Fed’s Bowman urges tailored community bank regulations

Jan 10, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
Regulators should support the banking system with a more pragmatic approach, including tailoring regulations to the size of the bank, Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman said.

ICBA Names Peter Nelson Senior Executive Vice President of Member Engagement

Jan 9, 2025 | Press Release
The Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) today announced Peter Nelson as senior executive vice president of member engagement. Nelson will assume his new duties on Feb. 10 and will lead ICBA’s efforts to enhance the overall member experience.

ICBA Foundation delivers $180,000 in hurricane disaster relief

Jan 9, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
The ICBA Foundation Disaster Relief Program announced it has collected and disbursed $180,000 to assist community banks and their employees affected by hurricanes Helene and Milton, including a $25,000 matching contribution from ICBA.

Romero Rainey: With historic opportunity, ICBA pushing for meaningful change

Jan 9, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
With a new Congress and administration arriving in Washington this month, the nation’s community banks have a momentous opportunity to make significant changes to the regulatory system, ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey said.

OCC: Banks affected by California wildfires can close

Jan 9, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
The OCC issued a proclamation allowing national banks, federal savings associations, and federal branches to close offices in areas of California affected by wildfires.

ICBA: CFPB’s overdraft rule must be enjoined and overturned

Jan 8, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA said the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s overdraft rule is likely to negatively affect consumers and their access to banking services and should be legally stopped.

ICBA introduces plan for new Congress and administration

Jan 8, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA this week unveiled its plan for the 119th Congress and incoming administration to address banking regulations and kickstart economic growth in local communities.

Section 1033 guidebook now available

Jan 8, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA released the Open Banking Guidebook detailing the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s final rule implementing Section 1033 of the Dodd-Frank Act.

ICBA Foundation Provides $180,000 in Disaster Relief for Hurricane-Affected Communities

Jan 8, 2025 | Press Release
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) Foundation Disaster Relief Program today announced it has collected and disbursed $180,000 to assist community banks and their employees affected by hurricanes Helene and Milton, including a $25,000 matching contribution from ICBA.

ICBA introduces plan for new Congress and administration

Jan 7, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA today is unveiling its plan for the new 119th Congress and incoming Trump administration to address banking regulations and kickstart economic growth in local communities.

ICBA publishes Section 1033 guidebook

Jan 7, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA released the Open Banking Guidebook detailing the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s final rule implementing Section 1033 of the Dodd-Frank Act.

Fed’s Barr stepping down as vice chair for supervision

Jan 7, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
The Federal Reserve announced that Michael Barr will step down from his position as vice chair for supervision on Feb. 28.

ICBA Introduces ‘Repair, Reform, and Thrive’ Plan for New Congress and Administration

Jan 7, 2025 | Press Release
ICBA today unveiled its new “Repair, Reform, and Thrive” plan for the new 119th Congress and incoming Trump administration to address the nation’s broken banking regulations and kickstart economic growth in local communities.

Rebecca Kruse Named ICBA Payments President, Juan Costantini Joins as Executive Vice President, General Counsel

Jan 6, 2025 | Press Release
ICBA Payments®, the payments-services subsidiary of the Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA), today announced that Rebecca Kruse has been appointed president.

A call for fairness in credit union policies: new ICBA blog post

Jan 6, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
Following a record number of credit union acquisitions of community banks last year, ICBA is renewing its push for leveling the tax and regulatory playing field, according to a new ICBA blog post.

Fed payment services will operate normally on Thursday

Jan 6, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
The Federal Reserve said that while its Washington, D.C., offices will be closed this Thursday due to the national day of mourning for former President Jimmy Carter, its payment systems will operate normally.

End the Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac conservatorship: blog

Jan 6, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
With a new Congress and administration coming to Washington, it’s time for policymakers to free Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac from government control to support the nation’s housing sector, according to a Main Street Matters blog post.

Blog: Innovation takes ICBA forward

Jan 3, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA doubled down on its commitment to innovation in 2024, according to a new ICBA blog post.

FHFA, Treasury preview process on ending GSE conservatorship

Jan 3, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
The Federal Housing Finance Agency and Treasury Department announced a process for eventually receiving public input on options and potential effects of ending the conservatorship of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

Tickets available for ’80s-themed ICBA PAC auction

Jan 3, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
Tickets are now available for ICBA PAC’s 36th Annual Auction Fundraiser, scheduled for March 12 during ICBA LIVE in Nashville.