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ICBA urges grassroots action on trigger leads

As Congress returns from its April recess, ICBA is encouraging community bankers to tell their lawmakers to protect homebuyers by limiting mortgage trigger leads.

Apr 28, 2025
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Grassroots/Be Heard

Romero Rainey named top Washington influencer

ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey was named to Washingtonian magazine’s list of the 500 Most Influential People in the nation’s capital.

Apr 28, 2025
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Romero Rainey Named to Washingtonian’s Top Influencers for Community Bank Advocacy

Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey has once again been selected for Washingtonian magazine's 500 Most Influential People feature, as part of the...

Apr 25, 2025
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Advocacy

After another acquisition, ICBA continues push on credit union tax breaks

Following the latest acquisition of a tax-paying community bank by a tax-exempt credit union, ICBA continued its call for Congress to eliminate the federal tax exemption for credit unions over $1...

Apr 23, 2025
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Credit Unions

ICBA Continues Call to End Tax Breaks for Largest Credit Unions Following Latest Community Bank Acquisition

Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement following the latest acquisition of a tax-paying community bank by a tax-exempt...

Apr 22, 2025
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Credit Unions

ICBA urging grassroots outreach on ACRE Act

With Congress potentially taking up tax legislation when it returns from the current congressional recess, ICBA is calling on community bankers to urge their lawmakers to co-sponsor legislation...

Apr 22, 2025
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Agriculture Grassroots/Be Heard

ICBA seeks participants for cross-border payments group

ICBA is seeking 12-15 community bankers to join its working group on cross-border payments.

Apr 22, 2025
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Payments

SEC chair, commissioner push for rational crypto framework

In his first public remarks since being sworn in as Securities and Exchange Commission chair, Paul Atkins said he looks forward to working with market participants, the administration, and Congress.

Apr 28, 2025
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Digital Assets

ICBA urging grassroots outreach on ACRE Act

With Congress potentially taking up tax legislation when it returns from the current congressional recess, ICBA is calling on community bankers to urge their lawmakers to co-sponsor legislation...

Apr 23, 2025
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Agriculture Grassroots/Be Heard

House Democrats urge Treasury to exempt CDFI Fund from cuts

House Financial Services Committee Ranking Member Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) and 87 House Democrats asked Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to exclude the CDFI Fund from a recent executive order...

Apr 23, 2025
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French Hill, Byron Donalds slated for ICBA Capital Summit

House Financial Services Committee Chairman French Hill (R-Ark.), Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.), and Deputy Treasury Secretary Michael Faulkender are scheduled to speak during next month’s ICBA...

Apr 22, 2025
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Independent Banker: Capital Summit shapes the future of community banking

At ICBA Capital Summit—slated for May 12-15 in Washington, D.C.—community bankers engage in important discussions about the future of community banking, advocate for policies that support local...

Apr 18, 2025
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ICBA urges OCC to preserve dedicated supervision for community banks

In response to the OCC’s decision to combine its community, midsize, and large bank supervision functions, ICBA said merging supervisory functions threatens to dilute the nuanced oversight that...

Apr 18, 2025
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Office of the Comptroller of Currency (OCC)

ICBA, other groups affirm support for legislation to prohibit mortgage trigger leads

ICBA and other groups expressed support for the reintroduction of legislation in the House and Senate to protect the financial privacy of mortgage applicants.

Apr 17, 2025
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Mortgage Rules

Community bankers to hear quick pitches from fintechs Thursday

ICBA ThinkTECH Connect—which provides a quick look at fintech companies that may be of interest to community banks—is scheduled for noon (Eastern time) this Thursday, April 24.

Apr 21, 2025
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FDIC modifies resolution planning for large banks

The FDIC modified its approach to resolution planning for large banks.

Apr 21, 2025
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Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)

Fed proposes stress test changes

The Federal Reserve proposed changes that would reduce the volatility of capital requirements stemming from its annual stress test results.

Apr 21, 2025
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Federal Reserve

Fed’s Barr: Banks are frontline defenders against deepfake-enabled fraud

Banks play a critical role in safeguarding against deepfake-driven fraud given their direct handling of financial transactions and sensitive customer data, according to Federal Reserve Governor...

Apr 18, 2025
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Fraud

ICBA urges OCC to preserve dedicated supervision for community banks

In response to the OCC’s announced decision to combine its community, midsize, and large bank supervision functions, ICBA said merging supervisory functions threatens to dilute the nuanced...

Apr 17, 2025
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Office of the Comptroller of Currency (OCC)

ICBA Urges OCC to Preserve Dedicated Supervision for Community Banks

ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement in opposition to the OCC’s announced decision to merge its community, midsize, and large bank supervision functions into a...

Apr 16, 2025
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Office of the Comptroller of Currency (OCC)