N.Y. Judge: Reg E wire lawsuit against Citibank can proceed

Jan 23, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
Citibank’s request to dismiss a lawsuit was rejected by a federal judge who said Regulation E consumer protections extend to wire transactions.

Controversial Credit Union Leverages Tax Exemption to Acquire Community Bank, Fueling Need for Policy Action

Jan 22, 2025 | Press Release
Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey today issued the following statement after the latest announced acquisition of a community bank by a credit union—the first of 2025 and the first ever in California.

ICBA thanks President Trump for rulemaking pause

Jan 22, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA thanked President Donald Trump for issuing an executive order freezing new rulemakings.

ICBA seeking Subchapter S bankers for new working group

Jan 22, 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 members who do not currently serve in ICBA leadership are encouraged to apply.

FDIC’s Hill announces regulatory review

Jan 22, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
Following his appointment as acting chairman of the FDIC, Travis Hill pledged to conduct a “wholesale review” of the agency’s regulations, guidance, and manuals.

ICBA Thanks President Trump for Regulatory Freeze

Jan 21, 2025 | Press Release
Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement on President Donald Trump’s executive order freezing new rulemakings.

ICBA op-ed: Washington must ensure community banks represented at agencies

Jan 21, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
As President Donald Trump considers nominees to lead the federal banking agencies under his new administration, policymakers have a unique chance to secure representation for community banks, ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey wrote in a new op-ed.

ICBA welcomes President Donald Trump

Jan 21, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA and the nation's community banks welcomed President Donald Trump following his inauguration, citing the historic opportunity to make significant improvements to financial services policy.

ICBA urges effective crypto policies that provide regulatory clarity

Jan 21, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA encouraged the Trump administration to ensure regulatory clarity for banks as it considers new policies on digital assets.

ICBA Welcomes President Donald Trump

Jan 20, 2025 | Press Release
Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement on the inauguration of Donald Trump as the 47th president of the United States.

ICBA Names 2025-26 Board Nominees to Advance Community Banking Priorities

Jan 17, 2025 | Press Release
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today announced its 2025-26 board of directors’ nominees, setting the stage for the organization’s next chapter in advancing the community banking industry. ICBA’s current board will vote on the nominations March 11-14 in Nashville, Tenn., during ICBA LIVE 2025—the largest gathering of community banks in the world.

ICBA Urges Effective Crypto Policies That Provide Clarity for Community Banks

Jan 17, 2025 | Press Release
Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey today released the following statement on reports that President-elect Donald Trump is planning to issue an executive order on digital assets.

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.