Skip to Main Content
ICBA
  • Member Login
  • Member Login

ICBA Newsroom

The ICBA Newsroom collects and centralizes all the NewsWatch Today articles, press releases, blog posts, advocacy letters and other news that impacts community bankers.

Subscribe to Our Newsletter Example Text Press Resources Example Text

New ICBA podcast on SVB fallout

The latest episode of ICBA’s “Independent Banker” podcast focuses on fallout from the recent failures of large banks and the opportunity for community banks to shine.
April 19, 2023 | Podcast  

ICBA, states urge House to pass resolution nullifying 1071 rule

ICBA and 44 state community banking associations called on the House of Representatives to approve a resolution to nullify the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s 1071 final rule.
April 19, 2023 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Compliance 

FDIC: Failures won’t have material impact on DIF restoration

The FDIC said it does not expect losses from recent bank failures to materially affect the restoration of the Deposit Insurance Fund, and policymakers continued to signal support for a risk-based special assessment.
April 19, 2023 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Deposit Insurance 

CFPB issues additional 1071 sample form formats

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued additional file formats for its Section 1071 small-business data-collection sample form.
April 18, 2023 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Compliance 

ICBA strongly opposes opening 7(a) SBA program to fintechs

ICBA expressed strong opposition to a Small Business Administration final rule that undermines its 7(a) loan program.
April 17, 2023 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Technology Fintech Regulation 

ICBA to FDIC: Exempt community banks from special assessment

ICBA urged the FDIC to exempt community banks from any special assessment to recover Deposit Insurance Fund losses caused by the failures of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank of New York.
April 17, 2023 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Deposit Insurance 

CFPB revises average prime offer rate methodology

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced a revised version of its methodology for determining average prime offer rates.
April 17, 2023 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Compliance 

Agencies issue updated HMDA guide

The Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council issued the 2023 edition of “A Guide to HMDA Reporting: Getting It Right!” for HMDA-related data collection and reporting.
April 14, 2023 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Compliance 

ICBA releases 1071 rule summary ahead of briefing

ICBA published a summary of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s recently released Section 1071 final rule ahead of tomorrow’s ICBA briefing on the rule.
April 13, 2023 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Compliance 

FDIC signage and advertising requirements proposal

ICBA wrote in support of a new FDIC proposal to update signage requirements across all banking channels to clearly distinguish insured deposits from noninsured deposits and combat misleading statements to customers regarding the safety of their deposits.
April 11, 2023 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Deposit Insurance 

Latest ICBA podcast on winning the talent war

The latest episode of ICBA’s “Independent Banker” podcast focuses on thinking creatively about recruitment amid the Great Resignation.
April 11, 2023 | Podcast  

ICBA urging grassroots outreach on farm bill principles

ICBA is calling on community bankers to urge their members of Congress to include six key principles in this year’s farm bill.
April 11, 2023 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Agriculture 

CFPB reports on small entities’ calls to restrict impact of 1033 rule

The CFPB this week released its Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act report on its pending rulemaking to establish standards for sharing consumer financial data, setting the stage for the bureau to issue a proposed rule.
April 10, 2023 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Compliance 

FDIC reports effective consumer compliance

The FDIC conducted roughly 1,000 consumer compliance examinations last year and found supervised institutions demonstrated effective management of their consumer compliance responsibilities, the agency said.
April 06, 2023 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Compliance 

CFPB launches 1071 technical support program

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau launched a technical support program to help financial institutions implement and comply with its newly released Section 1071 final rule.
April 06, 2023 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Compliance 

CFPB issues guidance on abusive conduct

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued a policy statement that explains the legal prohibition on abusive conduct in consumer financial markets and summarizes precedent.
April 04, 2023 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Compliance 

FinCEN reports on business email compromise in the real estate sector

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network issued an analysis on patterns and trends identified in Bank Secrecy Act data relating to business email compromise in the real estate sector in 2020 and 2021.
April 03, 2023 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Compliance 

Hsu says overdraft practices pose UDAP risks

Acting Comptroller of the Currency Michael Hsu said not all overdraft fees present equal compliance risks and spotlighted “authorize positive, settle negative” and re-presentment fees as particularly risky.
April 03, 2023 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Compliance 

CFPB says TILA doesn’t preempt state disclosure laws

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said state disclosure laws covering lending to businesses in California, New York, Utah, and Virginia are not preempted by the federal Truth in Lending Act.
March 29, 2023 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Compliance 

ICBA offers custom op-ed distinguishing community banks

ICBA is offering community bankers a new customizable op-ed to help differentiate community banks from larger and riskier financial institutions.
March 27, 2023 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Community Bank Awareness 

Independent Banker

Independent Banker is the award-winning monthly member publication of ICBA. Continually rated the best news source by community bankers, IB provides timely, relevant information and insights to help community banks continue to flourish.

Marketing Resource Center

Visit this page regularly for new customizable press releases, opeds, tutorials, sharable videos, tip sheets, and sample social media posts which are available exclusively for ICBA members.

Access the toolkit Example Text

ICBA NewsWatch Today

ICBA offers numerous specialty newsletters related to the community banking industry. Sign up for ICBA's daily email news bulletin for current and breaking industry news

Read Articles Example Text

Subscribe to Independent Banker Magazine

Independent Banker® is the monthly publication of the Independent Community Bankers of America, recognized as the number one source ICBA members rely on for community banking news.

Subscribe Now Example Text

Manage Your Email Notifications and Subscriptions

Sign up to receive or manage your email messages from ICBA. Questions? Contact ICBA.

Subscribe Now Example Text

Subscribe to Independent Banker Magazine