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New article spotlights accelerating credit union acquisitions
New article spotlights accelerating credit union acquisitions Once-rare credit union acquisitions of community banks are becoming routine and a defining feature of consolidation in U.S. finance,...
'40 Under 40' nominations now open
'40 Under 40' nominations now open Independent Banker magazine opened nominations for its 2026 “40 Under 40: Community Bank Leaders” awards. Details: Sponsored by FIS, the awards recognize...
ICBA Engages Digital Assets Expert to Inform Solutions and Banker Education
ICBA Engages Digital Assets Expert to Inform Solutions and Banker Education Washington, D.C. (Jan. 7, 2026) — The Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) today announced a consulting...
At Congressional Hearing on Making Community Banking Great, Romero Rainey Testifies for Regulatory Transformation to Promote Growth
At Congressional Hearing on Making Community Banking Great, Romero Rainey Testifies for Regulatory Transformation to Promote Growth Washington, D.C. (Feb. 5, 2025) — With the House Financial...
Representing Community Banks at House Small Business Committee Hearing, ICBA Urges Regulatory and Tax Relief to Promote Lending
Representing Community Banks at House Small Business Committee Hearing, ICBA Urges Regulatory and Tax Relief to Promote Lending Washington, D.C. (Feb. 5, 2025) — At the first House Small Business...
ICBA Joins House Financial Services Committee in Support of Legislation to Transform Community Bank Regulation
ICBA Joins House Financial Services Committee in Support of Legislation to Transform Community Bank Regulation Washington, D.C. (Jan. 8, 2026) — Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA)...
ICBA Names Charles Yi Senior Executive Vice President of Government Relations
ICBA Names Charles Yi Senior Executive Vice President of Government Relations The Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) today announced that Charles Yi, has been named senior executive...
ICBA Urges Reform to Credit Union Tax Exemption as 2026 Opens with Acquisition of Tax-Paying Community Bank
ICBA Urges Reform to Credit Union Tax Exemption as 2026 Opens with Acquisition of Tax-Paying Community Bank Washington, D.C. (Jan. 8, 2026) — Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA)...
Banks Respond to Proposed Cap on Credit Card Interest Rates
Banks Respond to Proposed Cap on Credit Card Interest Rates Washington, D.C. (Jan. 9, 2026) — The Administration announced plans today to issue an executive order imposing a temporary 10% cap on...
Report: Community banker optimism remains high
Report: Community banker optimism remains high Community banker optimism dropped slightly in the fourth quarter but remains high, according to the Conference of State Bank Supervisors. Details: The...
Agencies release 4Q call report materials
Agencies release 4Q call report materials Federal regulators released materials for submitting fourth-quarter call reports, which are due by Friday, Jan. 30. There are no new or revised data items...
ICBA asks court to reverse decision on debit card interchange fee case
ICBA asks court to reverse decision on debit card interchange fee case ICBA and other groups asked the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals to reverse a North Dakota district court’s decision holding...
ICBA opposes Trump call to cap credit card rates at 10%
ICBA opposes Trump call to cap credit card rates at 10% ICBA and other groups expressed opposition to President Donald Trump’s call for a temporary 10% cap on credit card interest rates. Trump...
Romero Rainey urges stablecoin outreach ahead of markup this week
Romero Rainey urges stablecoin outreach ahead of markup this week With the Senate Banking Committee negotiating digital asset market structure legislation ahead of a markup set for this week, ICBA...
Agencies issue 2025 Shared National Credit Program review
Agencies issue 2025 Shared National Credit Program review Credit risk for large, syndicated bank loans remained moderate in 2025, according to the federal banking agencies, and trends continue to...
CFPB, Justice Department withdraw ECOA statement for noncitizens
CFPB, Justice Department withdraw ECOA statement for noncitizens The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and Justice Department withdrew their joint statement on fair lending and credit...
Independent Banker details 2026 regulatory outlook
Independent Banker details 2026 regulatory outlook The latest Independent Banker magazine previews how deregulation may play out in 2026, citing agency efforts to relieve regulatory burden on...
ICBA Names 2026-27 Board Nominees to Advance Community Banking Priorities
ICBA Names 2026-27 Board Nominees to Advance Community Banking Priorities Washington, D.C. (Jan. 13, 2026) — The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today announced its 2026-27 board of...
Banking and Credit Union Groups: Credit Card Mandate Would Harm Consumers and Small Businesses
Banking and Credit Union Groups: Credit Card Mandate Would Harm Consumers and Small Businesses Washington, D.C. (Jan. 13, 2026) — Following the Administration’s comments in support for the...
Off and Running: Community banks set for a robust 2026
Off and Running: Community banks set for a robust 2026 I’m hopeful that those New Year’s Resolutions are intact and having their desired effects. In taking one more look back into 2025, it dawns on...