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The ICBA Newsroom collects and centralizes all the NewsWatch Today articles, press releases, Main Street Matters blogs, advocacy letters and other news that impacts community bankers.
ICBA urging EGRPRA grassroots comment letters
ICBA is urging community bankers to submit comment letters by Oct. 23 on the final round of the banking agencies’ Economic Growth and Regulatory Paperwork Reduction Act of 1996 review.
October 07, 2025 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
EGRPRA s.2155
ICBA Applauds OCC s Commitment to Regulatory Relief for Community Banks
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) expressed strong support for today’s Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) announcement of a series of regulatory relief measures aimed at empowering community banks to continue serving their customers and communities.
October 06, 2025 |
Press Release
OCC
Compliance questions on National Flood Insurance Program end of penny production
The ICBA Compliance Center Question of the Week page features several new Q&As on the National Flood Insurance Program and the Treasury Department’s decision to end production of the penny.
October 06, 2025 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Climate
ICBA calls for farm aid package favorable community bank treatment
ICBA called on the Treasury and Agriculture Departments to provide farmers a large aid package and ensure that community banks are treated favorably when they help facilitate farm aid.
October 06, 2025 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Agriculture
SEC permits trust companies to custody cryptoassets
The SEC indicated it would permit registered funds and advisers to use state trust companies to custody cryptoassets.
October 06, 2025 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Digital Assets
Independent Banker shares tips for tackling cyber threats
The latest Independent Banker magazine shares ways that community banks can fight cyber attacks that are being supercharged by AI and other technological capabilities.
October 03, 2025 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Cybersecurity
ICBA updates advocacy dashboard
ICBA updated its “Advocacy in Action” government relations dashboard for the fourth quarter with the latest community banking advocacy successes and priorities.
October 03, 2025 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
FDIC issues Q2 state profiles
The FDIC issued its state profiles for the second quarter. The series provides quarterly summaries of banking and economic conditions for each state.
October 03, 2025 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
SBA releases form to help community banks report on debanking compliance
As requested by ICBA, the Small Business Administration released a streamlined form to help community banks comply with President Donald Trump’s executive order on ensuring access to fair banking.
October 02, 2025 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Small Business Administration
Agencies share shutdown information
Federal agencies shared information on their programs and functionality during the government shutdown.
October 02, 2025 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Government Banks
President nominates Travis Hill as FDIC chairman
President Donald Trump nominated FDIC Acting Chairman Travis Hill to be FDIC chairman.
October 02, 2025 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
The Key to People-Focused Insurance Strategies
People make mistakes, but insurance can help ensure the bank doesn’t foot the bill for them.
October 01, 2025 |
News
The Secret to Engaging Customers Through Podcasts
With the popularity of podcasts, these community banks are riding the sound waves. Learn how they plan and produce episodes and build up engaged audiences.
October 01, 2025 |
News
Growing the Community
Mickey Marshall: Why National Trust Bank Charters Sparked a Growing Policy Fight
Fintech and crypto firms continue to seek out trust charters for deposit-like products,
raising policy questions and competitive risks for community banks.
October 01, 2025 |
News
Advocacy
Fighting Fraud with Tech and Training
Community banks have to take a heavy hand when it comes to fraud. Amid both high-tech and check fraud, these banks are encouraging a watchful eye through technology and education.
October 01, 2025 |
News
Compliance
Bank of the Pacific Strikes Up Support for a Local Nonprofit
In March, Bank of the Pacific in Aberdeen, Washington, sponsored the Bowl-A-Thon fundraiser for Friends of the Children Portland.
October 01, 2025 |
News
MainStreet Bank Empowers the Community, One Employee At a Time
Through its Making Change program, MainStreet Bank implores its employees to engage in and contribute to community work.
October 01, 2025 |
News
Powering Potential: How ICBA's Letters Influence Congress
When a member of Congress introduces a bill that would affect the community banking industry, ICBA analyzes its implications, provides guidance and begins putting pen to paper. Here’s how ICBA uses letters to try to influence Congress.
October 01, 2025 |
News
Advocacy
Out of Office: Brad Henion
The executive vice president and chief lending officer at $4.4 billion-asset ChoiceOne Bank in Sparta, Michigan, has trained hunting dogs for decades.
October 01, 2025 |
News
Balancing Innovation & Cost Control: A Community Banker’s Guide
SPONSORED | IBT Apps' newest ebook is available! Shopping for new technology can often feel like a lose-lose situation. With this guide, you’ll learn how to innovate smarter and spend wiser. A high-level, must-read for bank executives, operations, finance, and technology leaders.
October 01, 2025 |
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