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ICBA, others correct the record on CFPB’s 1033 rule
ICBA and other groups issued a statement correcting the record on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Section 1033 rulemaking following misleading claims from a group of fintech and retail organizations.
July 29, 2025 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
ICBA Urges FDIC to Reject Nissan’s Application to Form Industrial Loan Company
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today expressed strong opposition to Nissan’s application to form a financial institution that receives federal deposit insurance while avoiding full regulatory oversight.
July 28, 2025 |
Press Release
Deposit Insurance
Correcting the Record on Safe Data Sharing
The Bank Policy Institute, the American Bankers Association, America’s Credit Unions, Consumer Bankers Association and the Independent Community Bankers of America issued the following statement in response to the falsehoods contained in a letter from a group of fintech and retail organizations regarding the CFPB’s Section 1033 rulemaking:
July 28, 2025 |
Press Release
Data Security/Fraud
Agencies officially launch final round of feedback on reg burden under EGRPRA review
The OCC, FDIC, and Federal Reserve published in the Federal Register their fourth notice requesting comment on their regulations pursuant to the Economic Growth and Regulatory Paperwork Reduction Act of 1996.
July 28, 2025 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
EGRPRA s.2155
Independent Banker shares tips on building AI policies
The latest Independent Banker magazine offers tips for community banks that are developing policies on artificial intelligence.
July 28, 2025 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
CISA updates alert on SharePoint vulnerabilities with new Microsoft guidance
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency updated its alert on vulnerabilities with Microsoft SharePoint servers to reflect newly released information as threat actor tactics, techniques, and procedures continue to evolve.
July 28, 2025 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Cybersecurity
President issues executive orders on AI
After unveiling his AI Action Plan this week, President Donald Trump released three executive orders on artificial intelligence.
July 25, 2025 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Artificial Intellegence
Second billion-dollar credit union acquisition of a community bank this week
After a second acquisition this week of a taxpaying community bank by a tax-exempt, billion-dollar credit union, ICBA continued to call for policymakers to end the federal tax exemption for credit unions with $1 billion or more in assets.
July 25, 2025 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Credit Unions
Fintechs awarded at ThinkTECH Accelerator Showcase
At the recent ThinkTECH Accelerator Showcase held at the Graduate School of Banking at Colorado, ICBA presented three awards to participating fintech companies.
July 25, 2025 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
House committee passes ICBA-advocated reg relief bills
The House Financial Services Committee passed several ICBA-supported bills during a two-day markup.
July 24, 2025 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Regulatory Compliance
ICBA updates advocacy dashboard
ICBA updated its “Advocacy in Action” government relations dashboard for the third quarter with the latest community banking advocacy successes and priorities.
July 24, 2025 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Advocacy
Second Billion-dollar Credit Union Acquisition of Community Bank This Week Underscores Policy Abuses
Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement after a second acquisition this week of a taxpaying community bank by a tax-exempt credit union. Both acquiring credit unions hold more than $1 billion in assets.
July 24, 2025 |
Press Release
Credit Unions
Administration releases Artificial Intelligence Action Plan
The White House released an AI Action Plan that includes removing barriers to innovation and responsible adoption of AI.
July 24, 2025 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Artificial Intellegence
ICBA reiterates call for policy change following latest credit union acquisition
After a credit union in California leveraged its asset size and tax exemption to acquire a community bank, ICBA reiterated its call for policymakers to end the federal tax exemption for credit unions with $1 billion or more in assets.
July 23, 2025 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Credit Unions
House committee passes reg relief bill with more votes set for today
The House Financial Services Committee passed ICBA-supported legislation to provide regulatory relief to certain community banks, with additional votes on ICBA-advocated legislation slated for today.
July 23, 2025 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Housing Finance/GSEs
ICBA urges CFPB to use modified TRID disclosure forms
ICBA urged the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to move its TRID Sandbox Project forward with a modified TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure (TRID) form developed by ICBA.
July 23, 2025 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Billion-dollar Credit Union Acquisition of Community Bank Affirms ICBA Calls for Policy Change
Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement after a new acquisition of a taxpaying community bank in California by a tax-exempt credit union with assets exceeding $1 billion.
July 22, 2025 |
Press Release
Credit Unions
ICBA breaks down the GENIUS Act and what’s next for community banks
A new blog post from ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey details what’s in the recently signed GENIUS Act stablecoin law and what it means for community banks.
July 22, 2025 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Digital Assets
ICBA Foundation raising funds for Texas flood relief
The ICBA Foundation Disaster Relief Program in coordination with the Independent Bankers Association of Texas is requesting tax-deductible donations to assist community banks and employees affected by recent flooding in as.
July 22, 2025 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
ICBA urges House committee to advance reg relief bills at markup
The House Financial Services Committee today kicks off a two-day markup of various banking bills, including several ICBA-advocated regulatory reform measures.
July 22, 2025 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Congressional Matters
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