Following first acquisition in Montana, ICBA continues call for credit union tax

May 5, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
With the latest interstate acquisition of a tax-paying community bank by tax-exempt credit unions extending into Montana, ICBA said it is time for the increasing criticism of credit union tax and regulatory exemptions to finally result in policymaker action.

CFPB asks court to stop medical debt rule

May 5, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau joined other groups in asking a federal court to scrap a regulation barring consumer credit reports from including medical debt.

ICBA: OCC should pave the way for successful bank-fintech partnerships

May 5, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA told the OCC that as banks and fintechs increasingly collaborate, it is essential that regulators adopt policies that recognize the benefits of these partnerships and address emerging risks in a thoughtful, proportionate manner.

Following Latest Credit Union Acquisition of a Community Bank, ICBA Continues Call for Taxing Largest Credit Unions

May 2, 2025 | 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 community bank by a tax-exempt credit union.

ICBA Welcomes Mastercard as Sponsor of Innovation Programming to Advance Community Bank Solutions

May 2, 2025 | Press Release
The Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) today announced that Mastercard has joined as a sponsor of ICBA’s innovation programming, marking a significant expansion of the relationship between the two organizations.

CFPB to deprioritize 1071 enforcement for entities not protected by court order

May 2, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced that it will deprioritize enforcement of its 1071 small-business lending rule for entities not currently protected by a 5th Circuit Court order.

Former NCUA Chair: Challenges ahead for credit union industry

May 2, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
Credit union tax and regulatory exemptions have become increasingly vulnerable on Capitol Hill as lawmakers consider new tax legislation, former National Credit Union Administration chair Todd Harper said.

FinCEN proposes rule to combat cyber scams and heists

May 2, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network proposed prohibiting U.S. financial institutions from opening or maintaining accounts for or on behalf of a Cambodian group that deals in crypto scams and designating the organization as a money-laundering concern.

ICBA Honors Community Banks’ Role in Powering Small Business Success During Small Business Month

May 1, 2025 | Press Release
In recognition of National Small Business Month this May, the Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) is celebrating the critical role community banks play in supporting the nation’s small businesses—the backbone of the American economy.

Tax Foundation: States lose when credit unions acquire banks

May 1, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
A new blog post from the nonpartisan Tax Foundation notes that when a credit union acquires a bank, state and local governments can lose much of the tax revenue that the bank was paying.

ICBA urges grassroots action on trigger leads, ACRE Act

May 1, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
With Congress back to work this week, ICBA is encouraging community bankers to contact lawmakers in support of the Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act and the ACRE Act.

Still time to register for this month’s ICBA Capital Summit

May 1, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
There is still time for community bankers to register for ICBA Capital Summit, scheduled for May 12-15 in Washington, D.C.

Community banker urges tailored regulation at House hearing

Apr 30, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
J. Michael Radcliffe—chairman and CEO of Community Financial Services Bank in Benton, Ky.—testified before the House Financial Services Committee’s Subcommittee on Financial Institutions hearing on regulatory overreach.

ICBA advocacy briefing next week on deregulation, digital assets, and more

Apr 30, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA next week is hosting a complimentary community bank briefing on key congressional and regulatory developments.

Acting comptroller says AI can expand reach of banks

Apr 30, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
Acting Comptroller of the Currency Rodney Hood said artificial intelligence has tremendous potential to help banks optimize processes and promote access to banking services, but it must be used in a safe, secure, and trustworthy manner.

How community banks are advertising on streaming TV

Apr 29, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
Community bankers are exploring the targeting capabilities and flexibility of advertising on connected TV, according to the latest Independent Banker magazine.

Community banker testifying today at House regulatory hearing

Apr 29, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
J. Michael Radcliffe—chairman and CEO of Community Financial Services Bank in Benton, Ky.—today is scheduled to testify before the House Financial Services Committee’s Subcommittee on Financial Institutions.

ICBA urges grassroots action on trigger leads

Apr 29, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
As Congress returns from its April recess, ICBA is encouraging community bankers to tell their lawmakers to protect homebuyers by limiting mortgage trigger leads.

ICBA urges grassroots action on trigger leads

Apr 28, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
As Congress returns from its April recess, ICBA is encouraging community bankers to tell their lawmakers to protect homebuyers by limiting mortgage trigger leads.

Romero Rainey named top Washington influencer

Apr 28, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey was named to Washingtonian magazine’s list of the 500 Most Influential People in the nation’s capital.