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ICBA Statement on CFPB’s Final Rule to Implement Section 1071 Small-Business Reporting Requirements
ICBA Statement on CFPB’s Final Rule to Implement Section 1071 Small-Business Reporting Requirements Washington, D.C. (April 30, 2026) — Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and...
Onerous CFPB 1071 Rule Needs to Go. New ICBA-Advocated Bill Would Scrap 1071 to Support Small-Business Lending
Onerous CFPB 1071 Rule Needs to Go. New ICBA-Advocated Bill Would Scrap 1071 to Support Small-Business Lending Washington, D.C. (Feb. 5, 2025) — The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA)...
ICBA Congratulates House on Passage of Farm Bill
ICBA Congratulates House on Passage of Farm Bill Washington, D.C. (April 30, 2026) — Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following...
CFPB publishes 1071 final rule with key community bank exemptions
CFPB publishes 1071 final rule with key community bank exemptions The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau published a final rule to implement Section 1071 small-business reporting requirements...
Congressional leaders back tiered regulation at ICBA Capital Summit
Congressional leaders back tiered regulation at ICBA Capital Summit Congressional leaders addressing attendees at this week’s 2026 ICBA Capital Summit spotlighted their efforts to advance...
ICBA urges CFTC to ban prediction market speculation on banks
ICBA urges CFTC to ban prediction market speculation on banks ICBA urged the Commodities Futures Trading Commission to prohibit prediction market speculation on a bank’s survivability. Details: In...
CISA issues agentic AI guidance
CISA issues agentic AI guidance The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and partners released guidance for organizations adopting agentic artificial intelligence systems. Details: CISA...
ICBA offers to work with USPS on mail theft, check fraud issues
ICBA offers to work with USPS on mail theft, check fraud issues ICBA said mail theft and check washing schemes remain a persistent challenge for community banks across the country and offered to...
ICBA urges OCC to strengthen GENIUS Act safeguards on stablecoin risks
ICBA urges OCC to strengthen GENIUS Act safeguards on stablecoin risks ICBA urged the OCC to strengthen its proposed GENIUS Act rules to protect against the risks stablecoins pose to community bank...
Banking Trades Statement on Crypto Market Structure Yield Language
Banking Trades Statement on Crypto Market Structure Yield Language Washington, D.C. (May 4, 2026) — Following the release of proposed language on stablecoin yield in the Clarity Act, the American...
Romero Rainey Makes Fifth Consecutive Appearance on Washingtonian’s 500 Most Influential People List
Romero Rainey Makes Fifth Consecutive Appearance on Washingtonian’s 500 Most Influential People List Washington, D.C. (May 5, 2026) — Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and...
Amid Flurry of Policy Developments on Stablecoins, Master Accounts, and National Trust Charters, ICBA Urges a Pause
Amid Flurry of Policy Developments on Stablecoins, Master Accounts, and National Trust Charters, ICBA Urges a Pause ICBA has been a leading voice in crypto policy for years, and our dedicated...
ICBA Names New ThinkTECH Accelerator Cohort to Help Community Banks Tackle Innovation Priorities
ICBA Names New ThinkTECH Accelerator Cohort to Help Community Banks Tackle Innovation Priorities Washington, D.C. (May 6, 2026) — The Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) today...
Banking Trade Groups Urge Senate Banking Leaders to Strengthen Stablecoin Yield Guardrails to Prevent Deposit Flight
Banking Trade Groups Urge Senate Banking Leaders to Strengthen Stablecoin Yield Guardrails to Prevent Deposit Flight Washington (May 8, 2026) — A coalition of financial trade associations...
House to vote on three ICBA-supported regulatory relief bills this week
House to vote on three ICBA-supported regulatory relief bills this week Three ICBA-backed regulatory relief bills are expected to receive individual votes on the House floor this week. Details: The...
Ahead of markup, ICBA and other groups urge senators to rework stablecoin yield language
Ahead of markup, ICBA and other groups urge senators to rework stablecoin yield language Ahead of a possible markup of digital assets market structure legislation this week, ICBA and other groups...
Fed's Financial Stability Report highlights key risks
Fed's Financial Stability Report highlights key risks Asset valuation pressures, borrowing by businesses and households, financial-sector leverage, and funding risks are the primary vulnerabilities...
ICBA Raises Concerns Over Kraken Pursuit of National Trust Charter
ICBA Raises Concerns Over Kraken Pursuit of National Trust Charter Washington, D.C. (May 11, 2026) — The Independent Community Bankers of America® today expressed strong concern after crypto...
ICBA Applauds House Passage of Pro-Community Bank Regulatory Reforms
ICBA Applauds House Passage of Pro-Community Bank Regulatory Reforms Washington, D.C. (May 13, 2026) — The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) applauded the House of Representatives for...
ICBA sends support for bills to be marked up today
ICBA sends support for bills to be marked up today Ahead of today’s House Financial Services Committee markup of various legislation, ICBA expressed support for four bills that address significant...