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ICBA LIVE 2026 Showcase Delivers Community Bank Innovations in AI, Digital Investing, and More
ICBA LIVE 2026 Showcase Delivers Community Bank Innovations in AI, Digital Investing, and More San Diego, Calif. (March 6, 2026) — The Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) hosted its...
ICBA Announces 2026-27 Executive Committee, West Virginia Banker Elected Chairman
ICBA Announces 2026-27 Executive Committee, West Virginia Banker Elected Chairman San Diego, Calif. (March 9, 2026) — The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today announced the...
Trump administration takes executive actions against cybercrime
Trump administration takes executive actions against cybercrime President Donald Trump released executive actions designed to combat cyber threats. Details: The White House: Released President...
ICBA tells Fed to maintain check services; comments due today
ICBA tells Fed to maintain check services; comments due today ICBA said the Federal Reserve should maintain check services at their current level and provide transparency on any fee adjustments....
ICBA unveils campaign to spotlight credit union deceptions
ICBA unveils campaign to spotlight credit union deceptions At ICBA LIVE in San Diego, ICBA unveiled a targeted advocacy and marketing campaign to pull back the curtain on growth‑obsessed large...
Frazier calls on community bankers to innovate and advocate
Frazier calls on community bankers to innovate and advocate New ICBA Chairman Alice P. Frazier praised community banks for being a safe harbor for their customers and urged them to innovate boldly,...
ICBA announces new chairman, Executive Committee
ICBA announces new chairman, Executive Committee ICBA announced the election of its 2026-2027 Executive Committee at ICBA LIVE 2026 in San Diego. New Chairman: Alice P. Frazier, president and CEO...
ICBA Commends Trump Administration on Actions to Promote U.S. Cybersecurity
ICBA Commends Trump Administration on Actions to Promote U.S. Cybersecurity Washington, D.C. (March 9, 2026) — Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey...
ICBA, state groups urge senators to add community bank provisions to housing act
ICBA, state groups urge senators to add community bank provisions to housing act ICBA and 44 state associations urged senators to add Title 6 of the House-passed Housing for the 21st Century Act...
ICBA commends administration’s cybersecurity actions
ICBA commends administration’s cybersecurity actions ICBA commended the Trump administration for releasing President Donald Trump’s Cyber Strategy for America and executive order on combating...
Credit Union Acquires Tax-Paying Community Bank Amid Launch of ICBA’s “The Illusionists” Campaign
Credit Union Acquires Tax-Paying Community Bank Amid Launch of ICBA’s “The Illusionists” Campaign Washington, D.C. (March 10, 2026) — Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and...
FinCEN issues modified southwest border targeting order
FinCEN issues modified southwest border targeting order The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network issued a modified Geographic Targeting Order to combat the illicit activities and money laundering...
CDFI Fund Seeks input on Bank Enterprise Award Program application
CDFI Fund Seeks input on Bank Enterprise Award Program application The Community Development Financial Institutions Fund requested comments on its Bank Enterprise Award Program application....
ICBA, others request extension of comment period for GENIUS Act proposal
ICBA, others request extension of comment period for GENIUS Act proposal ICBA and other groups requested that the OCC extend the deadline for public comments on its proposed rule on implementing...
ICBA: Guidance on AI agent systems must reflect the realities of community banking
ICBA: Guidance on AI agent systems must reflect the realities of community banking ICBA recommended to the National Institute of Standards and Technology that any future guidance on artificial...
Credit union acquires bank amid launch of ICBA’s ‘Illusionists’ campaign
Credit union acquires bank amid launch of ICBA’s ‘Illusionists’ campaign The latest reported credit union acquisition of a community bank comes follows this week’s launch of ICBA’s “The...
Lavarnway appointed to New York Fed advisory group
Lavarnway appointed to New York Fed advisory group The Federal Reserve Bank of New York announced that Mark Lavarnway, president and CEO of Watertown Savings Bank in Watertown, N.Y., has been...
FDIC’s Hill: CAMELS proposals coming
FDIC’s Hill: CAMELS proposals coming FDIC Chairman Travis Hill said that over the past few months, the federal banking agencies have made significant progress on reforms to the CAMELS rating system...
Independent Banker: New ICBA chair wants to prepare the next generation of community bankers
Independent Banker: New ICBA chair wants to prepare the next generation of community bankers New ICBA Chairman Alice Frazier is focusing her term as chairman on engaging the next generation of...
Treasury issues update on Iran-related cyber threats
Treasury issues update on Iran-related cyber threats The Treasury Department’s Office of Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection released a new flash alert (ICBA login required) on...
Fed’s Bowman: Changes to capital rules coming soon
Fed’s Bowman: Changes to capital rules coming soon Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman said federal banking regulators will soon propose rules to implement the final phase of...
Senate passes housing bill as ICBA continues push for reg relief provisions
Senate passes housing bill as ICBA continues push for reg relief provisions The Senate passed housing legislation without ICBA-advocated community bank regulatory relief provisions, though ICBA...
ICBA Commends Trump Administration for Executive Order to Help Community Banks Promote Housing Affordability
ICBA Commends Trump Administration for Executive Order to Help Community Banks Promote Housing Affordability Washington, D.C. (March 13, 2026) — Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA)...
Q4 GDP growth revised down to 0.7%
Q4 GDP growth revised down to 0.7% The Commerce Department downwardly revised its estimate for fourth-quarter gross domestic product growth from 1.4% to 0.7%. The decline from the 4.4% GDP increase...
ICBA to participate in panels at EGRPRA meeting this month
ICBA to participate in panels at EGRPRA meeting this month ICBA will be participating in two panels during this month’s Economic Growth and Regulatory Paperwork Reduction Act outreach meeting in...
Agency board meetings this week on bank capital rules
Agency board meetings this week on bank capital rules Federal banking regulators are scheduled to meet this week to consider proposed rules to reform bank capital rules. Details: The FDIC board of...
Trump issues executive order to help community banks promote housing affordability
Trump issues executive order to help community banks promote housing affordability ICBA commended the Trump administration for issuing an executive order directing regulatory reforms that will help...
Amid House-Senate standoff, ICBA urges inclusion of pro-community bank provisions
Amid House-Senate standoff, ICBA urges inclusion of pro-community bank provisions Following last week’s Senate passage of a housing bill without ICBA-advocated community bank regulatory relief...
ICBA Statement on Proposed Rules on Regulatory Capital
ICBA Statement on Proposed Rules on Regulatory Capital Washington, D.C. (March 19, 2026) — Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the...
Credit Union Acquisitions Continue Following Launch of ICBA’s “The Illusionists” Campaign
Credit Union Acquisitions Continue Following Launch of ICBA’s “The Illusionists” Campaign Washington, D.C. (March 19, 2026) — Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO...
Future of Community Banking: Mentoring the Next Generation
Discover how ICBA and industry leaders are mentoring the next generation of community bankers through targeted succession planning and professional development.
Community Bank Innovation: Navigating Core Providers
Discover how community bank innovation thrives through core provider integrations, API access, and regulatory compliance support from the ICBA in 2026.
Ballston Spa National Bank Hits a Hole-in-One for the Community
Ballston Spa National Bank (BSNB) in Ballston Spa, New York, brought creativity, connection and community spirit to the Saratoga County Annual Business Showcase last fall, transforming a...
How to Build a Layered Fraud Defense for Community Banks
Discover how community banks can fight fraud using a 4-layered defense strategy involving internal controls, governance, staff training, and AI technologies.
ICBA Thanks Lawmakers for Introducing New Bills Advancing the Deposit Insurance Debate
ICBA Thanks Lawmakers for Introducing New Bills Advancing the Deposit Insurance Debate Washington, D.C. (March 25, 2026) — Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca...
Rep. Waters asks K.C. Fed for more information on Kraken master account decision
Rep. Waters asks K.C. Fed for more information on Kraken master account decision House Financial Services Committee Ranking Member Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) asked the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas...
ICBA urges tiered regulation at EGRPRA outreach meeting
ICBA urges tiered regulation at EGRPRA outreach meeting ICBA urged regulators gathered for an Economic Growth and Regulatory Paperwork Reduction Act outreach meeting to tailor regulation and...
FDIC issuing GENIUS Act stablecoin prudential proposal ‘soon’
FDIC issuing GENIUS Act stablecoin prudential proposal ‘soon’ The FDIC will soon be issuing proposed prudential requirements for FDIC-supervised payment stablecoin issuers, an agency official told...
FDIC official: Regulators should enable greater AI adoption
FDIC official: Regulators should enable greater AI adoption Testifying before the House Subcommittee on Digital Assets, FDIC Director of Risk Management Supervision Ryan Billingsley said regulators...
Payments Policy for Community Banks: Digital Asset Rules
Learn how community banks can navigate the new era of payments policy, digital asset regulations, and advocacy efforts with ICBA Payments CEO Jacob Eisen.
4 Government Regulations Driving ICBA’s Government Relations for Community Banks in 2026
Community banks entered 2026 with numerous legislative and regulatory issues in play at the same time. While some are familiar pressure points, others reflect how newer policies and technologies...
How to Maximize Your Community Bank's Core Capabilities
Learn how community banks can maximize core processing capabilities to avoid a disruptive core conversion. Discover optimization reviews and vendor strategies.
Synthetic Identity Fraud: A Guide for Community Banks
Learn how community banks can detect synthetic identity fraud, one of the fastest-growing fraud types using personally identifiable information.
What Community Banks Need to Know About Bank-Sale Leasebacks
Learn why community banks in the banking industry are utilizing bank-sale leasebacks to unlock real estate capital. Explore pros, cons, and expert tips.
Community Bank Portfolio Management: 2026 Shop Talk Strategy
Explore 2026 community bank portfolio management strategies, including yield curve impacts, CBLR, and agency MBS, in this shop talk with ICBA's Jim Reber.
Regulatory Relief for Community Banks: ICBA 2026 Updates
Learn how community banks can benefit from regulatory relief in 2026, including updates on the SMART Act, Community Bank Deposit Access Act, and TRUST Act.
Meet the ICBA 2026/27 Board of Directors: Community Bank Leadership
Get to know the ICBA 2026/27 board of directors. Discover their strategic goals, top advocacy priorities, and advice for the next generation of community bankers.
Why Choose a Community Bank? Community Banking Benefits
Discover the top reasons to love community banking. Learn how community banks support colleagues, customers, local businesses, and communities.
How to Nurture the Next Generation of Community Bank Leaders
Learn how to identify, train, and retain Gen Z workers as the next generation of community bank leaders. Explore expert strategies and real-world banking examples.
Claremont Savings Bank Provides $4 Million Line of Credit to SAU 6
Learn how Claremont Savings Bank (CSB) saved the SAU 6 school year with a $4 million line of credit and a $100,000 donation during a severe budget shortfall.
Q&A: Betty Brannock
Betty Brannock, executive vice president of risk management at Legence Bank in Eldorado, Illinois, has spent over three decades in the industry. She holds ICBA’s Certified BSA/AML Professional...
How Queensborough Bank Supports Jefferson Hospital
Learn how Queensborough National Bank & Trust Company supports rural healthcare through $600,000 in donations to Jefferson Hospital and the Georgia HEART Program.
A Drive to Remember
For over a decade, Lesa and Andrew Black of $125 million-asset Princeville State Bank in Princeville, Illinois, and Doug Parrott of $325 million-asset State Bank of Toulon in Toulon, Illinois,...
ICBA shares information on converting credit unions to mutual banks
ICBA shares information on converting credit unions to mutual banks ICBA published a guide to converting from credit unions to mutual banks to help financial institutions better serve their...
ICBA objects to PAYO national trust charter application
ICBA objects to PAYO national trust charter application ICBA opposed PAYO Digital Bank’s application for a national trust charter, saying it has significant concerns regarding the applicant's...
ICBA supports legislation to allow FHLBs to provide letters of credit
ICBA supports legislation to allow FHLBs to provide letters of credit ICBA signaled support for the Municipal Investment and Neighborhood Transformation (MINT) Act, which would allow Federal Home...
FinCEN issues advisory on health care fraud
FinCEN issues advisory on health care fraud The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network issued an advisory urging financial institutions to be vigilant about health care fraud schemes targeting...
ICBA offers Community Banking Month marketing tools
ICBA offers Community Banking Month marketing tools ICBA’s Marketing Resource Center features ready-to-use marketing tools for Community Banking Month and other April events. Assets: The MRC’s...
Strategies for Maximizing Debit Card Use
Strategies for Maximizing Debit Card Use We’ve come a long way since ATM cards launched at our bank in 1982: Now, debit cards are the payment of choice We’ve come a long way since ATM cards...
Navigating a New Form of Authorization Fraud
Navigating a New Form of Authorization Fraud Move over traditional card fraud, there’s a new kind of attack in town: nuanced authorization fraud. Move over traditional card fraud, there’s a new...