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ICBA Request for Banking Committee Hearing on Credit Union Purchases of Community Banks

On behalf of community banks across the country, with more than 50,000 locations, I write to call your attention to an emerging trend in the financial services industry: A surge in tax-exempt credit union purchases of tax-paying community banks accelerating the broader trend of industry consolidation.
January 29, 2020 | News   Credit Unions 

ICBA Statement on Credit Union Proposed Rules

ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement on today’s National Credit Union Administration board meeting.
January 23, 2020 | Press Release   NCUA Credit Unions 

ICBA Announces Nominations for 2020-21 Board of Directors

ICBA announced the nominees for its 2020-21 board of directors, which will be voted on during the 2020 ICBA national convention, ICBA LIVE, in Orlando.
January 23, 2020 | Press Release  

Fed’s Bowman: Regs limit community bank mortgage lending

Federal Reserve Gov. Michelle “Miki” Bowman said the declining presence of community banks in the consumer real estate mortgage market is a key challenge facing the housing sector.
January 17, 2020 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Mortgage Rules 

ICBA Announces Staff Promotions

January 13, 2020 | Press Release  

ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator 2.0 Participants Revealed at Kickoff Event

ICBA and The Venture Center, in partnership with the State of Arkansas, today announced the 10 companies selected for the second annual ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator program, which focuses on driving community bank innovation to create enhanced customer experiences.
January 08, 2020 | Press Release  

An Open Letter to Congress: Community Banks Focused on Achievable Bipartisan Solutions

With a proven track record of common-sense legislative achievements that benefit Main Street consumers, small businesses, farmers and ranchers, we remain committed to pragmatic legislative solutions that will build on recent successes and expand the reach of our nation's economic prosperity to every urban, suburban and rural community we serve.
January 06, 2020 | ICBA NewsWatch Today  

Community Bank CEO Outlook 2020: How your peers plan to grow

Independent Banker’s Community Bank CEO Outlook survey asked community bank leaders how they plan to grow their institutions this year. The results of this year’s survey reveal what community bankers have planned for 2020, from adopting new technology to growing deposits.
January 01, 2020 | Independent Banker   Growing the Community 

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