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At congressional hearing, Romero Rainey urges regulatory transformation

At the first House Financial Services Committee hearing of the new Congress, ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey called on lawmakers to transform the regulatory environment for community banks to promote locally based economic growth.
February 06, 2025 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Congressional Matters 

ICBA urges regulatory and tax relief at House Small Business Committee hearing

In separate testimony on Wednesday at the first House Small Business Committee hearing of the 119th Congress, ICBA called on lawmakers to advance regulatory and tax relief that will further enhance small-business lending.
February 06, 2025 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Congressional Matters 

ICBA supports bill to scrap CFPB’s 1071 rule

ICBA expressed strong support for new legislation to overturn the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s small-business data collection and reporting requirements under Section 1071 of the Dodd-Frank Act.
February 06, 2025 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   CFPB 

At Congressional Hearing on Making Community Banking Great, Romero Rainey Testifies for Regulatory Transformation to Promote Growth

February 05, 2025 | Press Release   Regulatory Relief Tiered Regulation for Community Banks 

Representing Community Banks at House Small Business Committee Hearing, ICBA Urges Regulatory and Tax Relief to Promote Lending

February 05, 2025 | Press Release   Regulatory Relief Tiered Regulation for Community Banks 

Rebeca Romero Rainey: Marching to the Beat of Community Banking

“Community banks set the tempo for our communities, serving as the constant drum line that anchors those around them.”
February 05, 2025 | Independent Banker  

Jacob Eisen: The Difference Between Direct and Agent Bank Credit Card Programs

February 05, 2025 | Independent Banker   Payments 

Preparing and Nurturing Future Bank Leaders

How can community banks foster future leaders and make sure they’re prepared to take on a managerial role? It takes a healthy dose of attention, understanding and room for trial and error.
February 05, 2025 | Independent Banker  

Kick Lending Up a Notch With Digital Solutions

Increased efficiency and fewer errors are just two of the benefits of digitalizing your loan production process.
February 05, 2025 | Independent Banker   Payments 

Lucas White: Tackling Fraud With Technology and Education

“[Fraud] must be a business priority, because our employees and customers truly are our first line of defense.”
February 05, 2025 | Independent Banker  

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