Newsroom Graphic

Press Releases

ICBA Names FI Navigator as a Preferred Service Provider for Analytics

Dec 12, 2019 | Press Release
The Independent Community Bankers of America today announced that FI Navigator has been selected as its newest Preferred Service Provider.

Community Bankers Association of Georgia Endorses ICBA Securities

Dec 11, 2019 | Press Release
ICBA Securities Inc., the broker-dealer subsidiary of the Independent Community Bankers of America, has been endorsed by the Community Bankers Association of Georgia as a Diamond Level Preferred Service Provider.

ICBA Updates Congress on Ag Credit, Warns of Farm Credit System

Dec 11, 2019 | Press Release
The Independent Community Bankers of America told the House Agriculture Committee that farm banks have stable ag loan portfolios but remain concerned about rural economic conditions.

ICBA Urges Credit Union Agency to Rethink Redlining Plan

Dec 9, 2019 | Press Release
The Independent Community Bankers of America today called on the National Credit Union Administration to withdraw and redraft a proposed rule that would allow tax-exempt credit unions to cut urban communities out of the membership areas they serve.

ICBA’s Independent Banker Names 2019 Best Community Banks to Work For

Dec 2, 2019 | Press Release
Independent Banker magazine, the award-winning monthly publication of ICBA, bestowed 2019 Best Community Banks to Work For honors upon five community banks that have gone above and beyond to create exceptional work experiences for their employees.

ICBA Statement on Supreme Court Hearing CFPB Constitutionality Case

Oct 18, 2019 | News | Press Release
ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued a statement following the U.S. Supreme Court’s announcement that it would hear a case on the constitutionality of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s single-director governance.

ICBA and ProfitStars Expand Preferred Service Provider Agreement

Oct 17, 2019 | News | Press Release
ICBA today announced its expanded Preferred Service Provider agreement with ProfitStars to include its commercial mobile remote deposit capture solution, JHA SmartPay mRDC.

ICBA and The Venture Center Announce ThinkTECH Accelerator 2.0

Aug 12, 2019 | News | Press Release
ICBA today announced plans for a second ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator in partnership with The Venture Center. The program will accept applications from early-stage and startup fintech hopefuls from Aug. 12 to Sept. 30.

Main Street Victory: ICBA Applauds Fed on Real-Time Payments Decision

Aug 5, 2019 | News | Press Release
ICBA today applauded the Federal Reserve for its decision to develop a real-time payments system—a longtime ICBA priority.

Washington Banker Elected ICBA Bancard Chairman

Jun 28, 2019 | News | Press Release
ICBA Bancard, the payments services subsidiary of ICBA, announced today the election of Gregory Deckard, president, chairman and CEO of State Bank Northwest in Spokane Valley, Wash., as chairman of its board of directors.

ICBA Announces 2019 Community Banking Policy Priorities

Apr 29, 2019 | News | Press Release
ICBA today announced its top legislative and regulatory priorities for 2019.

Community Bankers in Washington This Week

Apr 29, 2019 | News | Press Release
Community bankers from all corners of the country are in Washington this week for meetings with lawmakers as part of the ICBA 2019 Capital Summit.

ICBA to CFPB: Study Risks of Small-Business Data Collection

Apr 24, 2019 | News | Press Release
ICBA called on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to identify potential benefits and burdens before rules are promulgated, including forthcoming rules on small-business data collection.

Community Banks Are the Megabank Alternative

Apr 10, 2019 | News | Press Release
ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement on today’s House Financial Services Committee hearing on holding megabanks accountable.

ICBA Announces 2019-20 Executive Committee

Mar 21, 2019 | News | Press Release
ICBA today announced the election of its 2019-20 Executive Committee during the 2019 ICBA LIVE® national convention in Nashville.

New ICBA Chairman’s Message to Community Bankers: Fight to Promote the Community Banking Model

Mar 21, 2019 | News | Press Release
Incoming ICBA Chairman Preston Kennedy encouraged 2019 ICBA LIVE® national convention attendees to exert their political influence to create and promote an environment where community banks flourish.

ICBA to Congress: Require All Entities to Safeguard Personal Information

Mar 14, 2019 | Press Release
ICBA today told Congress that all entities that handle personal information should be required to safeguard personal information similar to how it is protected at financial institutions.

ICBA Expands Government Relations Team

Mar 12, 2019 | Press Release
ICBA announced today that Noah Yosif has joined its government relations team as assistant vice president of economic policy and research.

ICBA Statement on Subchapter S Tax Deduction

Jan 22, 2019 | Press Release
ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued a statement on the Treasury Department’s final rule expanding access to the 20 percent tax deduction for pass-through businesses.

TCM Bank Supports Customers Affected by Government Shutdown

Jan 4, 2019 | Press Release
TCM Bank, N.A., a subsidiary of ICBA Bancard, announced that it is supporting its community bank partners and helping their cardholder customers who may be experiencing financial hardship during the government shutdown.