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SEC, CFTC meet on harmonizing crypto efforts
SEC, CFTC meet on harmonizing crypto efforts The Securities and Exchange Commission and Commodity Futures Trading Commission met last week to discuss crypto harmonization between the two agencies....
ICBA Community tops 7,000 members
ICBA Community tops 7,000 members ICBA Community, the exclusive digital network for ICBA members, surpassed 7,000 members. Forum for Sharing: Launched in July 2023, ICBA Community: Is a secure,...
ICBA urges OCC to pause approvals of national trust bank charter applications
ICBA urges OCC to pause approvals of national trust bank charter applications ICBA urged the OCC to delay approval or substantive consideration of any pending national trust bank charter...
ICBA urges agencies to streamline the call report
ICBA urges agencies to streamline the call report ICBA told the federal banking agencies that streamlining the call report is a simple but effective step to reduce the regulatory burdens that weigh...
ICBA, state groups support proposal to recalibrate CBLR
ICBA, state groups support proposal to recalibrate CBLR ICBA and 45 state banking associations said they strongly report the federal banking agencies’ proposal to recalibrate the Community Bank...
Trump nominates Warsh to lead Fed
Trump nominates Warsh to lead Fed President Donald Trump nominated Kevin Warsh to serve as Federal Reserve chairman to replace Jerome Powell, whose term as Fed chair ends in May. Background: Warsh...
How Community Banks Should Evaluate New Fintech
Six ThinkTECH Accelerator fintechs explain how their products support community banks—and what bankers should prioritize when evaluating new technology partnerships.
STARC Framework for Bank-Fintech Risk Management
STARC offers a standardized framework to help community banks assess fintech partners. Learn how the new CFES assessment identifies compliance gaps across BSA/AML, operations and third-party risk...
Preparing New Directors for Community Bank Boards
Serving on a community bank board carries serious responsibility. This guide explains how a structured onboarding process helps new directors understand banking fundamentals, governance...
Rhonda Thomas-Whitley: Why Risk-Based BSA Compliance Matters for Banks
BSA compliance is critical to financial security, but it works best when oversight aligns with risk. Learn how outdated thresholds, inconsistent exams, and evolving guidance affect community banks,...
These San Diego Community Banks are Powering Local Business
San Diego’s community banks are fueling growth across life sciences, small business, and underserved communities. Three ICBA member banks share how local decision-making and mission-driven banking...
Everything You Need to Know About ICBA LIVE 2026
The world's largest gathering of community bankers will be inspiring, educational and invigorating. Learn about the events, speakers and celebrations that make it a must-attend event.
How CDFIs and MDIs Are Navigating Uncertainty
CDFIs and MDIs share how potential funding cuts and regulatory shifts could affect their ability to serve underserved communities, and why their mission matters more than ever.
Banking Trades Statement on White House Crypto Market Structure Meeting
Banking Trades Statement on White House Crypto Market Structure Meeting Washington, D.C. (Feb. 2, 2026)—Following today’s meeting at the White House on crypto market structure legislation, the...
FFIEC announces updates to liquidity web pages
FFIEC announces updates to liquidity web pages The Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council announced it is updating the Uniform Bank Performance Report’s Liquidity & Funding page and the...
ICBA: Latest national trust bank charter application highlights need for moratorium
ICBA: Latest national trust bank charter application highlights need for moratorium After the latest nonbank entity applied for a national trust bank charter, ICBA reiterated its call for the OCC...
ICBA, others oppose PayPal’s ILC application
ICBA, others oppose PayPal’s ILC application ICBA and the Bank Policy Institute said the FDIC should not issue deposit insurance to any industrial loan company applicant, including PayPal Bank,...
ICBA attends White House meeting on digital assets
ICBA attends White House meeting on digital assets ICBA and other groups met with administration officials at the White House to discuss concerns with digital assets market structure legislation....
Bank financial officers report tighter standards for commercial, industrial loans
Bank financial officers report tighter standards for commercial, industrial loans Respondents to the Federal Reserve’s latest survey of senior financial officers reported: Tighter lending standards...
February marketing tools available
February marketing tools available ICBA’s Marketing Resource Center features ready-to-use marketing tools that community bankers can use to celebrate February events. February Assets: The MRC’s...