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FDIC, CFPB to host scam-prevention webinar next week
FDIC, CFPB to host scam-prevention webinar next week The FDIC and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau are scheduled to host a webinar next week for financial institutions on protecting older...
ICBA Continues Call for OCC to Ensure Stablecoin Rules Limit Harm to Local Lending
Washington, D.C. (Oct. 21, 2026) — Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement on today’s Office of the Comptroller of the...
ICBA, OpenAI Announce Strategic Alliance to Bring Frontier AI Cybersecurity Capabilities to Community Banks
ICBA, OpenAI Announce Strategic Alliance to Bring Frontier AI Cybersecurity Capabilities to Community Banks Washington, D.C. (Oct. 22, 2026) — The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA)...
OCC issues GENIUS Act final rule
2026-10-22 OCC issues GENIUS Act final rule The OCC issued a final rule to implement GENIUS Act standards on issuing payment stablecoins. Details: The OCC said the final rule—which will be...
OCC revises GENIUS Act info-collection rule, issues waiver guidance
OCC revises GENIUS Act info-collection rule, issues waiver guidance The OCC proposed new information reporting forms that must be completed by permitted payment stablecoin issuers under the GENIUS...
ICBA supports revision of ‘Banking Day’ definition
2026-10-22 ICBA supports revision of ‘Banking Day’ definition ICBA said it supports Nacha’s proposal to revise the definition of “Banking Day.” Proposal Details: Nacha’s proposal says Banking Day...
CISA warns of critical PHP vulnerabilities
CISA warns of critical PHP vulnerabilities The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency said critical vulnerabilities in PHP, often a component of other software such as Wordpress, require...
Trump, Treasury move to ease housing burden
Trump, Treasury move to ease housing burden President Donald Trump issued an executive order to lower the costs of single-family homeownership and mortgages. Scope: The executive order: Directs the...
Rural economic index falls
Rural economic index falls Creighton University’s index of rural economic conditions dropped to 42.5 in October, falling below the growth neutral benchmark for the fifth time in six months. Survey...
OCC reports on interest rate risks
The OCC published its fall 2026 report on interest rate risk data gathered during examinations of midsize and community banks and federal savings associations. Details: The Interest Rate Risk...
Independent Banker shares tips for successful specialty lending
Independent Banker shares tips for successful specialty lending The latest Independent Banker magazine says specialization can pay big dividends for community banks interested in expanding their...
Alice P. Frazier: Relationship Banking vs. Transaction Speed: How Community Banks Build Trust and Loyalty
Discover how community banks balance immediate transactions with long-standing relationships. Learn why relationship-first banking, around-the-clock responsiveness, and smart digital innovation...
Rebecca Romero Rainey: Data-Driven Banking for Growth and Risk Mitigation
Learn how community banks can use a practical data strategy to drive business development, mitigate risk, strengthen data security, and streamline operations—plus how ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator...
F&C Bank Restores Historic Downtown Clock, Celebrating Community Bank Heritage in Holden, MO
See how F&C Bank, a hometown community bank in Holden, Missouri, restored a 1960 downtown clock—preserving local history, strengthening community identity, and celebrating its 145th anniversary...
ICBA strongly supports proposal to update Reg O thresholds
2026-10-06 ICBA strongly supports proposal to update Reg O thresholds ICBA said it strongly supports a proposed rulemaking to update and index the dollar thresholds for certain extensions of credit...
Joint Trades Statement on the Eighth Circuit’s Corner Post Decision
Washington, D.C. (Oct. 26, 2026) — The Independent Community Bankers of America, American Bankers Association, America’s Credit Unions, Consumer Bankers Association, Electronic Payments Coalition,...
SEO, AEO & GEO for Community Banks: How to Win Visibility in AI Search
AI-powered search is changing bank digital marketing. Learn the difference between SEO vs AEO vs GEO, plus practical steps—FAQs, bullet lists, header hierarchy, and trust signals—to improve ChatGPT...
Seven Steps to Successful Fintech Partnerships for Community Banks
Seven Steps to Successful Fintech Partnerships for Community Banks It comes as no surprise that community banks are increasingly focused on developing fintech relationships. At the start of 2026,...
Community Banker Suzanne Broyles on BSA/AML, Internal Audit & Deposit Operations
Learn how Suzanne Broyles built a community bank compliance career—from internal audit banking to deposit operations and BSA/AML. Get practical tips on productivity, cross-training, and when manual...
Community Bank Giving Back: Commencement Bank’s Hams for the Holidays Food Insecurity Initiative
Learn how Commencement Bank organized a successful community bank holiday giving event to address food insecurity initiatives in Pierce County, WA—powered by local partnerships, employee volunteer...