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Trump administration rescinds federal funds freeze memo, says pause is still on
The Trump administration rescinded the original memo outlining its freeze for some federal agency grant and loan programs while noting the funding pauses spelled out in previous executive orders...
ICBA LIVE discount pricing ends tomorrow
Final discount pricing for ICBA LIVE, the world’s largest gathering of community bankers, ends tomorrow, Jan. 31.
ICBA reviewing impact of Trump administration freeze on SBA programs
ICBA is reviewing the community banking industry impact of the Trump administration’s pause to some federal agency grant and loan programs, which has been temporarily blocked by a federal judge...
FinCEN: Companies not required to file BOI despite Supreme Court ruling
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network said reporting companies are not required to file beneficial ownership information despite a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling overturning a lower court...
‘Bank of Dave’ inspiration speaking at ICBA LIVE
Dave Fishwick, the English businessman whose story inspired the Netflix hit “Bank of Dave” and other movies about community banking, will be speaking at ICBA LIVE 2025.
ICBA Congratulates Scott Bessent on Treasury Secretary Confirmation
Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement on Scott Bessent's confirmation for Treasury secretary.
Report: More credit union M&A deals failing as acquisitions increase
As credit union mergers and acquisitions have increased, so have terminations of announced transactions, according to a recent report.
President Trump creates crypto council, bans CBDC
President Donald Trump signed an executive order that creates a working group on digital assets markets “to support the responsible growth and use of digital assets, blockchain technology, and...
ICBA: Ensure community banks are represented at agencies
As President Donald Trump considers nominees to lead the federal banking agencies under his new administration, policymakers have a unique opportunity to secure representation for community banks.
ICBA urges CFPB to halt informal regulatory actions
In light of President Donald Trump’s Jan. 20 executive order freezing new rulemaking activity, ICBA urged the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to stop issuing new informal regulatory actions.
FinCEN: Companies not required to file BOI despite Supreme Court ruling
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network said reporting companies are not required to file beneficial ownership information despite a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling overturning a lower court...
ICBA congratulates new Treasury secretary
After the Senate voted 68-29 to confirm Scott Bessent as the next Treasury secretary, ICBA congratulated Bessent on his confirmation and said it looks forward to working with him to implement...
CFTC to hold public roundtables on digital assets
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission announced it will soon begin a series of public roundtables on several evolving issues, including digital assets.
House hearing on community banking next week
The House Financial Services Committee announced hearings for February, including a “Making Community Banking Great Again” hearing at 10 a.m. (Eastern time) Wednesday, Feb. 5.
This week: FOMC announces rate decision on Wednesday
This week: FOMC announces rate decision on Wednesday.
Last call: ICBA seeks bankers for Subchapter S working group
With major tax legislation high on the congressional agenda, ICBA is making a final call for interested Subchapter S bankers to join the new Subchapter S Tax Working Group. ICBA members who do not...
ICBA applauds priorities of FDIC’s Hill
ICBA congratulated Travis Hill on his appointment as acting chairman of the FDIC and said it looks forward to future collaboration on his stated objectives for the agency.
ICBA: Acquisition by controversial credit union fuels need for policy action
ICBA said the latest announced acquisition of a community bank by a tax-exempt credit union—featuring a controversial credit union and the first such deal in California—demands a policy response.
N.Y. Judge: Reg E wire lawsuit against Citibank can proceed
Citibank’s request to dismiss a lawsuit was rejected by a federal judge who said Regulation E consumer protections extend to wire transactions.
ICBA seeking Subchapter S bankers for new working group
With major tax legislation high on the congressional agenda, ICBA is recruiting interested Subchapter S bankers for its new Subchapter S Tax Working Group. ICBA members who do not currently serve...