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G20 meetings to cover digital assets, cross-border payments, and fraud/scams
2026-02-20 The Treasury Department announced the G20 Finance Track meetings for 2026, which include an emphasis on digital assets, cross-border payments, and fraud/scams. Background: The G20...
Fed hosting EGRPRA outreach meeting next month
2026-02-20 The Federal Reserve announced it will hold a public outreach meeting next month as part of its review of regulations under the Economic Growth and Regulatory Paperwork Reduction Act....
ICBA urges credit union tax reform as acquisitions continue
2026-02-20 Following the latest reported acquisition of a tax-paying community bank by a tax-exempt credit union—the second deal of the year—ICBA continued calling for policymakers to address the...
ICBA op-ed: Durbin-Marshall credit card restrictions would harm consumers
2026-02-20 A new op-ed from ICBA community banker Sarah Getzlaff says community bank credit card programs that provide local customer service, reward programs, and fair terms are under threat from...
ICBA/Travelers Announces Dividend Payment to Participating Community Bankers
2026-02-23 MISC_parent_15_image branded Washington, D.C. (Feb. 23, 2026) — The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today announced that the Travelers ICBA insurance program has...
USDA opens enrollment for farm bridge payments
USDA opens enrollment for farm bridge payments 2026-02-23 The Agriculture Department announced it is opening the enrollment period for the Farmer Bridge Assistance program, which will provide $11...
ICBA supports CRA strategic plan guidance
ICBA said it supports the OCC’s proposed guidance on Community Reinvestment Act Strategic Plans, which is designed to make the strategic plan option more accessible to and less burdensome for...
ICBA, others back changes to bank capital rules
2026-02-23 ICBA and other groups expressed support for banking regulators’ continued work to reexamine and repropose a revised Basel III Endgame rule. Details: In a letter to the FDIC, Federal...
ICBA unveils interchange guide
ICBA unveiled a resource that breaks down payment card interchange and other swipe fees so community bankers can communicate about the issue with their customers. Details: ICBA’s Interchange Guide...
Regulatory Reform and the Community Bank Difference
Recent regulatory rollbacks and tax reforms are reshaping the landscape for community banks. Explore how advocacy efforts are creating a more level playing field for local institutions.
Rebeca Romero Rainey: Community Banking Strategy for Growth
Community banks can drive growth by leaning into relationship-based banking, targeted technology investments and personalized customer strategies. Explore leadership insights for expanding prospects.
Personalized Community Banking Starts With Data
Discover how community banks can use transaction data, AI and predictive analytics to deliver personalized banking experiences that drive customer growth and loyalty.
Online Course Newsletter – February 2026
2026-02-23 What’s New On Feb. 10, all Regulation CC courses were updated to include June 19 as a federal holiday – we apologize for the delay of this missed information. We also updated select...
Community Bank of Cameron Spices Up Fundraising with a Specialty Barbecue Rub
Commuinity Bank of Cameron regulary supports local food shelves with food donations. But this holiday season, they put a new spin their annual giving by launching "Banking with BBQ."
Inside ICBA Education's Webinars
Live and on-demand webinars can help take your community bank to the next level. Here's how and why to take advantage of them.
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CDFI Fund extends effective date for small business loan disclosure policy
2026-02-24 The Community Development Financial Institutions Fund announced an extension of the date when CDFI certification applicants and CDFIs must begin implementing small-business loan product...
Fed requests comments on removal of reputation risk from supervision
2026-02-24 The Federal Reserve requested comments on its proposal to codify the removal of reputation risk from its supervision of banks. Background: The Fed last summer announced it had started...
ICBA: Fed should not weaken stress testing regime
2026-02-24 ICBA called on the Federal Reserve to reconsider a proposal that would weaken the stress test regime for the largest banks. Details: In a letter to the Fed, ICBA said: The stress testing...
How a Community Bank Uses Customer Stories
For its 25th anniversary, Willamette Valley Bank turned customer testimonials into a high-impact video asset. Discover how community-focused storytelling builds trust, deepens relationships, and...