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CFPB deprioritizing ‘buy now, pay later’ enforcement actions

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced that it will not prioritize enforcement actions related to “buy now, pay later.”

May 07, 2025
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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Compliance

Senate panel advances Bowman nomination

After the Senate Banking Committee advanced the nomination of Michelle Bowman to be the Federal Reserve’s vice chair for supervision, ICBA urged the full Senate to approve Bowman for the role.

May 07, 2025
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Federal Reserve

Newest group in ICBA Community: Security

Security recently debuted as the latest discussion group to be added to ICBA Community—the exclusive digital network for ICBA members—and it already boasts almost 80 members.

May 07, 2025
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ICBA releases lobby card ahead of Capital Summit

ICBA published a list of top lobbying issues for community bankers convening in Washington, D.C., next week for the ICBA Capital Summit.

May 07, 2025
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ICBA Urges Senate to Approve Nomination of Fed Governor Michelle Bowman for Vice Chair for Supervision Following Committee Vote

ICBA today urged the Senate to approve President Donald Trump’s ICBA-advocated nomination of Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman for Fed vice chair for supervision after the Senate Banking...

May 06, 2025
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Federal Reserve

ICBA announces ThinkTECH Accelerator cohort

ICBA announced the selected companies for its ninth ThinkTECH Accelerator program (AP9), which will take place May 19-July 25.

May 06, 2025
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Deregulation, ACRE Act, stablecoins to be discussed at free briefing today

ICBA this afternoon is hosting a complimentary community bank advocacy briefing on key congressional and regulatory developments.

May 06, 2025
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Digital Assets

ICBA releases lobby card ahead of Capital Summit

ICBA published its list of top lobbying issues for community bankers convening in Washington, D.C., next week for the ICBA Capital Summit.

May 06, 2025
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Community Bankers Convene for ICBA Capital Summit in Washington Next Week

The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) will host community bankers from across the nation May 12–15 for ICBA Capital Summit.

May 05, 2025
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ICBA Announces Latest ThinkTECH Accelerator Cohort

The Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) today announced the selected companies for its ninth ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator program (AP9).

May 05, 2025
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Fintech Innovation

CFPB asks court to stop medical debt rule

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau joined other groups in asking a federal court to scrap a regulation barring consumer credit reports from including medical debt.

May 05, 2025
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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)

ICBA: OCC should pave the way for successful bank-fintech partnerships

ICBA told the OCC that as banks and fintechs increasingly collaborate, it is essential that regulators adopt policies that recognize the benefits of these partnerships and address emerging risks in...

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

Following Latest Credit Union Acquisition of a Community Bank, ICBA Continues Call for Taxing Largest Credit Unions

Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement following the latest acquisition of a tax-paying community bank by a tax-exempt...

May 02, 2025
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Credit Unions

FinCEN proposes rule to combat cyber scams and heists

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network proposed prohibiting U.S. financial institutions from opening or maintaining accounts for or on behalf of a Cambodian group that deals in crypto scams and...

May 02, 2025
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Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN)

ICBA Honors Community Banks’ Role in Powering Small Business Success During Small Business Month

In recognition of National Small Business Month this May, the Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) is celebrating the critical role community banks play in supporting the nation’s small...

May 01, 2025
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Community Bank Awareness

Tax Foundation: States lose when credit unions acquire banks

A new blog post from the nonpartisan Tax Foundation notes that when a credit union acquires a bank, state and local governments can lose much of the tax revenue that the bank was paying.

May 01, 2025
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Credit Unions

Still time to register for this month’s ICBA Capital Summit

There is still time for community bankers to register for ICBA Capital Summit, scheduled for May 12-15 in Washington, D.C.

May 01, 2025
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How community banks are advertising on streaming TV

Community bankers are exploring the targeting capabilities and flexibility of advertising on connected TV, according to the latest Independent Banker magazine.

Apr 29, 2025
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Former NCUA Chair: Challenges ahead for credit union industry

Credit union tax and regulatory exemptions have become increasingly vulnerable on Capitol Hill as lawmakers consider new tax legislation, former National Credit Union Administration chair Todd...

May 02, 2025
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Credit Unions

ICBA urges grassroots action on trigger leads, ACRE Act

With Congress back to work this week, ICBA is encouraging community bankers to contact lawmakers in support of the Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act and the ACRE Act.

May 01, 2025
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Grassroots/Be Heard