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Fed reminder: One month to prepare for ISO 20022 implementation
The Federal Reserve reminded banks it will adopt the ISO 20022 message format for the Fedwire Funds Service on Monday, July 14. The existing proprietary Fedwire Application Interface Manual format...
OCC: Preemption is a cornerstone of the dual banking system
Acting Comptroller of the Currency Rodney Hood reaffirmed the OCC’s support of preemption as a cornerstone of the dual banking system and fundamental to the operation of the federal banking system.
House passes ICBA-backed legislation to protect SBA lending
The House of Representatives passed ICBA-backed legislation to protect the integrity of the Small Business Administration 7(a) program so it can continue to reach more borrowers and support local...
ICBA: More needs to be done to curtail crypto scams
ICBA said it strongly supports a Financial Crimes Enforcement Network proposed rule to designate the Huione Group as a primary money laundering concern, but it said more needs to be done to curtail...
ICBA, state affiliates urge Senate to include ACRE Act in tax bill
ICBA and its 44 state affiliates this week called on senators to include the ACRE Act (S. 838) in the tax portion of the Senate reconciliation bill, noting it is bipartisan legislation that would...
ICBA, state affiliates urge Senate to include ACRE Act in tax bill
ICBA and its 44 state affiliates called on senators to include the ACRE Act (S. 838) in the tax portion of the Senate reconciliation bill, noting it is bipartisan legislation that would reduce high...
Nominations open for Best Community Banks to Work For awards
ICBA’s Independent Banker magazine opened nominations for its 2025 Best Community Banks to Work For awards, sponsored by FIS.
ICBA-backed bill to support minority banks reintroduced
Rep. Joyce Beatty (D-Ohio) reintroduced ICBA-supported legislation to codify a Treasury Department program to support minority depository institutions and other community banks.
ICBA advocates changes to state law at check fraud meeting
ICBA and a group of community bankers met with the Uniform Commercial Code's Permanent Editorial Board at a national stakeholders' meeting to advocate changes to state law to better address check...
Michelle Bowman confirmed as Federal Reserve vice chair for supervision
ICBA congratulated Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman following last night’s Senate vote confirming her ICBA-advocated nomination to serve as Fed vice chair for supervision.
ICBA Congratulates Michelle Bowman on Confirmation as Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) congratulated Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman on today’s Senate vote confirming her ICBA-advocated nomination to serve as Fed vice chair...
Hood: OCC seeking community bank input on AI
Acting Comptroller of the Currency Rodney Hood said the OCC wants to develop artificial intelligence guidance and tools that ensure that all banks can modernize and remain competitive.
Fed lifts growth restriction on Wells Fargo
The Federal Reserve announced that Wells Fargo is no longer subject to the asset-growth restriction from its enforcement action against the bank.
Independent Banker Magazine Unveils 2025 “40 Under 40: Community Bank Leaders”
Independent Banker magazine, the award-winning monthly publication of ICBA, has announced its seventh annual 40 Under 40: Community Bank Leaders list, recognizing the rising stars transforming...
Independent Banker highlights 40 under 40
This month’s Independent Banker magazine recognizes the seventh annual "40 Under 40" list of emerging community bankers who are making a difference in their communities.
CFPB seeks to vacate ‘unlawful’ 1033 rule
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau asked a federal court to vacate its 1033 rule on consumer data security and privacy, saying the rule is unlawful.
Senate moves to bring Bowman nomination to a vote
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) moved to bring to a vote the nomination of Michelle Bowman to be the Federal Reserve’s vice chair for supervision.
Agencies sunsetting cybersecurity tool in August
ICBA is reminding community bankers that federal regulators’ Cybersecurity Assessment Tool is scheduled to sunset on Aug. 31.
New Credit Union Acquisition of Community Bank Underscores Need for Policy Action
Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement after a new acquisition of a tax-paying community bank in Arizona by a...
Treasury seeks input on modernizing payments
The Treasury Department announced it is seeking public input on its plans to transition federal disbursements to electronic payments.