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ICBA supports pro-community bank legislation at Capitol Hill kickoff
ICBA supports pro-community bank legislation at Capitol Hill kickoff ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey joined a House Financial Services Committee fireside chat at the U.S. Capitol in...
Home prices increase in November
Home prices increase in November Home prices increased 1.4% in November from the same time a year ago following the same annual gain in October, according to the Case-Shiller index. House prices...
ICBA shares feedback on core providers with OCC
ICBA shares feedback on core providers with OCC ICBA shared input on community banks’ relationships with core service providers and other essential third-party service providers to help identify...
ICBA digital assets webinars next month
ICBA digital assets webinars next month ICBA announced a five-part webinar series in February to offer actionable insights into digital asset technologies, market dynamics, and use cases to help...
ICBA Strongly Supports Senate Bill to Close Industrial Loan Company Loophole
ICBA Strongly Supports Senate Bill to Close Industrial Loan Company Loophole Washington, D.C. (Jan. 29, 2026) — The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today expressed its strong...
Fed keeps interest rates unchanged
Fed keeps interest rates unchanged The Federal Open Market Committee voted to maintain target interest rates at 3.50% to 3.75% following three consecutive 25-basis-point cuts. Statement: The FOMC...
ICBA Names ICI as a Preferred Service Provider for Core Contract Negotiation
ICBA Names ICI as a Preferred Service Provider for Core Contract Negotiation Washington, D.C. (Jan. 29, 2026)—The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today announced that ICI Consulting...
ACH Network sees volume and value increases in 2025, Q4
ACH Network sees volume and value increases in 2025, Q4 The ACH Network showed gains in Same Day and standard ACH during 2025 and the fourth quarter, according to Nacha. Highlights: Full-year ACH...
Senate panel advances digital assets bill without credit card routing amendment
Senate panel advances digital assets bill without credit card routing amendment The Senate Agriculture Committee voted 12-11 to advance the Digital Commodity Intermediaries Act without bipartisan...
ICBA supports Senate bill to close ILC loophole
ICBA supports Senate bill to close ILC loophole ICBA expressed strong support for bipartisan legislation to close the industrial loan company loophole, which allows commercial companies to own...
ICBA Congratulates Kevin Warsh on Nomination for Fed Chairman
ICBA Congratulates Kevin Warsh on Nomination for Fed Chairman Washington, D.C. (Jan. 30, 2026) — Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the...
Jack E. Hopkins: Navigating Change Through ICBA LIVE 2026
Jack E. Hopkins explains how ICBA LIVE helps community banks navigate rapid change. From innovation and education to real-time peer feedback, LIVE offers practical solutions to cut through industry...
Rebeca Romero Rainey: Community Banking in Uncertain Times
ICBA President and CEO Rebecca Romero Rainey reflects on how community banks remain steadfast amid uncertainty. From CDFIs to rural institutions, resilience, leadership, and mission-driven banking...
The AI Readiness Gap in Banking
The AI Readiness Gap in Banking SPONSORED | Is your bank AI-ready? Most aren't. Low data quality scores reveal the gap between AI ambitions and reality. Learn how to fix visibility, governance, and...
The IT Vendor Decision That Could Make or Break Your Bank
The IT Vendor Decision That Could Make or Break Your Bank SPONSORED | Choosing the wrong IT vendor can cost your bank in security, compliance, and growth. Discover how to evaluate your MSP and make...
Scott Anchin: How Community Banks Can Fight AI-Driven Fraud
AI-enabled fraud is accelerating, from deepfakes to synthetic identities. This article explains how community banks can use AI tools to detect threats, protect customers and strengthen trust...
Wes Beedon's Love of Classic Rock
A Minnesota community banker tells us why he finds joy in performing live music.
Citizens Trust Bank Honored for its Historical Significance
Learn why an Atlanta community bank was recognized by the Georgia Historical Society for its community impact over the past century.
A Look at ICBA's Community Banker-Led Committees
How member-driven ICBA committees and councils power advocacy, innovation and education for community banks.
Native American Bank Helps Bring Modern Utilities to an Alaskan Island
Learn how a partnership between Native American Bank and Metlakatla Indian Community is bringing cheaper, faster electricity and internet to an underserved island in Alaska.