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ICBA, others push SEC to rescind cyber incident rule

May 23, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA and other groups called for the Securities and Exchange Commission to rescind its cyber incident disclosure rule.

House passes tax bill with pro-community bank policies

May 23, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
The House of Representatives passed its “One, Big, Beautiful Bill” legislative package, which includes several ICBA tax priorities.

House committee announces hearings, markup for June

May 23, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
The House Financial Services Committee announced hearings and a markup for June

Fintech showcase next week

May 22, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA Innovation and the Center for Accelerating Financial Equity (CAFE) Fintech Accelerator are holding a complimentary webinar next week on using innovation to support underserved populations and drive community growth.

House committee advances ICBA-advocated reg relief bills

May 22, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
During a two-day markup, the House Financial Services Committee advanced two ICBA-advocated bills to provide regulatory relief to community banks.

ICBA, groups oppose price controls on credit card products

May 22, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA and other trade groups expressed opposition to an amendment to the GENIUS Act that would impose government price controls on credit card products.

ICBA-opposed credit card routing bill filed as Senate amendment

May 21, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA is calling on community bankers to contact their members of Congress after legislation to allow large merchants to expand the power of the federal government to intervene in the U.S. credit card market was reintroduced in the Senate.

FDIC says Deposit Insurance Fund restoration ahead of schedule

May 21, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
The FDIC said it projects that the Deposit Insurance Fund reserve ratio remains on track to reach the statutory minimum of 1.35% ahead of the statutory deadline of Sept. 30, 2028.

FDIC board approves rescission of 2024 bank merger policy statement

May 21, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
The FDIC board of directors approved the rescission of the agency’s 2024 Statement of Policy on Bank Merger Transactions and the reinstatement of its statement of policy in effect prior to 2024.

ICBA thanks community bankers for lobbying efforts

May 20, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA thanks the more than 500 community bank advocates who visited congressional offices during last week’s ICBA Capital Summit to advocate for the industry’s top policy priorities.

ICBA PAC Annual Golf Classic next month

May 20, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA PAC is hosting its 20th Annual Golf Classic on June 16 at the Minneapolis Golf Club in St. Louis Park, Minn.

CFPB ends COVID mortgage protections

May 20, 2025 | NewsWatch Today
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued an interim final rule ending protections for mortgagors experiencing hardships due to the COVID-19 pandemic.