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OCC finalizes reg relief rules
OCC finalizes reg relief rules The OCC announced two final ICBA-supported rules to reduce the regulatory burden for community banks. Details: The OCC final rules: Rescind its Fair Housing Home Loan...
ICBA Raises Deep Concerns with Master Account Approval for Kraken Financial
ICBA Raises Deep Concerns with Master Account Approval for Kraken Financial Washington, D.C. (March 4, 2026) — Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey...
ICBA Commends House Financial Services Committee for Advancing Main Street Capital Access Act
ICBA Commends House Financial Services Committee for Advancing Main Street Capital Access Act Washington, D.C. (March 4, 2026) — The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today commended...
Staying power - Fed’s balance sheet has some duration, for better or worse
Staying power - Fed’s balance sheet has some duration, for better or worse It appears that, assuming the nominee for the next federal reserve chairman is confirmed by the Senate, he is going to...
ICBA Congratulates House Agriculture Committee on Passing New Farm Bill
ICBA Congratulates House Agriculture Committee on Passing New Farm Bill Washington, D.C. (March 5, 2026) — Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey...
ICBA Testifies Before Congress on Helping Community Banks Fight Fraud
ICBA Testifies Before Congress on Helping Community Banks Fight Fraud Washington, D.C. (March 5, 2026) — The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today testified before Congress on...
Economic activity increases in recent weeks: Beige Book
Economic activity increases in recent weeks: Beige Book Economic activity increased at a slight to modest pace in more than half of the Federal Reserve Districts from early January through...
Trump officially nominates Warsh to lead Fed
Trump officially nominates Warsh to lead Fed President Donald Trump officially nominated Kevin Warsh to serve as Federal Reserve chairman. If confirmed by the Senate, Warsh would replace Jerome...
New op-ed says it’s time to end credit unions’ tax exemption
New op-ed says it’s time to end credit unions’ tax exemption A new op-ed says ending the tax exemption for business entities such as credit unions could help solve the nation’s budget issues....
ICBA raises concerns with master account approval for crypto firm
ICBA raises concerns with master account approval for crypto firm ICBA expressed significant concerns with the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City’s approval of a master account for Kraken...
House panel advances ICBA-supported reg relief bill
House panel advances ICBA-supported reg relief bill ICBA commended the House Financial Services Committee for voting to advance the pro-community bank Main Street Capital Access Act (H.R. 6955)....
Agencies issues FAQs on the capital treatment of tokenized securities
Agencies issues FAQs on the capital treatment of tokenized securities The federal bank regulatory agencies issued answers to frequently asked questions on the capital treatment of tokenized...
House panel advances farm bill
House panel advances farm bill The House Agriculture Committee advanced a new farm bill with bipartisan support by a 34-17 vote. The bill will proceed to the House floor for a full vote....
ICBA testifies at House hearing on fraud
ICBA testifies at House hearing on fraud ICBA community banker Gay Dempsey testified on Capitol Hill that fraud is an urgent problem that must be fought through coordination among financial...
ICBA Adds Jack Henry’s Financial Crimes Defender to its Preferred Service Provider Program Offering
ICBA Adds Jack Henry’s Financial Crimes Defender to its Preferred Service Provider Program Offering AI-enabled, real-time fraud and BSA compliance platform helps community banks fight fraud San...
ICBA and Holtmeyer & Monson Mark 20th Anniversary Serving Community Banks
ICBA and Holtmeyer & Monson Mark 20th Anniversary Serving Community Banks San Diego, Calif. (March 6, 2026) —The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today recognized the 20th...
West Virginia Community Banker Alice Frazier Elected ICBA Chairman
West Virginia Community Banker Alice Frazier Elected ICBA Chairman San Diego, Calif. (March 9, 2026) — Alice P. Frazier, president and CEO of Potomac Bank in Charles Town, W. Va., was elected...
ICBA LIVE 2026 Showcase Delivers Community Bank Innovations in AI, Digital Investing, and More
ICBA LIVE 2026 Showcase Delivers Community Bank Innovations in AI, Digital Investing, and More San Diego, Calif. (March 6, 2026) — The Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) hosted its...
ICBA Announces 2026-27 Executive Committee, West Virginia Banker Elected Chairman
ICBA Announces 2026-27 Executive Committee, West Virginia Banker Elected Chairman San Diego, Calif. (March 9, 2026) — The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today announced the...
Trump administration takes executive actions against cybercrime
Trump administration takes executive actions against cybercrime President Donald Trump released executive actions designed to combat cyber threats. Details: The White House: Released President...