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The ICBA Newsroom collects and centralizes all the NewsWatch Today articles, press releases, blog posts, advocacy letters and other news that impacts community bankers.
ICBA move strengthens industry presence
ICBA is relocating its national headquarters to a new space in Washington, D.C.
August 18, 2025 |
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Blog post: ICBA’s most immersive leadership experience is next month
As detailed in a new blog post, ICBA’s LEAD FWD Summit—the most immersive leadership experience for community bankers—is scheduled for Sept. 8-9 in Bloomington, Minn.
August 15, 2025 |
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Federal government will phase out paper checks next month
The Treasury Department announced that the federal government will stop issuing paper checks for most federal payments on Sept. 30. Treasury said the few people who still receive a federal benefit check must switch to an electronic payment method.
August 15, 2025 |
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Treasury sanctions cryptocurrency exchange for enabling cyber crime
The Treasury Department sanctioned cryptocurrency exchange Garantex Europe OU, which it said has directly facilitated notorious ransomware actors and other cybercriminals by processing over $100 million in transactions linked to illicit activities since 2019.
August 15, 2025 |
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Digital Assets
Article: Credit unions abandoning mission
A new article says some credit unions may be abandoning their mission with “Wall Street-style” behavior and no longer serving their core members.
August 14, 2025 |
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Credit Unions
ICBA, other groups ask Congress to fix GENIUS Act flaw
ICBA and other groups asked Congress to strike Section 16(d) of the recently enacted GENIUS Act and to oppose any expansion of its scope in this or future legislation.
August 14, 2025 |
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Digital Assets
ICBA attends Treasury meeting on reducing BSA burdens
Senior ICBA staff attended a Treasury Department roundtable on reducing the burdens of Bank Secrecy Act currency transaction reports and suspicious activity reports.
August 14, 2025 |
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Independent Banker: Community bank CFOs are busier than ever
The latest Independent Banker magazine says there’s plenty to keep community bank chief financial officers on their toes, such as interest rate volatility, new accounting and capital reporting standards, and industry cost pressures.
August 13, 2025 |
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Past ICBA chairman featured in new documentary
Past ICBA Chairman Brad Bolton is featured in a new documentary series on community banking.
August 13, 2025 |
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Bank Director/Board Member
Consumer prices up in July
The Consumer Price Index increased a seasonally adjusted 0.2% in July after increasing 0.3% in June, according to the Labor Department.
August 13, 2025 |
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Consumer Lending
Blog post: Flood of charter applications demands OCC response
A new ICBA blog post says a sudden influx of applications from nonbank financial technology firms for national bank trust charters requires the OCC to change course.
August 12, 2025 |
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OCC
CFPB working on new 1033 rule
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau submitted a proposed rule on Section 1033 of the Dodd-Frank Act for review to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs. ICBA expects the proposal to be published for public comment in the near future.
August 12, 2025 |
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CFPB
Foundation makes last pitch for donations for Texas flood victims
The ICBA Foundation Disaster Relief Program in coordination with the Independent Bankers Association of Texas is making a final push for tax-deductible donations to assist community banks and employees affected by recent flooding in Texas.
August 12, 2025 |
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ICBA: Community banks are built on fair banking
After President Donald Trump released an executive order on ensuring fair banking for all Americans, ICBA said community banks are built to provide fair access to consumers.
August 08, 2025 |
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ICBA publishes summary of passed trigger leads legislation
ICBA published a summary of the Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act, which would substantially limit the use of marketing products known as “trigger leads.”
August 08, 2025 |
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Judge rules Fed’s cap on debit card swipe fees is illegal
A federal judge ruled that the Federal Reserve’s cap on debit card swipe fees is illegal.
August 08, 2025 |
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Debit Cards
CISA releases malware analysis report for SharePoint vulnerabilities
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency published a malware analysis report on files related to Microsoft SharePoint vulnerabilities and encouraged organizations to use the indicators of compromise and detection signatures to identify malware.
August 07, 2025 |
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Cybersecurity
Independent Banker showcases community bank milestones
The latest Independent Banker magazine highlights ICBA member banks celebrating 100, 125, 150, 175, and even 200 years in service.
August 07, 2025 |
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ICBA opposes Ripple’s application for a national trust bank charter
ICBA expressed opposition to blockchain tech company Ripple’s application for a national trust bank charter for its proposed subsidiary, Ripple National Trust Bank.
August 06, 2025 |
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OCC
FDIC updates approach to pre-filled customer information
The FDIC announced it is updating its supervisory approach regarding whether banks can use pre-populated customer information for the purpose of opening an account to satisfy Customer Identification Program requirements.
August 06, 2025 |
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FDIC
Agencies release resolution plans for large banks
The Federal Reserve and FDIC released the public sections of resolution plans for the eight largest and most complex domestic banking organizations and 56 foreign banking organizations.
August 06, 2025 |
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Federal Reserve FDIC
Independent Banker shares how to get more out of tech spending
To help community banks save money, time and frustration, the latest Independent Banker magazine shares what to look out for when assessing a tech budget.
August 05, 2025 |
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American Banker: Credit unions are buying more banks
A new article says credit unions are indeed announcing more and more bank acquisitions, sometimes thousands of miles away.
August 05, 2025 |
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Credit Unions
Farm Credit lender sues business for failed nonfarm loan
A Farm Credit System lender is suing a Tennessee distillery after the enterprise’s nonfarm commercial loan to the business has gone south, according to a local media report.
August 05, 2025 |
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FCS
ICBA-advocated bill restricting mortgage ‘trigger leads’ passes Senate, heads to president’s desk
The Senate passed ICBA-advocated legislation restricting credit reporting agencies from selling consumers’ contact information when they apply for a residential mortgage.
August 04, 2025 |
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Congressional Matters
Registration opens for ICBA LIVE 2026
Registration is now open for ICBA LIVE 2026, the world’s largest gathering of community bankers.
August 04, 2025 |
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American Banker reports on growing credit union concerns
A new article features growing concerns that the nation’s largest credit unions are increasingly behaving more like profit-driven banks with a tax advantage than mission-centric nonprofits.
August 04, 2025 |
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Credit Unions
Personal income, spending increase in June
Personal income and spending each increased 0.3% in June, the Commerce Department reported. From the same month one year ago, the PCE price index increased 2.6%.
August 01, 2025 |
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Fed joins other agencies allowing alternative collection of Tax Identification Numbers
The Federal Reserve announced it joined other banking agencies and the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network in permitting banks to obtain a Tax Identification Number from a third party rather than directly from customers.
August 01, 2025 |
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Federal Reserve
ICBA offers new GENIUS Act summary, webinar
ICBA published a new summary of the GENIUS Act for ICBA members and next week is scheduled to host a complimentary community bank briefing on the act and other digital asset policy developments.
July 31, 2025 |
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Digital Assets
ICBA opposes Circle’s application for a national trust bank charter
ICBA said it strongly opposes Circle’s application for a national trust bank charter for its proposed subsidiary, First National Currency Bank, N.A.
July 31, 2025 |
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OCC
White House releases digital asset recommendations
President Donald Trump’s Working Group on Digital Asset Markets released recommendations for digital financial technology.
July 31, 2025 |
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Digital Assets
CFPB says it will rework 1033 rule
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau requested a stay in a lawsuit challenging the 1033 rule on consumer data security and privacy and said it plans to craft a new rule soon.
July 30, 2025 |
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CFPB
ICBA asks for regulatory relief on Debit Card Issuer Interchange survey
ICBA urged the Federal Reserve to provide regulatory relief on the Debit Card Issuer Interchange survey, which is used to implement Regulation II debit card interchange standards.
July 30, 2025 |
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Federal Reserve
Complimentary ICBA briefing on GENIUS Act next week
ICBA is scheduled to host a complimentary community bank briefing on the GENIUS Act at 1 p.m. (Eastern time) next Thursday, Aug. 7.
July 30, 2025 |
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ICBA opposes Nissan’s ILC application
ICBA urged the FDIC to reject Nissan’s deposit insurance application for its proposed industrial loan company, Nissan Bank.
July 29, 2025 |
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FDIC
ICBA supports bill to mitigate impact of 1071 rule
ICBA expressed strong support for the Preventing Regulatory Overreach to Empower Communities to Thrive and Ensure Data privacy (PROTECTED) Act (S. 2352), which would mitigate the adverse impact of the CFPB’s rule under Dodd-Frank Section 1071 on America’s small businesses and community banks.
July 29, 2025 |
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CFPB
ICBA, others correct the record on CFPB’s 1033 rule
ICBA and other groups issued a statement correcting the record on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Section 1033 rulemaking following misleading claims from a group of fintech and retail organizations.
July 29, 2025 |
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CFPB
Agencies officially launch final round of feedback on reg burden under EGRPRA review
The OCC, FDIC, and Federal Reserve published in the Federal Register their fourth notice requesting comment on their regulations pursuant to the Economic Growth and Regulatory Paperwork Reduction Act of 1996.
July 28, 2025 |
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Independent Banker shares tips on building AI policies
The latest Independent Banker magazine offers tips for community banks that are developing policies on artificial intelligence.
July 28, 2025 |
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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.
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