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OCC announces regulatory relief for community banks

The OCC announced several ICBA-supported efforts to reduce regulatory burden for community banks.

Oct 07, 2025
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Compliance Office of the Comptroller of Currency (OCC)

Fed’s Bowman vows to continue improving regulatory framework for community banks

Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman said the Fed will continue to prioritize changes to the community bank regulatory and supervisory framework that will allow community...

Oct 08, 2025
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Federal Reserve

ICBA briefs Indiana community bankers

ICBA briefed Indiana Bankers Association members in Washington ahead of meetings with regulators and congressional offices.

Oct 08, 2025
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ICBA Names Wayne Miller Executive Vice President, Chief Innovation Officer

ICBA announced the promotion of Wayne Miller to executive vice president, chief innovation officer. In this role, Miller will help drive innovation strategy, helping to source, refine & scale...

Oct 09, 2025
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ICBA Thanks Secretary Bessent, Vice Chair Bowman for Pro-Community Bank Remarks at Fed Conference

Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement on the Federal Reserve’s Community Bank Conference.

Oct 10, 2025
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Federal Reserve Community Bank Awareness

Bank financial officers report tighter standards for commercial, industrial loans

Respondents to the Federal Reserve’s latest survey of senior financial officers shared their opinions on the standards and terms on, and demand for, bank loans to businesses and households over the...

Nov 04, 2025
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Federal Reserve

ICBA Urges OCC to Deny Coinbase’s Application for a National Trust Bank Charter

The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) urged the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to reject Coinbase’s application for a national trust bank charter for its subsidiary,...

Nov 04, 2025
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Office of the Comptroller of Currency (OCC)

ICBA urges OCC to deny Coinbase’s national trust bank charter application

ICBA urged the OCC to deny Coinbase’s application for a national trust bank charter for its subsidiary, Coinbase National Trust Co.

Nov 04, 2025
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Office of the Comptroller of Currency (OCC)

Treasury sanctions North Korean institutions involved in cybercrime

The Treasury Department sanctioned eight North Korean individuals and two entities for their role in laundering funds derived from a variety of illicit schemes, including cybercrime and information...

Nov 05, 2025
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ICBA’s unique call for 1033 community bank exemption makes headlines

ICBA’s unique call for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to exempt community banks from its 1033 rule—and big banks’ opposition to a community bank exemption—is making news.

Nov 06, 2025
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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)

ICBA Supports Bill to Strengthen Deposit Insurance While Minimizing Costs to Community Banks

The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) expressed support for legislation to strengthen the nation’s deposit insurance system while minimizing additional costs for community banks.

Oct 10, 2025
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Deposit Insurance

ICBA Urges Policymakers to Continue to Support Local Communities Served by Community Development Financial Institutions

Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement on actions to dismantle the Community Development Financial Institution Fund.

Oct 11, 2025
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Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI)

Audit finds CFPB’s information security is not effective

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Office of the Inspector General released an audit that found the bureau’s information security program is no longer effective.

Nov 05, 2025
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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)

ICBA announces opposition to Coinbase’s charter application

ICBA announced its opposition to Coinbase’s application for a national trust bank charter for its subsidiary, Coinbase National Trust Co.

Nov 05, 2025
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Office of the Comptroller of Currency (OCC)

In meeting, ICBA urges Fed to rescind debit interchange proposal

ICBA and other groups met with Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran and reiterated that the Fed’s November 2023 debit interchange proposal should be rescinded.

Nov 06, 2025
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Federal Reserve

ICBA signals support for FHFA strategic plan

ICBA said it supports U.S. Federal Housing’s plan to focus on safety and soundness of Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and the Federal Home Loan Banks.

Nov 06, 2025
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Federal Home Loan Banks (FHLB)

Atlanta Fed examines rounding scenarios without pennies

A new blog post from the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta examines possible rounding methods the United States could use when penny production is phased out.

Nov 10, 2025
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Federal Reserve

FDIC announces relief for Alaska, Minnesota banks

The agency is encouraging banks to work constructively with borrowers experiencing difficulties beyond their control because of damage caused by the severe conditions.

Nov 07, 2025
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Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)

ICBA urges OCC to reject Sony Bank national trust bank charter application

ICBA urged the OCC to reject Sony Bank’s application for a national trust bank charter for a proposed subsidiary—its latest response to the sudden influx of applications from nonbank fintechs.

Nov 07, 2025
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Office of the Comptroller of Currency (OCC)

FDIC: CRA exams will occur less frequently for most banks

The FDIC announced that Community Reinvestment Act evaluations will occur less frequently for most institutions.

Nov 10, 2025
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Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)