Agencies issue community bank guide on third-party relationships

May 6, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
The federal banking regulators released a guide for community banks on managing risk in third-party relationships.

Fed proposes expanding large-value payments service operations

May 6, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
The Federal Reserve Board requested comment on a proposal to expand the operating days of the Federal Reserve Banks' two large-value payments services.

Fed’s Bowman expects ongoing inflation

May 6, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman said she expects inflation to remain elevated for “some time.”

FHFA reports rise in single-family guarantee fees

May 3, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
The Federal Housing Finance Agency said the average single-family guarantee fee increased by 4 basis points to 61 basis points in 2022.

FDIC, OCC detail merger proposals at House hearing

May 3, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
Federal banking regulators this week testified before Congress on agency proposals to update policies on bank mergers.

ICBA’s Rebeca Romero Rainey and Anne Balcer Named as Washingtonian’s Most Influential People

May 2, 2024 | Press Release
Independent Community Bankers of America President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey and ICBA Senior Executive Vice President, Chief of Government Relations and Public Policy Anne Balcer were named to Washingtonian magazine’s 500 Most Influential people feature.

FHLBank officials pledge to work with ICBA against harmful changes to system

May 2, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
Four Federal Home Loan Bank officials joined ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey for a fireside chat during the final session of ICBA’s Capital Summit.

ICBA: Latest credit union acquisition shows need for congressional response

May 2, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
Following the latest acquisition of a community bank by a tax-exempt credit union, ICBA issued a national news release calling on Congress to respond.

Colorado senators strip provision permitting credit union acquisitions

May 2, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
Colorado lawmakers blocked a community bank-opposed legislative provision that would permit credit union acquisitions of the state’s banks.

Fannie, Freddie publish new policies on value reconsiderations

May 2, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac published new Reconsideration of Value policies after collaborating with the Federal Housing Finance Agency and Federal Housing Administration.

Latest Community Bank Acquisition by Tax-Exempt Credit Union Shows Need for Policy Response

May 1, 2024 | Press Release
Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement following the latest acquisition of a tax-paying bank by a tax-exempt credit union.

Rep. Hill thanks community bankers for advocacy at Capital Summit

May 1, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
At the 2024 ICBA Capital Summit, Rep. French Hill (R-Ark.) commended community bankers for their efforts to challenge misguided regulatory initiatives in support of local communities.

Tennessee enacts law barring credit union bank acquisitions

May 1, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee recently signed state legislation clarifying that the state’s banks may only be acquired by FDIC-insured institutions.

Founder of world’s largest crypto exchange sentenced to prison

May 1, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
The founder of the world’s largest crypto exchange was sentenced to four months in prison after pleading guilty to Bank Secrecy Act, money-transmitting, and sanctions violations.

‘Bank of Dave’ community banker advocates proportional regulation

Apr 30, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
The U.K. community banker who inspired the Netflix hit “Bank of Dave” pledged to work with ICBA and U.S. community banks in support of proportional regulation.

ICBA discusses top issues with FDIC, CFPB heads

Apr 30, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey held a fireside chat with the heads of the FDIC and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau at the 2024 ICBA Capital Summit in Washington.

Romero Rainey thanks community bank advocates

Apr 30, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey welcomed a record number of community bankers and first-time attendees to this year’s ICBA Capital Summit.

FHFA releases fair lending final rule

Apr 30, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
The Federal Housing Finance Agency released a final rule to codify fair lending and fair housing standards.

With Capital Summit underway, ICBA releases new polling on policy priorities

Apr 29, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA today is kicking off the 2024 ICBA Capital Summit in Washington with the release of new polling data showing Americans support community banker views on the pressing issues attendees will be discussing with policymakers this week.

Romero Rainey touts decentralized banking system in new op-ed

Apr 29, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
In a new op-ed pushing back against claims that the United States has too many banks, ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey touted the importance of community banks to local communities and the banking system.