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In recognition of National Preparedness Month in September, the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) and the nation’s community bankers are offering tips to help Americans secure their financial documents before disaster strikes.
ICBA's 2019 National Convention, ICBA LIVE®! — the largest, most comprehensive educational and networking event for the nation’s community bankers — will be held March 18-22 in Nashville.
Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey today issued the following statement on today’s proposed rule to reform capital requirements for community banks.
The Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) today called on regulators to improve consistency and transparency as they reform the Community Reinvestment Act framework.
The Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) today congratulated Michelle “Miki” Bowman on her confirmation to serve on the Federal Reserve Board of Governors.
ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued a statement on federal regulators’ proposed rule to implement quarterly reporting relief required by the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act (S. 2155).
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 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 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 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 is calling on the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network to delay the implementation of a rule requiring community banks and other financial institutions to identify the individuals that own controlling interests in their corporate or business customers.
ICBA today thanked President Donald Trump for nominating Kansas Bank Commissioner Michelle “Miki” Bowman for the Federal Reserve Board. Bowman would fill the ICBA-advocated position dedicated to individuals with experience in community banking.
Timothy K. Zimmerman, CEO of Standard Bank in Monroeville, Pa., who becomes chairman of ICBA, encouraged ICBA Community Banking LIVE 2018 national convention attendees to leverage their political might to fight for additional reforms.
ICBA today recognized the 35th anniversary of its strategic relationship with Travelex during the 2018 ICBA national convention, ICBA Community Banking LIVE®.
ICBA thanked the Senate Banking Committee for advancing bipartisan legislation to stimulate local economic growth by providing much-needed community bank regulatory relief.
Scott Heitkamp, ICBA chairman and president and CEO of ValueBank Texas in Corpus Christi, and Camden R. Fine, ICBA president and CEO, issued the following statement on the nomination of Jelena McWilliams for Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. chairman.
ICBA has extended its Preferred Service Provider relationship with iHELP to help students and their families cover the gap between the cost of education and other financial resources such as scholarships, grants and federal student loans.
