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ICBA, groups express support for CDFI Fund in letter to Congress
ICBA and other groups expressed strong support for the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund in a letter to the bipartisan Senate Community Development Finance Caucus.
Fed maintains rates
The Federal Open Market Committee voted to maintain target interest rates at a range of 4.25% to 4.5%.
What community banks need to know about the Fedwire ISO 20022 switch
The latest Independent Banker magazine spotlights what community bankers need to know about the Fedwire Funds Service’s conversion to the ISO 20022 message format.
ICBA shares CDFI track record with Treasury following executive order
Following President Donald Trump’s executive order directing the Treasury Department to eliminate the non-statutory components of the CDFI Fund, ICBA highlighted the critical role that CDFI...
ICBA strongly supports nomination of Michelle Bowman for Fed vice chair for supervision
ICBA expressed its strong support for President Donald Trump’s nomination of Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman for vice chair for supervision at the Fed—as advocated by ICBA.
Executive order restricts CDFI Fund to statutory functions
President Donald Trump issued an executive order restricting the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund and some other federal programs to their statutory components and functions.
ICBA congratulates Pulte, details housing finance priorities
ICBA congratulated new Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte on his confirmation and laid out its key concerns related to housing finance policies.
ICBA Strongly Supports Nomination of Fed Governor Michelle Bowman for Vice Chair for Supervision
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today expressed its strong support for President Donald Trump’s nomination of Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman for vice chair for...
Independent Banker named best monthly trade association magazine
ICBA’s Independent Banker magazine took home top honors in its category for the Association Trends 2025 TRENDY Awards.
ICBA Payments and Mastercard Partner to Upgrade Customer Payment Experiences for Community Banks
ICBA Payments, the payments subsidiary of the Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA), announced today its new partnership with Mastercard to offer upgraded and enhanced card and payment...
South Dakota Banker Jack E. Hopkins Elected ICBA Chairman
Jack E. Hopkins, president and CEO of CorTrust Bank in Sioux Falls, S.D., was elected chairman of the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) for 2025-26. His term begins March 14 following...
Pulte sworn in as FHFA director
William Pulte was sworn in to a five-year term as director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency. Pulte was appointed to head the agency by President Donald Trump, and the Senate last week voted to...
ICBA Independent Banker Named Best Monthly Trade Association Magazine by Association Trends
The Independent Community Bankers of America’s (ICBA) Independent Banker magazine took home top honors in its category at the Association Trends TRENDY Awards for the second consecutive year.
ICBA announces new chairman, Executive Committee
ICBA announced the election of its 2025-2026 Executive Committee at ICBA LIVE 2025 in Nashville, Tenn.
Olympian Kerri Walsh Jennings commends spirit of community banking
Community bankers embody the American spirit, Olympic gold medalist Kerri Walsh Jennings said at ICBA LIVE 2025.
ICBA chairman: Now is the time for change in Washington
Outgoing ICBA Chairman Lucas White said momentum for policy change is on the side of community bankers and now is the time to make a difference in Washington.
ICBA LIVE 2025 Showcase Celebrates Community Banking Innovation
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) hosted its ThinkTECH Accelerator showcase during ICBA’s national convention, ICBA LIVE.
ICBA LIVE continues in Nashville
The ICBA LIVE 2025 national convention continued at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, Tenn.
Hopkins calls on community bankers to amplify their voices
New ICBA Chairman Jack E. Hopkins applauded community bankers for weathering the pandemic, a challenging interest rate environment, and mounting regulations—and urged them to build on their...
ICBA Announces 2025-26 Executive Committee, South Dakota Banker Elected Chairman
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today announced the election of its 2025-26 executive committee during the 2025 ICBA LIVE national convention in Nashville.
ICBA urges Congress to end tax subsidies for credit unions over $1b in assets
With Congress considering legislation to reform the nation’s tax policy, ICBA called on policymakers to end unwarranted federal tax subsidies for the nation’s largest credit unions.
Keynote speaker encourages community bankers to rethink marketing
Bestselling author and trends expert Rohit Bhargava encouraged community bankers at ICBA LIVE in Nashville to “think non-obviously" and see what others miss.
ICBA urges regulatory relief under latest EGRPRA review
In its latest comments under the current Economic Growth and Regulatory Paperwork Reduction Act review, ICBA called on federal regulators to fast-track repeals of harmful and burdensome rules and...
ICBA LIVE kicks off in Nashville
ICBA kicked off its ICBA LIVE 2025 national convention at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, Tenn.
Deadline today for EGRPRA grassroots letters
ICBA is urging community bankers to use its Be Heard Grassroots Action Center to submit comments on the latest round of the current Economic Growth and Regulatory Paperwork Reduction Act review...
ICBA opposes House bill to set credit card rate cap
ICBA and other groups expressed opposition to House legislation that would establish a 10% annual percentage rate cap for credit cards.
In New Policy Resolution, ICBA Urges Congress to End Tax Subsidies for Credit Unions Over $1 Billion in Assets
With Congress considering legislation to reform the nation’s tax policy, the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today called on policymakers to end unwarranted federal tax subsidies...
ICBA Celebrates 25 Years of ICBA CRA Solutions at ICBA LIVE 2025
ICBA CRA Solutions, a subsidiary of the ICBA will celebrate 25 years of helping community banks combat elder financial abuse through partnerships with senior housing and care facilities while...
ICBA-supported anti-CBDC bill reintroduced
House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) reintroduced ICBA-advocated legislation restricting the ability of the federal government to introduce a central bank digital currency. A similar bill passed...
As deadline nears, ICBA urging EGRPRA grassroots action
ICBA is urging community bankers to use its Be Heard Grassroots Action Center to submit comments on the latest round of the current Economic Growth and Regulatory Paperwork Reduction Act review.
ICBA Applauds Treasury Secretary Bessent for Pro-Community Bank Remarks and Support for Independence of Prudential Banking Regulators
ICBA today applauded Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent for his remarks supporting community banks and committing to the continued independence of the nation’s prudential banking regulators and dual...
Article: ILCs could harm consumers, threaten economy
Allowing large corporations to form industrial loan companies would magnify risks in the financial system and could ultimately give big tech firms access to information about every aspect of a...
Independent Banker: New ICBA chair brings small-town work ethic to big stage
Incoming ICBA Chairman Jack Hopkins plans to advocate for the industry to Congress and the public and bring a small‑town sensibility to Washington, according to the latest Independent Banker magazine.
Deadline tomorrow for EGRPRA grassroots letters
ICBA is urging community bankers to use its Be Heard Grassroots Action Center to submit comments on the latest round of the current Economic Growth and Regulatory Paperwork Reduction Act review...
ICBA LIVE’s “Rhythm. Amplified.” Spotlights the Unstoppable Beat of Community Banking
Community bankers and industry leaders from across the nation are set to gather this week for the Independent Community Bankers of America's (ICBA) national convention, ICBA LIVE 2025, at the...
ICBA applauds Secretary Bessent for supporting community banks, prudential agency independence
ICBA applauded Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent for his remarks supporting community banks and committing to the continued independence of the nation’s prudential banking regulators and dual...
ICBA supports House, Senate versions of ACRE Act
ICBA thanked the sponsors of the Senate and House versions of the Access to Credit for our Rural Economy (ACRE) Act, expressing strong support for the bipartisan legislation.
Resolution to nullify CFPB overdraft rule passes House committee
The House Financial Services Committee voted 30-19 to pass H.J. Res 59, a Congressional Review Act resolution that would overturn a Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rule that regulates...
ICBA Foundation donates $68K to assist wildfire victims
The ICBA Foundation, in coordination with the California Community Banking Network, raised a total of $68,000 to be donated to the United Way of Greater Los Angeles Wildfire Response Fund. The...
Markup today: ICBA urging grassroots action on CFPB overdraft rule
ICBA is calling on community bankers to urge their members of Congress to support resolutions to stop the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s overdraft rule ahead of a markup today.