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Community bank net income increases in Q3
Community bank net income increases in Q3 Community banks reported a 9.9% third-quarter increase in net income from the previous quarter and a 21.7% increase from the previous year, according to...
OCC to reduce BSA/AML reg burden for community banks
OCC to reduce BSA/AML reg burden for community banks The OCC announced supervisory and regulatory actions to reduce regulatory burdens for community banks related to the Bank Secrecy Act and...
ICBA Commends Proposed Rule to Lower Community Bank Leverage Ratio
ICBA Commends Proposed Rule to Lower Community Bank Leverage Ratio Washington, D.C. — Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following...
Regulatory Expectations for Compliance Are Evolving – Are You Keeping Up?
Regulatory Expectations for Compliance Are Evolving – Are You Keeping Up? SPONSORED | As the regulatory landscape continues to change, every financial institution can use an extra hand when it...
Free IT Assessment for Banks—Limited-Time Offer
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Defend Your Bank from Card Fraud Loss
Defend Your Bank from Card Fraud Loss SPONSORED | How are you protecting your bank and customers this holiday season? Keep your holiday cheer this season—sign up for the ICBA Payments Fraud Loss...
Rocket Pro Helped Elly Turn 'Maybe' Into 'Move-in'
Rocket Pro Helped Elly Turn 'Maybe' into 'Move-in' SPONSORED | Discover how Rocket Pro helped Elly expand her options, close more deals and turn “maybe” into “move-in” for families in her...
FDIC delays signage rule compliance until 2027
FDIC delays signage rule compliance until 2027 At its board meeting, the FDIC extended the compliance date for its final rule on signage and advertising requirements. Details: The rule sets forth...
FDIC approves ICBA-advocated audit threshold adjustments
FDIC approves ICBA-advocated audit threshold adjustments The FDIC approved a final rule updating Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Improvement Act audit and reporting requirements to raise...
Regulators propose lowering Community Bank Leverage Ratio
Regulators propose lowering Community Bank Leverage Ratio The federal banking regulators issued a proposed rule to reduce the Community Bank Leverage Ratio from 9% to 8%, as long advocated by...
FHA updates single-family housing info
FHA updates single-family housing info The Federal Housing Administration published updates to its Single Family Housing Policy Handbook. The FHA said the updates include previously published...
ICBA opposes national trust bank charter application for Foris DAX
ICBA opposes national trust bank charter application for Foris DAX ICBA urged the OCC to deny Foris DAX National Trust Bank’s application for a national trust bank charter, saying it poses...
Credit unions ‘going large and going rogue,’ new article says
Credit unions ‘going large and going rogue,’ new article says Some credit unions are taking advantage of their industry’s tax and regulatory exemptions to stray from their roots and acquire...
Marching into 2026 on the Advocacy Frontline
Looking back on the past year, we have advocacy successes to celebrate.
It's a Wonderful (Community Banking) Life
While I may be biased, I believe that being a community banker is the best profession there is.
First National Bank Colorado Fights Hunger in Its Community
Last August, team members from First National Bank Colorado in Las Animas, Colorado, got to work at the Care and Share Food Bank for Southern Colorado.
2025's Seismic Regulatory Shifts
Thanks to advocacy work from community bankers and ICBA, fairer regulatory compliance standards are on the horizon.
How to Unlock Hidden Card Revenue with BINs
When it comes to card revenue, having the right bank identification number (BIN) type is critical.
Beyond Spreadsheets: Vendor Management Ideas
Community banks work with dozens of vendors at any given time. If you’re aiming to consolidate the time and effort managing third parties, consider these ideas.
Why Your Community Bank Should Offer a Switch Kit
Switching banks is a pain, making potential customers’ best intentions fall by the wayside. But modern switch kits are evolving, with personalized service and tech-driven tools making the process...