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ICBA Statement on Nomination of Saule Omarova for Comptroller of the Currency

Sep 23, 2021 | Press Release
ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement on President Joe Biden’s intent to nominate Saule Omarova for comptroller of the currency.

ICBA Launches Ad Campaign on Credit Union Tax Exemption

Sep 23, 2021 | Press Release
The Independent Community Bankers of America this week launched a print and digital advertising campaign to inform Americans about the credit union tax exemption and its impact on financial services consolidation in local communities.

ICBA Urges Agencies to Extend Community Bank Leverage Ratio Flexibility

Sep 20, 2021 | Press Release
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) called on federal banking regulators to extend Community Bank Leverage Ratio flexibility given the impact of COVID-19 relief efforts on community bank capital levels.

ICBA Opposes Proposed Changes to SBA 7(a) Program

Sep 16, 2021 | Press Release
ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey stated that ICBA and the nation’s community banks strongly oppose legislative proposals to authorize the Small Business Administration to provide direct loans through its 7(a) program,"

ICBA Statement on Fannie, Freddie Preferred Stock Purchase Agreements

Sep 15, 2021 | Press Release
Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s Preferred Stock Purchase Agreements.

ICBA Encourages Consumers to Support Local Businesses During National Small Business Week

Sep 13, 2021 | Press Release
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) is lending its voice to the thousands of organizations nationwide encouraging Americans to support locally owned businesses during National Small Business Week (Sept. 13-17).

ICBA: Two-Thirds of Voters Oppose IRS Reporting Plan

Sep 7, 2021 | NewsWatch Today | Press Release
Two-thirds of voters (67%) oppose a proposal that would allow the IRS to collect bank account deposit and withdrawal information from American consumers, the Independent Community Bankers of America announced.

ICBA Honors National Community Bank Service Award Recipients

Sep 2, 2021 | Press Release
The Independent Community Bankers of America today announced winners of its 2021 National Community Bank Service Awards, celebrating the outstanding service and creative volunteer efforts of the nation’s community banks.

ICBA Statement on CFPB 1071 Proposed Rule

Sep 1, 2021 | Press Release
Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement on today’s Consumer Financial Protection Bureau proposed rule to implement Section 1071 of the Dodd-Frank Act.

ICBA Offers Financial Preparedness Tips to Help Speed Recovery Following a Natural Disaster

Sep 1, 2021 | Press Release
In recognition of National Preparedness Month in September, the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) and the nation’s community bankers are offering tips to help Americans secure their financial documents before disaster strikes.

ICBA to Congress: PPP Forgiveness Should Be Straightforward

Sep 1, 2021 | Press Release
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today told Congress that the Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program needs a simple, easy-to-use forgiveness process to ensure the program works as intended for small-business borrowers.

As Credit Union-Bank Acquisitions Top 100, ICBA Urges Washington to Act

Aug 25, 2021 | Press Release
With the number of tax-exempt credit union purchases of taxpaying community banks passing 100, the Independent Community Bankers of America is renewing its call for policymakers to examine the loophole contributing to these tax-subsidized acquisitions.

ICBA Names Dale Kraemer Vice President, Finance & Accounting

Aug 24, 2021 | Press Release
The Independent Community Bankers of America announced Dale Kraemer has joined ICBA as vice president of finance and accounting.

ICBA, The Venture Center Gear Up for 2022 ThinkTECH Accelerator

Aug 19, 2021 | Press Release
The Independent Community Bankers of America and The Venture Center, with support from the State of Arkansas, today launched the application period for the 2022 ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator program.

Christine Ahern Joins ICBA Bancard as Vice President, Relationship Manager

Aug 17, 2021 | Press Release
ICBA Bancard, the payments services subsidiary of the Independent Community Bankers of America, announced today the hire of Christine Ahern as vice president, relationship manager.

ICBA to Fed: Analyze Impact of Interchange Updates Before Finalizing Changes

Aug 11, 2021 | Press Release
ICBA today said the Federal Reserve Board should not update debit card interchange regulations without first fully analyzing the effects of the proposed changes on consumers and financial institutions.

Idaho Bankers Association Endorses ICBA Securities

Jul 28, 2021 | Press Release
ICBA Securities Inc., the broker-dealer subsidiary of the Independent Community Bankers of America has received the endorsement of the Idaho Bankers Association.

ICBA, Business Coalition Oppose IRS Reporting Proposal

Jul 28, 2021 | Press Release
The Independent Community Bankers of America and a broad coalition of business groups today expressed strong opposition to a Treasury Department proposal that would require financial institutions to report information on customer bank accounts to the IRS.

Jenna Burke Joins ICBA Government Relations Department as Senior Vice President and Senior Regulatory Counsel

Jul 27, 2021 | Press Release
The Independent Community Bankers of America announced today the hire of Jenna Burke as senior vice president and senior regulatory counsel.

ICBA Promotes Mike DeVoll to Assistant Vice President, Marketing Strategy and Execution

Jul 16, 2021 | Press Release
The Independent Community Bankers of America today announced Mike DeVoll’s promotion to assistant vice president of marketing strategy and execution.