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Driving Community Prosperity with Reciprocal Deposits
Driving Community Prosperity with Reciprocal Deposits SPONSORED | To stay competitive and continue providing the vital banking services their communities depend on, community banks need every...
How Can Community Banks Best Manage Change?
During a merger or acquisition, success hinges on addressing employee concerns early. We asked bankers and consultants for their best tips for building trust and mitigating uncertainty among staff...
ICBA, state groups support OCC preemption of Illinois interchange law
ICBA, state groups support OCC preemption of Illinois interchange law ICBA and 43 state banking associations said they support an OCC order preempting the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act....
ICBA backs CFPB’s housing affordability efforts
ICBA backs CFPB’s housing affordability efforts ICBA said it supports the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s efforts to implement regulatory changes outlined in the recent executive order...
2026 Banking Trust & Technology Outlook: What Community Bank Leaders Need to Know
2026 Banking Trust & Technology Outlook: What Community Bank Leaders Need to Know SPONSORED | Rising cyber risks, AI anxiety, and unclear IT spending are challenging community bank leaders to...
The Lending Outlook and Loan Growth Trends for Community Banks in 2026
Community banks kicked off 2026 with robust lending growth, despite economic challenges like higher interest rates and geopolitical uncertainty. Now, banks are leveraging regulatory shifts,...
40 Under 40: 2026's Community Bank Leaders
Our eighth annual 40 Under 40 Community Bank Leaders awards highlight the people who are shaping the present and future of our industry. The winners stand out for their achievements in the...
Independent Banker Magazine Reveals 2026 “40 Under 40: Community Bank Leaders” List
Independent Banker Magazine Reveals 2026 “40 Under 40: Community Bank Leaders” List Washington, D.C. (June 1, 2026) — Independent Banker magazine, the award-winning monthly publication of the...
SEC proposes rescission of climate rules
SEC proposes rescission of climate rules The Securities and Exchange Commission proposed repealing rules that require public companies to provide certain climate-related information in their...
ICBA supports OCC preemption of Illinois interchange law
ICBA supports OCC preemption of Illinois interchange law ICBA signaled further support for OCC actions to preempt the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act. Details: ICBA sent a letter to the...
ICBA, other groups urge FHFA to tackle administration’s housing priorities
ICBA, other groups urge FHFA to tackle administration’s housing priorities ICBA and other groups sent a letter to the Federal Housing Finance Agency regarding President Donald Trump's “Promoting...
ICBA and CBAI Support Implementation Delay, Urge Illinois to Repeal Unworkable Interchange Law
ICBA and CBAI Support Implementation Delay, Urge Illinois to Repeal Unworkable Interchange Law Washington, D.C. (June 1, 2026) — The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) and the...
ICBA Statement on Executive Order on Promoting AI Innovation and Security
ICBA Statement on Executive Order on Promoting AI Innovation and Security Washington, D.C. (June 2, 2026) — Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey...
ICBA Releases Community Banker Guide on Artificial Intelligence Security Readiness
ICBA Releases Community Banker Guide on Artificial Intelligence Security Readiness Washington, D.C. (June 3, 2026) — The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today released a new guide...
ICBA, ICBC Commend Colorado Governor for Vetoing Unworkable Interchange Bill
ICBA, ICBC Commend Colorado Governor for Vetoing Unworkable Interchange Bill Washington, D.C. (June 4, 2026) — The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) and Independent Community Bankers...
ICBA, ICBC commend Colorado veto of interchange bill
ICBA, ICBC commend Colorado veto of interchange bill ICBA and the Independent Community Bankers of Colorado applauded Colorado Governor Jared Polis for vetoing legislation to restrict interchange...
Regulators report to Congress on community bank relief efforts
Regulators report to Congress on community bank relief efforts Federal banking regulators testified before Congress on their efforts to address excessive regulatory burdens on community banks. CBLR...
SBA doubles cumulative 7(a), 504 loan limit
SBA doubles cumulative 7(a), 504 loan limit The Small Business Administration recently announced a new rule that will allow eligible borrowers to combine their 7(a) and 504 loans for up to $10...
Lack of consumer support and trust in crypto reinforces ICBA calls for policy pause
Lack of consumer support and trust in crypto reinforces ICBA calls for policy pause As policymakers debate several actions on digital assets policy with significant implications for the future of...
Federal agencies issue advisories on immigration status
Federal agencies issue advisories on immigration status The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, prudential banking regulators, and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau released advisories...