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House panel passes ICBA-supported cybersecurity bill

The House Homeland Security Committee unanimously passed the Widespread Information Management for the Welfare of Infrastructure and Government Act (H.R. 5079), ICBA-supported legislation that aims to modernize and extend the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015.
September 04, 2025 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Congressional Matters Cybersecurity 

CFPB confirms plan to issue new rule on 1071

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau reiterated that the agency’s new leadership has directed staff to initiate a new Section 1071 rulemaking.
September 03, 2025 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Consumer Financial Protection Bureau 

ICBA honors National Community Bank Service Award recipients

ICBA announced the winners of the 2025 National Community Bank Service Awards in recognition of the creative and exemplary efforts of the nation’s community banks to help their local communities.
September 03, 2025 | ICBA NewsWatch Today  

Philly Fed updates confidence scam information

The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia details types of confidence scams in the Fed’s latest Consumer Compliance Outlook.
September 03, 2025 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Federal Reserve 

FDIC removes disparate impact references from exam manual

The FDIC announced that it will evaluate potential discrimination under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act and Fair Housing Act only through evidence of disparate treatment.
September 02, 2025 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation 

ICBA 2025 National Community Bank Service Award Recipients Honored for Efforts to Create Resilient Communities

The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today announced the winners of its 2025 National Community Bank Service Awards, recognizing the innovative and exceptional efforts of the nation’s community banks to support and uplift local communities. Stories are featured in the September issue of ICBA's Independent Banker magazine.
September 02, 2025 | Press Release  

ICBA: Latest credit union acquisition fueled by tax exemption

Following the latest acquisition of a community bank by a tax-exempt credit union, ICBA said the deal demonstrates why the growing skepticism of credit union tax and regulatory exemptions must evolve into policymaker action.
September 02, 2025 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Credit Unions 

OCC decreases assessment rates

The OCC announced a decrease in assessment rates for the Sept. 30 semiannual assessment that will apply to all OCC-regulated institutions—its fifth decrease in assessments since 2017.
September 02, 2025 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   OCC 

Yes, You CAN Offer Government-Guaranteed Lending Without Burdening Staff

SPONSORED | Government-guaranteed lending isn’t just smart—it’s essential for community banks looking to serve more local businesses, add non-interest income, and stay competitive. See how the right qualified Lender Service provider can help—without burdening your team.
September 01, 2025 | Independent Banker   Lending 

Q&A: Growth-Related Challenges for the Evolving Community Bank

Whether growing organically or through mergers and acquisitions, even positive change can present challenges. We talked to two community bankers about considerations and issues they’ve noticed as their banks have grown.
September 01, 2025 | Independent Banker   Growing the Community 

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