The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued a circular affirming that banks might violate federal law if they unilaterally reopen a deposit account to process transactions after a consumer has already closed it.

Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement on today’s Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation proposed rule on special assessments for the resolutions of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank of New York.

The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today expressed its strong support for the House introduction of the Access to Credit for our Rural Economy (ACRE) Act (H.R. 3139) to support farmers, ranchers, and rural homeowners.

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director Rohit Chopra are among the speakers set to address next week’s 2023 ICBA Capital Summit in Washington, D.C.

The House Financial Services Committee today will hold a hearing on several draft bills to increase transparency at federal banking regulators following the recent failures of several large banks.

ICBA and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency are scheduled to host another tabletop exercise to support community bank cybersecurity starting this summer.

Pandemic-era Economic Impact Payments reached 92% of potentially eligible individuals, according to a report from federal researchers.

The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today is reiterating its strong support for bipartisan, bicameral legislation that would establish a safe harbor from federal sanctions for financial institutions that serve cannabis-related businesses in states where cannabis is legal.

The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today announced several staff promotions in recognition of their efforts to support the nation’s community banks.

The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) will host hundreds of community bank leaders during the 2023 ICBA Capital Summit May 14-17 in the nation’s capital.

Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement on financial market manipulation.

ICBA testified before Congress on its new proposal for a USDA program that would speed up loan approval times and thereby enhance access to credit in rural communities.

ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey and ICBA Bancard President and CEO Tina Giorgio were again named to Washingtonian magazine’s list of the 500 Most Influential People in the nation’s capital.

ICBA called on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to withdraw its proposed rule on credit card fees for late payments.

Senate Banking Committee leaders differentiated recently failed financial institutions from the broader banking industry during a committee hearing on holding executives accountable.

ICBA called on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to withdraw its proposed rule on credit card fees for late payments, saying the proposed rule sends the wrong message that punctual credit card payments are not a significant priority.

The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today proposed a new USDA Express program to a Senate Agriculture subcommittee at a hearing focused on credit and risk management provisions in a new farm bill.

ICBA continued to differentiate community banks from larger financial institutions in the news media following the failure of First Republic Bank.

ICBA is scheduled to testify before Congress tomorrow on its farm bill priorities and other key proposals for the ag sector.

ICBA and other groups asked the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to extend the comment deadline on its proposed rule on credit card penalty fees by 45 days, to June 18.