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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.
Independent Banker: Legal expertise key to smooth succession
A legal team can play an important role in helping community banks devise a watertight succession plan that adheres to its corporate guidelines, according to the latest Independent Banker magazine.
May 28, 2025 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Community bankers meet with Treasury’s Bessent
Several ICBA members last Friday participated in a roundtable discussion with Treasury Secretary Bessent.
May 28, 2025 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Department of Treasury
ISO 20022 transition scheduled for July
ICBA is reminding community bankers of the Fedwire Funds Service’s upcoming conversion to the ISO 20022 message format.
May 28, 2025 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
LEAD FWD registration opens
Registration is now open for ICBA’s LEAD FWD Summit, scheduled for Sept. 8-9 in Bloomington, Minn.
May 27, 2025 |
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Second estimate for Q1 GDP out Thursday
Second estimate for Q1 GDP out Thursday
May 27, 2025 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Commerce & Banking
ThinkTECH Accelerator reservations open
Community bankers can reserve a date for a private or group visit during the ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator program.
May 27, 2025 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
House committee announces hearings, markup for June
The House Financial Services Committee announced hearings and a markup for June
May 23, 2025 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Digital Assets
ICBA, others push SEC to rescind cyber incident rule
ICBA and other groups called for the Securities and Exchange Commission to rescind its cyber incident disclosure rule.
May 23, 2025 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Cybersecurity
House passes tax bill with pro-community bank policies
The House of Representatives passed its “One, Big, Beautiful Bill” legislative package, which includes several ICBA tax priorities.
May 23, 2025 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
House committee advances ICBA-advocated reg relief bills
During a two-day markup, the House Financial Services Committee advanced two ICBA-advocated bills to provide regulatory relief to community banks.
May 22, 2025 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
ICBA, groups oppose price controls on credit card products
ICBA and other trade groups expressed opposition to an amendment to the GENIUS Act that would impose government price controls on credit card products.
May 22, 2025 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Credit Cards
Fintech showcase next week
ICBA Innovation and the Center for Accelerating Financial Equity (CAFE) Fintech Accelerator are holding a complimentary webinar next week on using innovation to support underserved populations and drive community growth.
May 22, 2025 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
FDIC says Deposit Insurance Fund restoration ahead of schedule
The FDIC said it projects that the Deposit Insurance Fund reserve ratio remains on track to reach the statutory minimum of 1.35% ahead of the statutory deadline of Sept. 30, 2028.
May 21, 2025 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
ICBA-opposed credit card routing bill filed as Senate amendment
ICBA is calling on community bankers to contact their members of Congress after legislation to allow large merchants to expand the power of the federal government to intervene in the U.S. credit card market was reintroduced in the Senate.
May 21, 2025 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Credit Cards
FDIC board approves rescission of 2024 bank merger policy statement
The FDIC board of directors approved the rescission of the agency’s 2024 Statement of Policy on Bank Merger Transactions and the reinstatement of its statement of policy in effect prior to 2024.
May 21, 2025 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
ICBA thanks community bankers for lobbying efforts
ICBA thanks the more than 500 community bank advocates who visited congressional offices during last week’s ICBA Capital Summit to advocate for the industry’s top policy priorities.
May 20, 2025 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
ICBA PAC Annual Golf Classic next month
ICBA PAC is hosting its 20th Annual Golf Classic on June 16 at the Minneapolis Golf Club in St. Louis Park, Minn.
May 20, 2025 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
CFPB ends COVID mortgage protections
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued an interim final rule ending protections for mortgagors experiencing hardships due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
May 20, 2025 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Compliance
ICBA meets with Treasury officials on addressing check fraud
ICBA last week met with Treasury officials as the department works to transition from paper checks to electronic payments for all federal disbursements and receipts.
May 19, 2025 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Department of Treasury
ICBA urges Senate to include ACRE Act in reconciliation bill
ICBA called on Senate Finance Committee leaders to include the Access to Credit for our Rural Economy Act (S. 838) in the tax portion of the Senate reconciliation bill.
May 19, 2025 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Agriculture
Independent Banker
Independent Banker is the award-winning monthly member publication of ICBA. Continually rated the best news source by community bankers, IB provides timely, relevant information and insights to help community banks continue to flourish.
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