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'40 Under 40' nominations open

Independent Banker magazine recently opened nominations for its 2025 “40 Under 40: Community Bank Leaders” awards.
January 13, 2025 | ICBA NewsWatch Today  

CFPB proposes to expand EFTA coverage to digital assets, video games

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau proposed an interpretive rule on how Regulation E and the Electronic Fund Transfer Act apply to emerging payment mechanisms, such as stablecoins and digital assets that operate as a medium of exchange or pay for goods and services.
January 13, 2025 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Consumer Financial Protection Bureau 

Independent Banker: Top CEO challenge is growing deposits

More than half of community bank executives say their biggest challenge in 2025 is growing deposits, according to the latest Independent Banker magazine.
January 10, 2025 | ICBA NewsWatch Today  

Fed’s Bowman urges tailored community bank regulations

Regulators should support the banking system with a more pragmatic approach, including tailoring regulations to the size of the bank, Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman said.
January 10, 2025 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Agencies/Regulators  

House panel names vice chair, subcommittee chairs

House Financial Services Committee Chairman French Hill (R-Ark.) announced the panel’s vice chairman, subcommittees chairs, vice chair for communications, and committee whip for the 119th Congress.
January 10, 2025 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Congressional Matters 

ICBA Names Peter Nelson Senior Executive Vice President of Member Engagement

The Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) today announced Peter Nelson as senior executive vice president of member engagement. Nelson will assume his new duties on Feb. 10 and will lead ICBA’s efforts to enhance the overall member experience.
January 09, 2025 | Press Release  

ICBA Foundation delivers $180,000 in hurricane disaster relief

The ICBA Foundation Disaster Relief Program announced it has collected and disbursed $180,000 to assist community banks and their employees affected by hurricanes Helene and Milton, including a $25,000 matching contribution from ICBA.
January 09, 2025 | ICBA NewsWatch Today  

OCC: Banks affected by California wildfires can close

The OCC issued a proclamation allowing national banks, federal savings associations, and federal branches to close offices in areas of California affected by wildfires.
January 09, 2025 | ICBA NewsWatch Today  

Romero Rainey: With historic opportunity, ICBA pushing for meaningful change

With a new Congress and administration arriving in Washington this month, the nation’s community banks have a momentous opportunity to make significant changes to the regulatory system, ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey said.
January 09, 2025 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Congressional Matters 

ICBA introduces plan for new Congress and administration

ICBA this week unveiled its plan for the 119th Congress and incoming administration to address banking regulations and kickstart economic growth in local communities.
January 08, 2025 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Congressional Matters 

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