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Your Director Training, On Your Schedule
Your Director Training, On Your Schedule Don’t forget! As a subscriber to ICBA’s Bank Director Program, you have access to 22 online courses designed to meet core director training requirements....
Agencies issue revised model risk management guidance
Agencies issue revised model risk management guidance The FDIC, OCC, and Federal Reserve issued revised model risk management guidance that clarifies that model risk management should be tailored...
Fed’s Waller: Mideast conflict influences rate decisions
Fed’s Waller: Mideast conflict influences rate decisions Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said how the conflict in Iran evolves will have a major influence on the path of monetary...
ICBA Commends House Financial Services Committee for Advancing 1071 Relief for Community Banks
ICBA Commends House Financial Services Committee for Advancing 1071 Relief for Community Banks Washington, D.C. (April 21, 2026) — Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO...
Fannie, Freddie, FHA to accept new credit score options
Fannie, Freddie, FHA to accept new credit score options The Federal Housing Administration announced that it, Fannie Mae, and Freddie Mac are implementing new credit score models for mortgages....
Rep. Meuser to speak at Capital Summit next week
Rep. Meuser to speak at Capital Summit next week House Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Chairman Dan Meuser (R-Pa.) is scheduled to speak during next week’s ICBA Capital Summit in...
Online Course Newsletter: April 2026
Online Course Newsletter: April 2026 What’s New On April 7, the course titled, “Understanding UDAAP” was changed to “UDAAP: Overview On April 7, the following new courses were launched: UDAAP:...
ICBA Commends Final Rule to Lower Community Bank Leverage Ratio
ICBA Commends Final Rule to Lower Community Bank Leverage Ratio Washington, D.C. (April 24, 2026) — Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the...
OCC proposes streamlining several regulations
OCC proposes streamlining several regulations The OCC issued a notice of proposed rulemaking to streamline regulations concerning public welfare investments, open market collateralized loan...
Treasury announces Form 990 initiative
Treasury announces Form 990 initiative The Treasury Department announced that the IRS plans to revise the Form 990 to improve transparency related to tax-exempt organizations. Details: Treasury...
OCC announces actions preempting Illinois interchange law
OCC announces actions preempting Illinois interchange law The OCC issued an interim final rule and interim final order clarifying longstanding powers under federal law for national banks to charge...
ICBA applauds lowering of Community Bank Leverage Ratio
ICBA applauds lowering of Community Bank Leverage Ratio ICBA commended federal regulators for issuing a final rule to lower the Community Bank Leverage Ratio, as ICBA has long advocated. Details:...
Evolving Financial Fraud Threats and Prevention Strategies for Community Banks
Learn how community banks are fighting financial fraud in 2026. Explore key threats like card fraud and check fraud, and discover expert prevention tools.
Lessons From Longtime Community Bank Board Members
Discover the core responsibilities of community bank board members, including regulatory compliance, technology adoption, and strategic succession planning.
Why Community Banks Renovate: 3 Branch Remodel Case Studies
Learn how three community banks navigated branch renovations to enhance customer experience, improve weather resilience, and drive local economic prosperity.
New Polling Shows Dominant Support for Community Banks Amid Debate Over Digital Assets
New Polling Shows Dominant Support for Community Banks Amid Debate Over Digital Assets Washington, D.C. (April 28, 2026) — With community bankers gathering in Washington this week for the...
ICBA Capital Summit kicks off in Washington
ICBA Capital Summit kicks off in Washington The ICBA Capital Summit is bringing community bankers from across the country to Washington today through Friday. Details: The ICBA Capital Summit...
Poll: In digital assets debate, community bank support dominates
Poll: In digital assets debate, community bank support dominates Heading into this week’s ICBA Capital Summit, new polling data show that Americans support community banks and want to ensure the...
New Polling Shows Public Support for Community Bank Policy Priorities
New Polling Shows Public Support for Community Bank Policy Priorities Washington, D.C. (April 29, 2026) — The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today is kicking off the 2026 ICBA...
Prevent Trojan Horse Attacks at Community Banks
Protect your community bank from third-party vendor cyber risks. Learn how to prevent Trojan horse attacks, assess security and empower your team.