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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...
ICBA tells Fed to maintain check services; comments due today
ICBA tells Fed to maintain check services; comments due today ICBA said the Federal Reserve should maintain check services at their current level and provide transparency on any fee adjustments....
ICBA unveils campaign to spotlight credit union deceptions
ICBA unveils campaign to spotlight credit union deceptions At ICBA LIVE in San Diego, ICBA unveiled a targeted advocacy and marketing campaign to pull back the curtain on growth‑obsessed large...
Frazier calls on community bankers to innovate and advocate
Frazier calls on community bankers to innovate and advocate New ICBA Chairman Alice P. Frazier praised community banks for being a safe harbor for their customers and urged them to innovate boldly,...
ICBA announces new chairman, Executive Committee
ICBA announces new chairman, Executive Committee ICBA announced the election of its 2026-2027 Executive Committee at ICBA LIVE 2026 in San Diego. New Chairman: Alice P. Frazier, president and CEO...
ICBA Commends Trump Administration on Actions to Promote U.S. Cybersecurity
ICBA Commends Trump Administration on Actions to Promote U.S. Cybersecurity Washington, D.C. (March 9, 2026) — Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey...
ICBA, state groups urge senators to add community bank provisions to housing act
ICBA, state groups urge senators to add community bank provisions to housing act ICBA and 44 state associations urged senators to add Title 6 of the House-passed Housing for the 21st Century Act...