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Independent Banker highlights the power of CDFIs
Independent Banker highlights the power of CDFIs The latest Independent Banker magazine highlights why the mission of community development financial institutions and minority deposit institutions...
Fed finalizes scenarios for annual stress test
Fed finalizes scenarios for annual stress test The Federal Reserve finalized the hypothetical scenarios for its annual stress test for large banks. Details: The Fed: Said the final scenarios are...
CDFI Fund announces TLR webinars
CDFI Fund announces TLR webinars The Community Development Financial Institutions Fund announced its schedule for monthly Transaction Level Report webinars. Details: The CDFI Fund said the webinars...
SBA announces stricter residency requirements
SBA announces stricter residency requirements The Small Business Administration announced it will no longer guarantee loans for small businesses owned by foreign nationals. Details: In its policy...
Treasury’s Bessent expresses support for community bank regulatory relief
Treasury’s Bessent expresses support for community bank regulatory relief Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent touted regulatory relief for community banks during a hearing on Capitol Hill. Statement:...
Washington enacts tax on credit unions that acquire banks
Washington enacts tax on credit unions that acquire banks Washington state recently enacted a tax on credit unions that acquire or merge with a bank. Details: Effective Jan. 1, 2026, Washington...
CDFI Fund receives full allocation for 2026
CDFI Fund receives full allocation for 2026 The spending bill signed into law this week fully funds the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund for 2026. Details: The Consolidated...
Bessent recognizes concerns with stablecoin yield in testimony
Bessent recognizes concerns with stablecoin yield in testimony Appearing before the Senate Banking Committee, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent acknowledged concerns about crypto entities paying...
Ahead of House vote, ICBA urges support for community bank reg relief
Ahead of House vote, ICBA urges support for community bank reg relief Ahead of House vote, ICBA urges support for community bank reg relief ICBA urged members of Congress to pass the Housing for...
Consumer credit up in 2025, Q4, and December
Consumer credit up in 2025, Q4, and December The Federal Reserve reported that consumer credit increased 5.7% in December, capping an increase of 3.0% in the fourth quarter. 2025 Data: Overall in...
USDA forecasts decline in farm income
USDA forecasts decline in farm income The USDA released an updated farm sector income forecast estimating net farm income of $153.4 billion for 2026, which is 0.7% lower than 2025. 2026-02-09
FDIC extends comment period on stablecoin rule
FDIC extends comment period on stablecoin rule The FDIC issued an ICBA-advocated extension of the comment period for its proposed rulemaking on the GENIUS Act. Details: The FDIC announced a 90-day...
ICBA, farm groups urge no cuts to crop insurance
ICBA, farm groups urge no cuts to crop insurance ICBA and 60 farm groups opposed cuts to crop insurance during the budget process. Details: In letters to the administration and congressional...
ICBA expresses concerns about ‘skinny’ master accounts
ICBA expresses concerns about ‘skinny’ master accounts ICBA told policymakers it has significant concerns about expanding direct Federal Reserve account access to institutions that operate outside...
Community Banks Head to San Diego for ICBA LIVE 2026 Next Month
Community Banks Head to San Diego for ICBA LIVE 2026 Next Month The Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) will host ICBA LIVE 2026, the nation’s premier educational and networking event...
ICBA Applauds House Passage of Housing for the 21st Century Act
ICBA Applauds House Passage of Housing for the 21st Century Act Washington, D.C. (Feb. 9, 2026) — The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) applauded the House of Representatives for...
CFTC warns of relationship investment scams around Valentine’s Day
CFTC warns of relationship investment scams around Valentine’s Day The Commodity Futures Trading Commission warned consumers that Valentine’s Day is an opportunity for criminals to use relationship...
Washington credit union tax continues making news
Washington credit union tax continues making news Washington state’s recently enacted tax on credit unions that acquire banks continues making news. Background: Effective immediately, the...
House passes ICBA-supported regulatory relief bill
House passes ICBA-supported regulatory relief bill The House of Representatives passed the Housing for the 21st Century Act (H.R. 6644), which includes ICBA-advocated community bank regulatory...
ICBA Urges Congress to Provide Additional Farm Aid
ICBA Urges Congress to Provide Additional Farm Aid Washington, D.C. (Feb. 10, 2026) — The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today strongly urged Congress to quickly pass bipartisan...