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92% of eligible individuals received Economic Impact Payment: study
Pandemic-era Economic Impact Payments reached 92% of potentially eligible individuals, according to a report from federal researchers.
ICBA Announces Staff Promotions
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today announced several staff promotions in recognition of their efforts to support the nation’s community banks.
ICBA to CFPB: Withdraw proposed rule on credit card late fees
ICBA called on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to withdraw its proposed rule on credit card fees for late payments.
Nation’s Community Bankers Meet in Washington for ICBA Capital Summit
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) will host hundreds of community bank leaders during the 2023 ICBA Capital Summit May 14-17 in the nation’s capital.
ICBA Statement on SEC Pledge to Combat Financial Market Manipulation
Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement on financial market manipulation.
ICBA proposes new USDA Express loan program in congressional testimony
ICBA testified before Congress on its new proposal for a USDA program that would speed up loan approval times and thereby enhance access to credit in rural communities.
Romero Rainey, Giorgio again named top Washington influencers
ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey and ICBA Bancard President and CEO Tina Giorgio were again named to Washingtonian magazine’s list of the 500 Most Influential People in the nation’s...
Senators distinguish failed banks from rest of industry
Senate Banking Committee leaders differentiated recently failed financial institutions from the broader banking industry during a committee hearing on holding executives accountable.
ICBA continues distinguishing community banks in national media
ICBA continued to differentiate community banks from larger financial institutions in the news media following the failure of First Republic Bank.
ICBA Urges CFPB to Withdraw Proposed Rule on Credit Card Late Fees
ICBA called on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to withdraw its proposed rule on credit card fees for late payments, saying the proposed rule sends the wrong message that punctual credit...
ICBA Banker Testifies Before Senate Agriculture Committee, Announces Proposal to Establish New USDA Express Loan Program
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today proposed a new USDA Express program to a Senate Agriculture subcommittee at a hearing focused on credit and risk management provisions in a...
ACH fraud survey deadline extended
ICBA Bancard extended the deadline for its survey on ACH fraud and whether it is a significant concern for community bankers and customers.
ICBA: Community Banks Remain Safe, Sound, and Secure
Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement on the closure of First Republic Bank—the latest large financial institution to...
ICBA Statement on FDIC Report on Signature Bank of New York
Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement on today’s Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. report on Signature Bank of New York.
TCM Bank Promotes Agnes Nasso to Senior Vice President, Marketing and Communications
TCM Bank, N.A., the credit card bank of ICBA Bancard®, announced the promotion of Agnes Nasso from vice president of marketing to senior vice president of marketing and communications.
Romero Rainey: Contrasting views on special assessment show need for community bank voice
The American Bankers Association position that the entire banking industry is responsible for covering the cost of recent large bank failures shows why community banks need their own voice in...
ICBA testifying tomorrow on ag priorities
ICBA is scheduled to testify before Congress tomorrow on its farm bill priorities and other key proposals for the ag sector.
ICBA, groups request comment extension on late-fee proposal
ICBA and other groups asked the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to extend the comment deadline on its proposed rule on credit card penalty fees by 45 days, to June 18.
ICBA Statement on Fed Report on Silicon Valley Bank
Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement on today’s Federal Reserve report on the failure of Silicon Valley Bank.
FDIC, OCC issue guidance on overdraft programs
The FDIC and OCC issued supervisory guidance on consumer compliance risks associated with bank overdraft protection programs.