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ICBA Applauds Signing of Resolution to Overturn Flawed CFPB Overdraft Rule
ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement on President Donald Trump’s signing of a resolution to overturn the CFPB’s final rule on overdraft services.
OCC rescinds rule on bank mergers
The OCC rescinded its 2024 final rule on regulations for business combinations involving national banks and federal savings associations.
ICBA Urges Lawmakers to Ensure Community Bank Concerns Are Addressed in GENIUS Act Before Any Senate Vote
Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement ahead of a scheduled Senate vote on the GENIUS Act, which would establish a...
Romero Rainey: Vibrant local banking means a stronger Main Street
ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey told community bankers gathered in Washington that community banks are the reason that the U.S. has more small businesses than anywhere else in the world.
ICBA legislative priorities included in House tax proposal
The House Ways and Means Committee’s “One, Big, Beautiful Bill” legislative package includes many ICBA-advocated tax policies, ICBA said in a national news release.
ICBA Capital Summit begins
ICBA kicked off the 2025 ICBA Capital Summit with community bankers from across the country convening in Washington, D.C.
ICBA Thanks House Ways and Means Committee for Including Community Bank Legislative Priorities in Tax Proposal
Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement on the House Ways and Means Committee’s release of its “One, Big, Beautiful...
Ahead of next week’s Capital Summit, ICBA lays out lobbying priorities
ICBA published a list of top lobbying issues for community bankers convening in Washington, D.C., next week for the ICBA Capital Summit.
OCC clarifies cryptoasset guidance
The OCC clarified permissible bank activities related to cryptoasset custody and execution services.
Fed maintains rates
The Federal Open Market Committee voted to maintain target interest rates at a range of 4.25% to 4.5%.
1071 rule remains on hold for community banks amid CFPB review
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s 1071 small-business rule and its implementation deadlines remain on hold for ICBA community banks amid ongoing litigation and a bureau review of the rule.
Following first acquisition in Montana, ICBA continues call for credit union tax
With the latest interstate acquisition of a community bank by tax-exempt credit unions extending into Montana, ICBA said it's time for the increasing criticism of credit union tax and regulatory...
ICBA Welcomes Mastercard as Sponsor of Innovation Programming to Advance Community Bank Solutions
The Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) today announced that Mastercard has joined as a sponsor of ICBA’s innovation programming, marking a significant expansion of the relationship...
CFPB to deprioritize 1071 enforcement for entities not protected by court order
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced that it will deprioritize enforcement of its 1071 small-business lending rule for entities not currently protected by a 5th Circuit Court order.
Independent Banker: What community banks need to fight fraud
Fraud mechanisms and scam typologies are constantly evolving, according to the latest Independent Banker magazine, and community banks must build awareness, knowledge, and prevention skills to...
CFPB deprioritizing ‘buy now, pay later’ enforcement actions
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced that it will not prioritize enforcement actions related to “buy now, pay later.”
Senate panel advances Bowman nomination
After the Senate Banking Committee advanced the nomination of Michelle Bowman to be the Federal Reserve’s vice chair for supervision, ICBA urged the full Senate to approve Bowman for the role.
Newest group in ICBA Community: Security
Security recently debuted as the latest discussion group to be added to ICBA Community—the exclusive digital network for ICBA members—and it already boasts almost 80 members.
ICBA releases lobby card ahead of Capital Summit
ICBA published a list of top lobbying issues for community bankers convening in Washington, D.C., next week for the ICBA Capital Summit.
ICBA Urges Senate to Approve Nomination of Fed Governor Michelle Bowman for Vice Chair for Supervision Following Committee Vote
ICBA today urged the Senate to approve President Donald Trump’s ICBA-advocated nomination of Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman for Fed vice chair for supervision after the Senate Banking...