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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.
Founder of world’s largest crypto exchange sentenced to prison
The founder of the world’s largest crypto exchange was sentenced to four months in prison after pleading guilty to Bank Secrecy Act, money-transmitting, and sanctions violations.
May 01, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Digital Assets
ICBA's Best-Performing Banks of 2024
These community banks hit their stride in 2024, and they intend to keep the momentum going with hard work, flexibility and the expertise they've built over their years of service.
May 01, 2024 |
Independent Banker
‘Bank of Dave’ community banker advocates proportional regulation
The U.K. community banker who inspired the Netflix hit “Bank of Dave” pledged to work with ICBA and U.S. community banks in support of proportional regulation.
April 30, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
ICBA discusses top issues with FDIC, CFPB heads
ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey held a fireside chat with the heads of the FDIC and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau at the 2024 ICBA Capital Summit in Washington.
April 30, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
FHFA releases fair lending final rule
The Federal Housing Finance Agency released a final rule to codify fair lending and fair housing standards.
April 30, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Compliance
Romero Rainey thanks community bank advocates
ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey welcomed a record number of community bankers and first-time attendees to this year’s ICBA Capital Summit.
April 30, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Romero Rainey touts decentralized banking system in new op-ed
In a new op-ed pushing back against claims that the United States has too many banks, ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey touted the importance of community banks to local communities and the banking system.
April 29, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
With Capital Summit underway, ICBA releases new polling on policy priorities
ICBA today is kicking off the 2024 ICBA Capital Summit in Washington with the release of new polling data showing Americans support community banker views on the pressing issues attendees will be discussing with policymakers this week.
April 29, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
FDIC names new Advisory Committee on Community Banking members
The FDIC on Friday named five new members to its Advisory Committee on Community Banking.
April 29, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
ICBA Shares Stifel Statement on Importance of Community Banks
The Independent Community Bankers of America issued the following statement.
"While a recent unfortunate headline took comments out of context, we have considered the subsequent feedback and circumstances.
April 29, 2024 |
Press Release
ICBA urges grassroots action
With the ICBA Capital Summit set for next week, ICBA is calling on community bankers across the nation to send messages to their members of Congress on the issues that will be discussed during meetings in Washington.
April 26, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
ICBA supports cutting community bank assessments amid DIF growth
After the FDIC said the Deposit Insurance Fund reserve ratio is on track to reach the statutory minimum ahead of schedule, ICBA expressed strong support for proposals from the agency’s leaders to decrease deposit insurance assessments for community banks.
April 26, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
ICBA lays out legislative priorities ahead of Capital Summit
ICBA released its legislative and regulatory policy objectives for 2024 ahead of next week’s ICBA Capital Summit.
April 26, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
RESPA and HMDA Violations: What to Know
In the second half of 2023, the CFPB penalized Freedom Mortgage for violating both RESPA and HMDA. Here’s what community banks need to know about complying with these acts.
April 26, 2024 |
Independent Banker
Compliance
With Deposit Insurance Fund Growth Ahead of Schedule, ICBA Supports Cutting Community Bank Assessments
Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement on community bank deposit insurance assessments.
April 25, 2024 |
Press Release
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
ICBA Releases 2024 Community Banking Policy Resolutions
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today released its legislative and regulatory policy objectives for 2024 ahead of the ICBA Capital Summit, scheduled for April 28-May 1.
April 25, 2024 |
Press Release
Colorado groups oppose bill enabling credit union acquisitions
A new op-ed from Colorado community banking representatives raises concerns over acquisitions of tax-paying community banks by tax-exempt credit unions.
April 25, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Credit Unions
FTC finalizes rule barring noncompete agreements
The Federal Trade Commission issued an ICBA-opposed final rule prohibiting companies from enforcing noncompete agreements.
April 25, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
As Community Bankers Gather in Washington, New Polling Shows Public Support for Policy Priorities
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today is kicking off the 2024 ICBA Capital Summit in Washington with the release of new polling data showing Americans support community banker views on the pressing issues attendees will be discussing with policymakers this week.
April 25, 2024 |
Press Release
ICBA pushing grassroots ahead of next week’s Capital Summit
With the ICBA Capital Summit set for next week, ICBA is calling on community bankers across the nation to send messages to their members of Congress on the issues that will be discussed during meetings in Washington.
April 25, 2024 |
ICBA NewsWatch Today
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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