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Why Community Banks Are Revamping Their CD Strategies

Certificates of deposit are nothing new, but these products’ reputation for reliability is leading some community banks to reposition and market them more competitively.
August 01, 2025 | Independent Banker  

Q&A: Amy Ledig on the EGRPRA Review Process

This has been a year of change for the bank regulatory environment. With the once-in-a-decade EGRPRA regulatory review process now underway, community banks have a special opportunity to make their voices heard. Independent Banker caught up with Amy Ledig, vice president of capital, accounting and finance policy at ICBA, to discuss the regulatory outlook.
August 01, 2025 | Independent Banker   Advocacy 

The Most Notable 2025 Audit Updates So Far

A change in government leadership has led to adjustments in how examiners conduct audits. Learn what experts are seeing at a bank level.
August 01, 2025 | Independent Banker   Compliance 

Jack E. Hopkins: Turning Vendors Into Partners With ICBA

“If ICBA has included a vendor [as a Preferred Service Provider or Corporate Member], we know they are a source that can be trusted.”
August 01, 2025 | Independent Banker  

Jacob Eisen: Make Payments a Strategic Budget Priority

Payments have transformed into a strategic opportunity. They no longer simply perform a routine function. Instead, they offer revenue potential, enhanced customer experiences and more.
August 01, 2025 | Independent Banker  

What Benefits Does Gen Z Value Most?

Gen Z and community banks are both purpose-driven, so attracting the youngest employees largely depends on which benefits companies offer. Here’s how some community banks are doing it.
August 01, 2025 | Independent Banker  

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 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   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 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   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 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   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 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   CFPB 

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