2024 was a successful year for ICBA’s advocacy efforts, which sets the table for more wins in 2025, according to the latest Independent Banker podcast.
Details: On the podcast, host Charles Potts and ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey note that community bankers have been steadfast in confronting the rise of check fraud, credit union acquisitions, and other challenges this year. Meanwhile, the industry has achieved meaningful successes, such as an exemption for community banks under $850 million from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Section 1033 rule.
More: Previous episodes of the podcast—which is sponsored by FIS—spotlight fraud, banking schools, fintech partnerships, and more.