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Treasury secretary, senator: It’s time to empower community banks
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Senator Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.) said empowering community banks to succeed is essential to driving economic growth in America.
Court sides with Fed to reject master account access from nonbank entities
The United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit sided with the Federal Reserve, ICBA, and other groups by rejecting Custodia Bank’s argument that it should be granted automatic master...
Nacha approves rules on enhancing international ACH transactions
Nacha voting members approved five Nacha Operating Rules changes aimed at increasing the awareness and efficiency of international ACH transactions.
ICBA supports bill to improve deposit insurance system
ICBA expressed support for deposit insurance reform legislation it said is an important start to strengthening the nation’s deposit insurance system that minimizes additional costs for community...
Senate votes down ICBA-opposed amendment to ban interest on reserves
The Senate last week voted against adding an ICBA-opposed ban on interest on reserves to the National Defense Authorization Act.
Community bank innovation: a multipronged approach to stablecoins, AI, and fraud
From the digitization of money with stablecoins to the rise of AI across operations, traditional relationship banking is evolving. ICBA is meeting the moment with a coordinated, multi‑pillar...
From Risk to Resilience: The Board’s Role in Governing Technology
Community bank boards and executives have always shouldered responsibility for risk, strategy, and growth. What’s changed is how much technology now drives all three.
New Analysis Shows Credit Union Acquisitions of Community Banks Harm the Communities That Can Least Afford It
ICBA and community bankers have long warned about the dangers of tax-exempt credit unions acquiring tax-paying community banks, a concerning trend that peaked last year and has continued in 2025.