber Signed On
March 23, 2021
Reuters
Amazon bank creates more problems than it solves
March 24, 2021
Arkansas Democrat Gazette
Two tech firms get top mark at center
March 25, 2021
Financial Regulation News
ICBA supports tax relief for rural lending bill
March 24, 2021
Next City
How Chinatown’s Community Bank Has Survived Crisis After Crisis
March 30, 2021
Financial Regulation New
ICBA advocates continued National Credit Union Administration for-profit regulation
March 23, 2021
Credit Union Times
NAFCU to Tax Writers: Don’t Believe the Community Bankers on Tax Exemption
March 23, 2021
Sun Sailor
Jackie Herman appointed to banking committee
March 31, 2021
F&M Bank
Mark Hanna Appointed to 2021 Housing Finance Subcommittee
March 31, 2021
Guthrie News Leader
ICBA Chairman appoints Barry Anderson to Housing Finance Committee
March 31, 2021
American Banker
ICBA renews call for congressional hearings on credit union-bank deals
April 02, 2021
Banking Dive
VyStar Credit Union to buy Heritage Southeast Bank for $195.7M
April 1, 2021
S&P Global
VyStar CU strikes largest ever credit union-bank deal with undeniable offer
April 5, 2021
SNL Financial
CFPB signals aggressive stance on abuse by pulling Trump-era policy statement
March 31, 2021
Crain's Chicago Business
Pay-to-play probe headlines come at a lousy time for Big Weed in Chicago
April 2, 2021
S&P Global
2020 U.S. Community Bank and Credit Union Ranking
April 2, 2021
Washington Business Journal
SBA is forgiving more small PPP loans. But larger ones are trapped in a 'dark hole.'
April 7, 2021
Credit Union Times
ICBA's Anti-Credit Union Effort Intensifies, as FDIC Announces Unbanked Pilot Program
April 7, 2021
The Globe
Latest PPP round giving boost to area's small businesses
April 6, 2021
WFMZ Allentown
Shastic Previews Solution at ICBA ThinkTECH Virtual Demo Day
April 05, 2021
Franklin Reporter & Advocate
Unity Bank President Appointed To National Bank Council
April 7, 2021
Credit Union Times
VyStar CU President Accuses ICBA of 'Mischaracterizing' Bank Purchase
April 8, 2021
Next Advisor
What the Secondary Mortgage Market Is, and How It Affects You
April 9, 2021
Financial Regulation News
ICBA among groups opposed to Treasury, FHFA restrictions on GSEs
April 9, 2021
American Banker
VyStar shrugs off community bank concerns, stays focused on growth
April 12, 2021
Binghamton Homepage
Tioga State Bank’s Bob Fisher Elected Chairman of Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA)
April 9, 2021
Missoulian
Getting Ahead
April 11, 2021
The County Press
ChoiceOne Bank president Burke appointed to Bank Services Committee
April 10, 2021
American Banker
U.S. tax revenue shrinks every time a credit union buys a bank
April 14, 2021
American Banker
Banks fear AML relief may be slow to materialize
April 12, 2021
American Banker
House bill aims to encourage more de novo banks
April 15, 2021
Montana Right Now
Those experiencing homelessness can get Economic Impact Payments and other tax benefits; permanent address not required
April 16, 2021
WTVQ
Barr proposal would encourage banks in underserved area
April 15, 2021
The Jonesboro Sun
Jim Gowen, Jr. appointed to ICBPAC
April 15, 2021
Politico
Bank mergers come into Democrats’ antitrust crosshairs
April 19, 2021
Roll Call
Lawmakers fret over backdoor entry to banking for big companies
April 20, 2021
