ICBA Foundation raising funds for Calif. wildfire relief

Jan 17, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
The ICBA Foundation Disaster Relief Program is requesting tax-deductible donations to assist community banks and employees affected by recent wildfires in California.

ICBA-advocated de novo bill introduced in House, Senate

Jan 17, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA expressed strong support for the introduction of legislation to promote the creation of de novo community banks.

ICBA recruiting Subchapter S bankers for new working group

Jan 17, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
With major tax legislation high on the congressional agenda, ICBA is recruiting interested Subchapter S bankers for its new Subchapter S Tax Working Group.

ICBA Supports Bill Promoting Community Bank Formation to Meet Needs of Local Communities

Jan 16, 2025 | Press Release
Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey today released the following statement on the introduction of ICBA-supported legislation to promote the creation of new community banks.

Infographic highlights support for community bank policy issues

Jan 16, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA continued spreading the word about its latest polling results—which show Americans support community bank policy priorities—in an infographic sent to Beltway insiders.

Registration open for ICBA Capital Summit

Jan 16, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
Registration is now open for the ICBA Capital Summit, scheduled for May 12-15 in Washington, D.C.

ICBA guidebook on CFPB’s 1033 rule spotlights ongoing advocacy

Jan 16, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA recently released its Open Banking Guidebook detailing the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s final rule implementing Section 1033 of the Dodd-Frank Act.

ICBA remembers Bill Rosacker

Jan 15, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
Former ICBA Executive Committee Member William Rosacker died in Shakopee, Minn., on Jan. 12 at the age of 80. Rosacker had a 51-year career in banking and was president of United Bankers’ Bank in Bloomington from 1985 to 2019.

CFPB withdraws ICBA-opposed proposal on non-sufficient-funds fees

Jan 15, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau withdrew its proposed rule to restrict the use of non-sufficient-funds fees, as advocated by ICBA.

Agencies issue joint statement on California wildfires

Jan 15, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
Federal banking regulators and the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation released an interagency statement on supervisory practices for financial institutions in areas of California affected by wildfires and straight-line winds.

New Polling Shows Public Support for Policies in ICBA’s ‘Repair, Reform, and Thrive’ Plan

Jan 14, 2025 | Press Release
With the new 119th Congress and incoming Trump administration getting started in Washington, the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today released new polling data showing Americans support community bank policy priorities laid out in ICBA’s new “Repair, Reform, and Thrive” plan.

ICBA polling shows Americans support community bank policy priorities

Jan 14, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA today is releasing new polling data showing Americans support the community bank policy priorities laid out in ICBA’s new “Repair, Reform, and Thrive” plan.

FDIC announces relief for California banks

Jan 14, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
The FDIC announced regulatory relief to facilitate recovery in areas of California affected by wildfires and straight-line winds.

Registration open for ICBA Capital Summit

Jan 14, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
Registration is now open for ICBA Capital Summit, scheduled for May 12-15 in Washington, D.C.

ICBA Dividend Program Nears $85 Million Distributed Since Inception

Jan 13, 2025 | Press Release
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today announced that the Travelers ICBA insurance program will distribute its 23rd consecutive dividend to participants in the Policyholder Safety Group Dividend plan, bringing the total amount distributed since the program’s inception to nearly $85 million.

'40 Under 40' nominations open

Jan 13, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
Independent Banker magazine recently opened nominations for its 2025 “40 Under 40: Community Bank Leaders” awards.

FDIC’s Hill: ‘Crushing’ compliance costs hurt community banks

Jan 13, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
Overzealous and misguided supervision contributes to crushing compliance costs for community banks, according to FDIC Vice Chairman Travis Hill.

CFPB proposes to expand EFTA coverage to digital assets, video games

Jan 13, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau proposed an interpretive rule on how Regulation E and the Electronic Fund Transfer Act apply to emerging payment mechanisms, such as stablecoins and digital assets that operate as a medium of exchange or pay for goods and services.

Independent Banker: Top CEO challenge is growing deposits

Jan 10, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
More than half of community bank executives say their biggest challenge in 2025 is growing deposits, according to the latest Independent Banker magazine.

House panel names vice chair, subcommittee chairs

Jan 10, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
House Financial Services Committee Chairman French Hill (R-Ark.) announced the panel’s vice chairman, subcommittees chairs, vice chair for communications, and committee whip for the 119th Congress.