ICBA announced that it is partnering with The Venture Center in Little Rock, Ark., to launch the ICBA ThinkTech Accelerator, a community bank-focused fintech accelerator program.

The Venture Center, in partnership with ICBA and the State of Arkansas, will announce the launch of the ICBA ThinkTech Accelerator, a community bank-focused fintech accelerator program. This will be the only accelerator program in the nation with a focus on community bank innovation in the digital age.

ICBAthanked Sen. Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) for leading a letter with 11 other senators calling on the Treasury Department to revisit its proposed rule implementing a 20 percent tax deduction for Subchapter S banks and other pass-through businesses.

ICBA congratulated the community bankers who have been named to serve on the FDIC Advisory Committee on Community Banking.

ICBA announced Ken LaRoe, founder and chairman of First GREEN Bank in Orlando, Fla., as its 2018 National Community Banker of the Year. This annual ICBA award recognizes the exceptional work and commitment of individual community bank employees and their dedication to local communities.

ICBA today launched a bipartisan campaign applauding the work of pro-community bank members of Congress and encouraging them to continue their support of local communities.

ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued a statement on the Federal Reserve Board request for comments on its role in faster payments.

ICBA today called on regulators to quickly implement provisions of the ICBA-advocated Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief and Consumer Protection Act (S. 2155), including simpler capital rules and short-form call reports for community banks.

In recognition of National Cybersecurity Month in October, ICBA is reminding consumers of simple steps they can take to safeguard their sensitive data when making purchases online or via a smart device and what to do if they suspect their information has been compromised.

ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued a statement on Nelnet’s withdrawal of its deposit-insurance and industrial loan corporation applications with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. and Utah Department of Financial Institutions.

As Hurricane Florence approaches the United States and Americans recognize National Preparedness Month in September, ICBA and the nation’s community banks remind consumers that they can help alleviate financial concerns by planning in advance of a natural disaster or emergency.

ICBA has released a comprehensive matrix on the implementation of S. 2155 provisions affecting community banks in advance of the Senate Banking Committee hearing.

ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement on the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency’s advance notice of proposed rulemaking on reforming the Community Reinvestment Act.

ICBA today called on the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. to deny Nelnet Bank’s deposit insurance application for its proposed industrial loan corporation and impose a two-year moratorium on future ILC applications.

ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement on today’s Treasury Department report on nonbank financial services and Office of the Comptroller of the Currency announcement that it is accepting special-purpose bank charters for fintech firms.

ICBA today thanked Congress for extending the National Flood Insurance Program and called for a long-term solution.

ICBA today announced three new hires. David “Chip” Bartlett will serve as vice president of congressional relations, Sean Murphy as vice president of member relations for the Midwest region, and Leela Vosko as director of marketing engagement.

ICBA today announced the recipients of its 2018 NextGen Scholarship Awards.

ICBA today called on Senate leaders to take up the nomination of Michelle “Miki” Bowman for the Federal Reserve Board of Governors.

ICBA announced promotions for Jeremy Dalpiaz to vice president of cyber and data security policy, Humaira Mir to manager of human resources, and LeeAnn Sunderman to operational database specialist.

ICBA announced winners of its 2018 National Community Bank Service Awards, which celebrate the outstanding and innovative volunteer efforts of the nation’s community banks.

ICBA called on the Treasury Department to recommend prohibiting an expansion of banking services at the U.S. Postal Service.

ICBA applauded today’s strong, bipartisan vote by the full Senate to enact a new farm bill, H.R. 2.

ICBA congratulated Kathy Kraninger on her nomination for director of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection.

ICBA thanked the Securities and Exchange Commission for issuing an ICBA-supported final rule reducing disclosure requirements for publicly held community bank holding companies.