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Spotlight! Payments Video Challenge: How Community Bankers Can Join the Fight to #StandAgainstScammers
Spotlight! Payments Video Challenge: How Community Bankers Can Join the Fight to #StandAgainstScammers Fraud and scams continue to be one of the greatest threats facing consumers today. Whether...
FDIC, OCC propose CRA reforms with modernized thresholds
FDIC, OCC propose CRA reforms with modernized thresholds The FDIC and OCC issued a joint proposal to amend Community Reinvestment Act regulations, including revised thresholds for many community...
Fed, FDIC propose Reg O updates
Fed, FDIC propose Reg O updates The Federal Reserve proposed modernizing Regulation O, the rule governing the extension of credit to insiders such as bank executives, board members, and major...
Fed proposes modernizing rules for mutuals
Fed proposes modernizing rules for mutuals The Federal Reserve proposed modernizing rules for mutual banking organizations, saying the rules governing these banks are overly burdensome and have not...
BNPL lender applies for ILC charter
BNPL lender applies for ILC charter Klarna announced it has submitted applications to the Utah Department of Financial Institutions and FDIC to establish Klarna Bank USA, a Utah-chartered...
Fed proposes risk-based AML requirements
Fed proposes risk-based AML requirements The Federal Reserve proposed amending its requirements for banks to maintain anti-money laundering programs to align with changes to AML program...
ICBA Congratulates Lawmakers for Enactment of Bipartisan Housing Law with Pro-Community Bank Policies
ICBA Congratulates Lawmakers for Enactment of Bipartisan Housing Law with Pro-Community Bank Policies Washington, D.C. (July 11, 2026) — The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA)...
Housing bill with community bank reg relief title becomes law
Housing bill with community bank reg relief title becomes law Bipartisan housing legislation that includes several ICBA-advocated community bank regulatory relief provisions took effect Friday...
SBA raises combined loan limit, enhances lender tools
SBA raises combined loan limit, enhances lender tools The Small Business Administration announced that it has officially raised the amount that qualified borrowers can access through its 7(a) and...
ICBA urges administration to protect community banks, CDFIs during streamlining efforts
ICBA urges administration to protect community banks, CDFIs during streamlining efforts ICBA said it supports the administration's efforts to reduce waste, fraud, and abuse but has concerns about...
Fed to Congress: All tools will be used to achieve employment, price stability goals
Fed to Congress: All tools will be used to achieve employment, price stability goals The Federal Open Market Committee is prepared to use its full range of tools to achieve its maximum employment...
ICBA, ABA Join State Associations in Urging Senate to Strengthen Stablecoin Yield Provisions in Clarity Act
ICBA, ABA Join State Associations in Urging Senate to Strengthen Stablecoin Yield Provisions in Clarity Act Washington, D.C. (July 13, 2026) — In a new letter to Senate Majority Leader John Thune...
Article details stablecoins’ possible effect on community lending
Article details stablecoins’ possible effect on community lending With the Senate working to bring the Clarity Act digital assets bill to a vote as soon as this week, a new article explores the...
ICBA, others urge further coordination on GENIUS regulations
ICBA, others urge further coordination on GENIUS regulations ICBA and other groups told the National Credit Union Administration that it should coordinate closely with the other federal banking...
FDIC details GENIUS Act information-collection proposal
FDIC details GENIUS Act information-collection proposal The FDIC published new information on its recent proposed rule to implement requirements under the GENIUS Act. Details: The FDIC on April 10...
ICBA Commends House for Passing the Main Street Capital Access Act
ICBA Commends House for Passing the Main Street Capital Access Act Washington, D.C. (July 21, 2026) — The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today commended the House of...
House passes ICBA-supported reg relief bill
House passes ICBA-supported reg relief bill The House of Representatives passed the Main Street Capital Access Act (H.R. 6955)—ICBA-advocated legislation to provide regulatory relief targeted to...
Interactive map shows effects of stablecoins on local lending
Interactive map shows effects of stablecoins on local lending As Congress continues to debate the Clarity Act, a new interactive map from ICBA details how stablecoin growth could put small business...
ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator Showcase Returns to GSBC, Connecting Fintechs with Community Bank Leaders
ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator Showcase Returns to GSBC, Connecting Fintechs with Community Bank Leaders Media Advisory: The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) will host the ICBA ThinkTECH...
Credit Union Tax Exemption Policy Back in Spotlight Following Another Acquisition of a Community Bank
Credit Union Tax Exemption Policy Back in Spotlight Following Another Acquisition of a Community Bank Washington, D.C. (July 22, 2026) — Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President...