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ICBA, others: Interest rate cap bill would hurt consumers’ access to credit
ICBA and other groups expressed opposition to the Protecting Consumers from Unreasonable Credit Rates Act (S. 2781) which would institute government price controls for consumer loans, diminishing...
ICBA Supports Nomination of Travis Hill for FDIC Chairman
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today encouraged Senate Banking Committee members to advance the nomination of Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Acting Chairman Travis Hill...
ICBA supports Travis Hill for FDIC chairman
ICBA encouraged senators to advance the nomination of FDIC Acting Chairman Travis Hill to serve as FDIC chairman.
House Democrats express support for CDFI Fund
A group of 120 House Democrats urged the Trump administration to protect the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund, saying its work is vital in supporting families, businesses, and...
ICBA calls for unified AI regulations
ICBA called on the White House to harmonize the regulatory framework for artificial intelligence to address ambiguities inhibiting AI adoption.
Fed seeks comments on annual stress test
The Federal Reserve requested comment on proposals to enhance the transparency and public accountability of its annual stress test for large banks.
Social Security benefits to increase 2.8% next year
Social Security benefits and Supplemental Security Income payments for more than 75 million Americans will increase by 2.8% in 2026, according to the Social Security Administration.
ICBA-backed letter to support CDFIs signed by 105 members of Congress
A group of 105 Republican senators and representatives strongly urged the Trump administration to continue carrying out the statutory obligations of the Community Development Financial Institutions...
Senate panel touts support for bill to raise CTR, SAR thresholds
The Senate Banking Committee published public support from ICBA and other groups for a bill to raise currency transaction reporting and Suspicious Activity Reporting thresholds.
OCC proposes rescinding recovery planning guidelines for large banks
The OCC proposed rescinding its recovery planning guidelines for certain large banks.
ICBA calls on policymakers to end government shutdown
With the ongoing government shutdown threatening to harm local economic growth, ICBA encouraged all sides to work together to reopen the government.
ICBA Statement on Ending Government Shutdown
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) issued the following statement on the federal government shutdown.
ICBA pushes deregulation in EGRPRA comments
ICBA called on federal banking regulators in the Trump administration to continue advancing ICBA’s deregulatory recommendations via the latest Economic Growth and Regulatory Paperwork Reduction Act...
ICBA releases principles for deposit insurance reform to focus policy debate
With lawmakers deliberating deposit insurance reform proposals, ICBA this week released recommended principles to inform the debate.
ICBA Education releases 2026 seminar schedule
ICBA Education has announced preliminary dates for its 2026 certification institutes, seminars, and forums. While registration is not yet open, the schedule offers a first look at next year’s...
Fed’s Waller proposes ‘skinny master account’
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said the Fed should explore the idea of a “skinny master account.”
Senators call for moratorium on ILC approvals
Two Democratic senators called on the FDIC to halt industrial loan company charter approvals until Congress passes a law defining ILCs as banks.
ICBA unveils principles for deposit insurance reform
With lawmakers deliberating deposit insurance reform proposals, ICBA released recommended principles to inform the debate.
ICBA urges CFPB to expand 1033 exemption for community banks
ICBA called on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to exempt from its 1033 rule requirements all community banks with assets $10 billion and under.
ICBA supports bill to raise CTR, SAR thresholds
ICBA expressed strong support for a Senate bill that would raise the currency transaction reporting and Suspicious Activity Reporting thresholds to $30,000 and $10,000, respectively, and index the...