Community bank net income increases in Q1

May 29, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
Community banks reported a 10% first-quarter increase in net income from the previous quarter and an 8.5% increase from the previous year, according to the FDIC’s latest Quarterly Banking Profile.

ICBA: Latest credit union acquisition shows need for policy action

May 29, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
After a new acquisition of a tax-paying community bank in Arizona by a tax-exempt credit union, ICBA said the need for policymaker action is urgent.

Trump vows to end GSE conservatorship

May 29, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
President Donald Trump said he is working to take Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac out of conservatorship while maintaining an implicit government guarantee on their obligations and securities.