Community Bankers to Convene for ICBA Capital Summit in the Nation’s Capital

Apr 8, 2024 | Press Release
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) will host hundreds of community bank leaders during the 2024 ICBA Capital Summit from April 28 to May 1 in Washington.

Polling Shows Americans Oppose Durbin-Marshall Credit Card Routing Mandates

Apr 7, 2024 | Press Release
With Congress back in Washington following a two-week district work period, new polling from the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) shows Americans say legislation to create credit card routing mandates would harm consumers.

Hsu suggests banks should be liable for authorized transactions

Apr 5, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
Acting Comptroller of the Currency Michael Hsu indicated he supports requiring banks to reimburse customers tricked into sending money to fraudulent accounts.

CFPB report targets financial transactions in video games

Apr 5, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued a report examining the growth of financial transactions in online video games and virtual worlds.

FHFA issues progress report on FHLBank policy updates

Apr 5, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The Federal Housing Finance Agency provided an update on its implementation of recommendations included in last year’s report on the Federal Home Loan Bank system.

Independent Banker profiles ICBA board of directors

Apr 4, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
This month’s ICBA Independent Banker magazine introduces the 2024-2025 ICBA board of directors.

CFPB planning credit reporting rulemaking this year: Chopra

Apr 4, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is planning to propose rules this year to ensure data brokers comply with the Fair Credit Reporting Act, CFPB Director Rohit Chopra said.

SEC official: Agency taking consistent approach to crypto

Apr 4, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
The Securities and Exchange Commission’s head of enforcement, Gurbir Grewal, defended his agency’s actions against illicitly traded cryptoassets.

ICBA urges agencies to issue cease-and-desist orders to Navy Federal

Apr 3, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
Following Navy Federal Credit Union’s announcement that its overseas military banking program will be called “Community Bank,” ICBA urged regulators to issue cease-and-desist orders directing the institution not to refer to itself as a bank.

ICBA urges CFPB to withdraw overdraft proposal

Apr 3, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA urged the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to withdraw its proposed rule to apply Regulation Z lending requirements to overdraft services.

FinCEN underestimates beneficial ownership collection burden: ICBA

Apr 3, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network’s estimated burden of complying with its final rule on accessing beneficial ownership information does not accurately reflect the demands of collecting this information, ICBA said.

With Navy Federal Calling Itself a Community Bank, ICBA Urges Regulators to Issue Cease-and-Desist Orders

Apr 2, 2024 | Press Release
Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement on tax-exempt Navy Federal Credit Union labeling its program to serve overseas military installations "Community Bank, Operated by Navy Federal Credit Union."

ICBA Celebrates Community Banks Powering Local Communities During Community Banking Month in April

Apr 2, 2024 | Press Release
In honor of Community Banking Month in April, the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) is highlighting community bank efforts to power local communities and fuel economic prosperity for Americans nationwide.

ICBA kicks off Community Banking Month

Apr 2, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA kicked off Community Banking Month, which every April recognizes the service and dedication of community banks to their customers and local communities.

Last week of recess for farm bill district meetings

Apr 2, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
With members of Congress back home in their districts through this week, ICBA continues urging community bankers to continue the grassroots push for a new farm bill with in-person meetings.

ICBA Capital Summit set for this month

Apr 2, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
Registration is open for the 2024 ICBA Capital Summit, the industry’s premier advocacy event slated for later this month in the nation’s capital.

CFPB: Consumer complaints focus on credit bureaus

Apr 1, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
Consumer complaints about credit or consumer reporting continued to increase in 2023, according to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s latest annual report.

ICBA to CFPB: Fee proposal another abuse of authority

Apr 1, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA urged the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to stop misusing its authority over unfair, deceptive, or abusive acts or practices to undermine federal disclosure rules.

Court grants ICBA-requested injunction of CRA final rule

Apr 1, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
A federal judge on Friday granted an injunction against federal banking regulators’ Community Reinvestment Act final rule, as requested by ICBA and other groups in a legal challenge.

ICBA backs congressional challenge to credit card late fee rule

Apr 1, 2024 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA expressed support for Rep. Andy Barr’s (R-Ky.) introduction of a resolution to nullify the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s final rule to cut credit card late fees.