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ICBA, others recommend appraisal reforms
FDIC opens Office of Supervisory Appeals
FDIC announces relief for Michigan banks
Spotlight! Payments Video Challenge: How Community Bankers Can Join the Fight to #StandAgainstScammers
FDIC, OCC propose CRA reforms with modernized thresholds
Fed, FDIC propose Reg O updates
Fed proposes modernizing rules for mutuals
Defining Vendor Management as a Community Bank Priority
ICBA, others urge regulators to coordinate GENIUS Act rulemaking
In new Bloomberg TV interview, Romero Rainey urges lawmakers to fix Clarity Act
ICBA, others issue best practices for sharing sensitive information
GAO report flags 15 duplicative cyber incident regulations for banks
Lawmakers urge Fed to streamline M&A processes
House passes ICBA-supported reg relief bill
Interactive map shows effects of stablecoins on local lending
Article details stablecoins’ possible effect on community lending
ICBA, others urge further coordination on GENIUS regulations
FDIC details GENIUS Act information-collection proposal
Housing bill with community bank reg relief title becomes law
SBA raises combined loan limit, enhances lender tools
ICBA urges administration to protect community banks, CDFIs during streamlining efforts
Fed to Congress: All tools will be used to achieve employment, price stability goals
Treasury announces full launch of Trump Accounts app
FedNow sees jump in volume, participation
Fed’s Bowman says AI regulations should be tailored to bank size, risk
BNPL lender applies for ILC charter
Fed proposes risk-based AML requirements
ICBA push for credit unions 990s generates headlines
CDFI Fund publishes reference materials for program applicants
ICBA releases guide on partnering with law enforcement to combat fraud
ICBA urges Form 990s for credit unions following embezzlement scandal
ICBA releases guide on partnering with law enforcement to combat fraud
ICBA’s crypto campaign garners more headlines
ICBA-supported anti-fraud legislation advances
FDIC proposes reducing DIF assessments for community banks
FDIC proposes ICBA-advocated flexibility for banks to share CSI
Trump requests economic assistance for farmers
House passes ICBA-supported reg relief bill, sending it to the president
ICBA: Citizenship executive order shouldn’t burden community banks
FinCEN proposes further sanctions on Huione Group
Senate passes ICBA-supported reg relief bill; House vote expected soon
ICBA supports amendment governing merger of credit unions into banks
OCC proposes supervision framework for stablecoins’ AML/CFT programs
ICBA pushes for harmonization of cyber incident reporting rules
Ahead of Senate vote, ICBA urges passage of reg relief bill
CFPB rescinds Reg B advisory
Congress reaches housing deal with ICBA-advocated community bank relief provisions
OCC revises its minority depository institution definition
FHFA requests authority to take on mortgage market fraud
New article shares AI success stories
Six community bank advocacy successes of 2026—and key challenges that remain
As Senate works to take up housing bill, ICBA continues urging grassroots outreach
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