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ICBA Foundation delivers $180,000 in hurricane disaster relief
The ICBA Foundation Disaster Relief Program announced it has collected and disbursed $180,000 to assist community banks and their employees affected by hurricanes Helene and Milton, including a...
OCC: Banks affected by California wildfires can close
The OCC issued a proclamation allowing national banks, federal savings associations, and federal branches to close offices in areas of California affected by wildfires.
ICBA introduces plan for new Congress and administration
ICBA this week unveiled its plan for the 119th Congress and incoming administration to address banking regulations and kickstart economic growth in local communities.
Romero Rainey: With historic opportunity, ICBA pushing for meaningful change
With a new Congress and administration arriving in Washington this month, the nation’s community banks have a momentous opportunity to make significant changes to the regulatory system, ICBA...
ICBA: CFPB’s overdraft rule must be enjoined and overturned
ICBA said the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s overdraft rule is likely to negatively affect consumers and their access to banking services and should be legally stopped.
Section 1033 guidebook now available
ICBA released the Open Banking Guidebook detailing the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s final rule implementing Section 1033 of the Dodd-Frank Act.
ICBA Introduces ‘Repair, Reform, and Thrive’ Plan for New Congress and Administration
ICBA today unveiled its new “Repair, Reform, and Thrive” plan for the new 119th Congress and incoming Trump administration to address the nation’s broken banking regulations and kickstart economic...
Rebecca Kruse Named ICBA Payments President, Juan Costantini Joins as Executive Vice President, General Counsel
ICBA Payments®, the payments-services subsidiary of the Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA), today announced that Rebecca Kruse has been appointed president.
A call for fairness in credit union policies: new ICBA blog post
Following a record number of credit union acquisitions of community banks last year, ICBA is renewing its push for leveling the tax and regulatory playing field, according to a new ICBA blog post.
ICBA Foundation Provides $180,000 in Disaster Relief for Hurricane-Affected Communities
The ICBA Foundation Disaster Relief Program announced it collected and disbursed $180,000 to assist community banks and their employees affected by hurricanes Helene and Milton, including a $25,000...
ICBA introduces plan for new Congress and administration
ICBA today is unveiling its plan for the new 119th Congress and incoming Trump administration to address banking regulations and kickstart economic growth in local communities.
ICBA publishes Section 1033 guidebook
ICBA released the Open Banking Guidebook detailing the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s final rule implementing Section 1033 of the Dodd-Frank Act.
Fed’s Barr stepping down as vice chair for supervision
The Federal Reserve announced that Michael Barr will step down from his position as vice chair for supervision on Feb. 28.
Fed payment services will operate normally on Thursday
The Federal Reserve said that while its Washington, D.C., offices will be closed this Thursday due to the national day of mourning for former President Jimmy Carter, its payment systems will...
End the Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac conservatorship: blog
With a new Congress and administration coming to Washington, it’s time for policymakers to free Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac from government control to support the nation’s housing sector, according...
Blog: Innovation takes ICBA forward
ICBA doubled down on its commitment to innovation in 2024, according to a new ICBA blog post.
FHFA, Treasury preview process on ending GSE conservatorship
The Federal Housing Finance Agency and Treasury Department announced a process for eventually receiving public input on options and potential effects of ending the conservatorship of Fannie Mae and...
Podcast: Following successful 2024, community bankers look forward to 2025
2024 was a successful year for ICBA’s advocacy efforts, which sets the table for more wins in 2025, according to the latest Independent Banker podcast.
After latest credit union acquisition, ICBA says policymakers must act
The record-extending 22nd credit union acquisition of a community bank in 2024 demands a response from policymakers, ICBA said following the announcement of the latest deal.
Latest beneficial ownership update: Companies not required to file
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network announced that, in light of a recent federal court order, reporting companies are not currently required to file beneficial ownership information, or BOI.