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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...

Mar 05, 2026
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Federal Reserve

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...

Mar 05, 2026
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Federal Reserve

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....

Mar 05, 2026
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Credit Unions Lending Tax Policy

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...

Mar 05, 2026
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Federal Reserve Digital Assets Safety & Soundness

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)....

Mar 05, 2026
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Federal Reserve Capital De Novo Banks +5 More...

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...

Mar 06, 2026
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Digital Assets

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....

Mar 06, 2026
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Agriculture Lending Farm Bill Lending

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...

Mar 06, 2026
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Congressional Matters Checks Regulation CC - Expedited Funds Availability Act +1 More...

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...

Mar 06, 2026
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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...

Mar 06, 2026
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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...

Mar 09, 2026
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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...

Mar 07, 2026
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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...

Mar 09, 2026
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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...

Mar 09, 2026
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Cybersecurity Fraud

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....

Mar 09, 2026
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Federal Reserve Grassroots/Be Heard Checks

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...

Mar 09, 2026
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Grassroots/Be Heard Credit Unions Tax Policy

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,...

Mar 09, 2026
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Board of Directors

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...

Mar 09, 2026
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Board of Directors

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...

Mar 09, 2026
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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...

Mar 10, 2026
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Congressional Matters De Novo Banks Regulatory Relief +3 More...