Skip to Main Content
ICBA
ICBA
  • Member Login
  • Member Login

ICBA Newsroom

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.

Subscribe to Our Newsletter Example Text Press Resources Example Text
Search Bar

ICBA Urges FDIC to Reject Ford Bank Application

ICBA today called on the FDIC to reject the deposit insurance application of Ford Credit Bank as an industrial loan company, or ILC, which would allow the company to skirt regulatory oversight and violate U.S. policy separating banking and commerce.
August 19, 2022 | Press Release   Lending 

ICBA Announces Close of First BankTech Ventures Investment Fund

The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) announced the closing of the BankTech Ventures Fund, which raised more than $115 million in committed capital in its first fund to accelerate technology opportunities and adoption at community banks.
August 16, 2022 | Press Release   Technology 

ICBA urging comments on deposit insurance assessments

ICBA is calling on community bankers to submit personalized comments to the FDIC opposing its proposal to raise deposit insurance assessment rates by 2 basis points on all insured institutions.
August 15, 2022 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Deposit Insurance 

House approves spending bill that excludes ICBA-opposed policies

The House passed budget reconciliation legislation that excludes several proposed tax provisions strongly opposed by ICBA.
August 15, 2022 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Taxes & Budget 

CFPB planning inquiry on credit card interest rates

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau released a blog post targeting the growing divergence between credit card interest and charge-off rates—and previewing an inquiry into industry practices.
August 15, 2022 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Compliance 

ICBA Urges Policymakers to Prioritize National Security in New Crypto Rules

The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) told the Treasury Department that policymakers developing new rules for cryptocurrency should prioritize protecting national security amid catastrophic developments in the crypto markets this year.
August 09, 2022 | Press Release   Digital Assets 

ICBA urges uniform CRA rule that minimizes reg burdens

ICBA called on federal banking regulators to issue a uniform final rule on Community Reinvestment Act modernization that minimizes new data collection and reporting burdens for community banks.
August 08, 2022 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   CRA 

ICBA guide supports August recess meetings

With Congress breaking for the August recess, ICBA offers an updated version of its “Meetings on Main Street” guide to help community bankers host members of Congress.
August 08, 2022 | ICBA NewsWatch Today   Advocacy Community Bank Awareness 

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.

Marketing Resource Center

Visit this page regularly for new customizable press releases, opeds, tutorials, sharable videos, tip sheets, and sample social media posts which are available exclusively for ICBA members.

Access the toolkit Example Text

ICBA NewsWatch Today

ICBA offers numerous specialty newsletters related to the community banking industry. Sign up for ICBA's daily email news bulletin for current and breaking industry news

Read Articles Example Text

Subscribe to Independent Banker Magazine

Independent Banker® is the monthly publication of the Independent Community Bankers of America, recognized as the number one source ICBA members rely on for community banking news.

Subscribe Now Example Text

Manage Your Email Notifications and Subscriptions

Sign up to receive or manage your email messages from ICBA. Questions? Contact ICBA.

Subscribe Now Example Text

Subscribe to Independent Banker Magazine