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ICBA Statement on Executive Order on the Integrity of the U.S. Financial System
ICBA Statement on Executive Order on the Integrity of the U.S. Financial System Washington, D.C. (May 19, 2026) — Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero...
ICBA Applauds House Passage of Bipartisan Housing Bill
ICBA Applauds House Passage of Bipartisan Housing Bill Washington, D.C. (May 20, 2026) — The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) applauded the House of Representatives for today’s...
House passes ROAD to Housing Act with community bank provisions
House passes ROAD to Housing Act with community bank provisions The House of Representatives passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act (H.R. 6644)—including ICBA-advocated community bank...
ICBA Urges OCC to Rescind Approval for Coinbase’s National Trust Charter Following Criminal Lawsuit
ICBA Urges OCC to Rescind Approval for Coinbase’s National Trust Charter Following Criminal Lawsuit Washington, D.C. (May 21, 2026) — The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today...
Fed requests comments on payment account proposal
Fed requests comments on payment account proposal The Federal Reserve Board requested public comment on its proposal to establish a payment account—also known as a "skinny” master account—that...
ICBA opposes Agora’s application for national trust bank charter
ICBA opposes Agora’s application for national trust bank charter ICBA urged the OCC to deny Agora Atlas Corporation’s application for a national trust bank charter for Agora National Trust Bank,...
Financial Services Industry Outlines Proposed Third-Party Risk Management Reforms to Federal Banking Agencies
Financial Services Industry Outlines Proposed Third-Party Risk Management Reforms to Federal Banking Agencies WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 22, 2026) — The Consumer Bankers Association (CBA), along with...
Building Momentum: Progress on Reg CC, the UCC, and the Fight Against Check Fraud
Building Momentum: Progress on Reg CC, the UCC, and the Fight Against Check Fraud A couple years ago, I wrote that check fraud was emerging as a leading concern for community banks, that combating...
Executive order avoids citizenship collection requirements
Executive order avoids citizenship collection requirements President Donald Trump issued an executive order on protecting the U.S. financial system from illicit activity that does not include...
Agencies publish resolution plan feedback letters
Agencies publish resolution plan feedback letters The FDIC and Federal Reserve published feedback letters for several resolution plans submitted in July 2025. Background: Resolution plans, also...
Blog post: Community bank efforts to fight check fraud are paying off
Blog post: Community bank efforts to fight check fraud are paying off ICBA and community banks are making progress in the fight against check fraud through sustained advocacy, strong partnerships,...
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...
ICBA Expands Preferred Service Provider Relationship with OptimaFI to Offer Growth Solutions
ICBA Expands Preferred Service Provider Relationship with OptimaFI to Offer Growth Solutions Washington, D.C. (May 29, 2026) — The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today announced...
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....
40 Under 40: 2025's Community Bank Leaders
Our seventh annual 40 Under 40 community bank leaders awards shine a light on inspiring people who take bettering their workplaces to the next level.
Nominations Open for 2026's Best Community Banks to Work For Award
Does your community bank pride itself on being an amazing place to work? Now’s your chance to be recognized as one of ICBA’s Best Community Banks to Work For.