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Kristine LaVigna Named President & CEO of ICBA CRA Solutions/USI Alliance
Washington, D.C. — ICBA CRA Solutions/USI Alliance, a subsidiary of the Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA), today announced the appointment of Kristine LaVigna as president and CEO....
ICBA Names Justin Dunmyer as SVP, Innovation & Product Strategy
ICBA Names Justin Dunmyer as SVP, Innovation & Product Strategy 2025-12-18 Washington, D.C. (Dec. 18, 2025)—The Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) announced today that Justin Dunmyer...
ICBA Congratulates Travis Hill on Confirmation as FDIC Chairman
2025-12-19 Washington, D.C. — Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement on the Senate’s confirmation of Travis Hill to...
OCC weighs in on state interest rate case
2025-12-19 The OCC filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit in connection with the National Association of Industrial Bankers v. Weiser case, saying the court’s...
ICBA supports proposal to increase Same Day ACH limit
ICBA said it supports Nacha’s proposal to increase the Same Day ACH dollar limit to $10 million while acknowledging the risk and efficiency concerns this expansion presents. Details: In a letter...
Fed research reinforces ICBA call to mitigate stablecoin risks
2025-12-19 A newly released Federal Reserve research paper warns that stablecoins could reduce bank deposits and lending—in line with a recent ICBA analysis on crypto exchanges paying interest or...
Fed report: Debit card transaction fraud growing
Fed report: Debit card transaction fraud growing 2025-12-22 The Federal Reserve published its biennial report on debit card transactions, which summarizes information collected from Durbin-covered...
Senate confirms Hill as FDIC chairman
2025-12-22 The Senate confirmed Travis Hill as FDIC chairman. Hill has served as acting chairman since January and was previously sworn in as vice chairman in January 2023. ICBA View: In a...
Fed seeks input on limited-purpose ‘payment accounts’
Fed seeks input on limited-purpose ‘payment accounts’ 2025-12-22 The Federal Reserve requested public comment on a proposed "payment account," which eligible financial institutions could use for...
Why Consistency is Essential in Banking
Why Consistency is Essential in Banking 2025-12-01 Working on Computer.png Banking thrives when trust is present. Customers entrust banks with their savings, aspirations, and financial security....
Navigating the end of penny production
2025-12-01 The U.S. Mint officially ended penny production on November 12, 2025, striking the final one-cent coin in Philadelphia. This marked the conclusion of a 232-year history for the penny....
Online Course Newsletter – December 2025
Online Course Newsletter – December 2025 2025-12-22 Course Catalog Changes for Jan. 1, 2026 Bank Compliance Bundle Subscribers Only: On Jan. 1, the following courses will be removed from the...
Rebeca Romero Rainey: Let's Continue the Course in the New Year
Rebeca Romero Rainey, president and CEO of ICBA, shares why it's more important than ever to ensure that community banks are actively engaged and leveraging the power of the tools that ICBA provides.
Jack E. Hopkins: Setting Our Priorities for 2026
There’s something about the new year that brings with it a clean slate and a fresh start. As we kick off 2026, we have the opportunity to shape where we want to go.
Deregulation Ahead: Community Bank Regulatory Outlook
Learn how regulatory changes in 2026, including stablecoin legislation and Section 1071 exemptions, will shape the future of community banking.
Innovation Strategies for Community Banks
Explore how community banks can use data insights, fintech tools and innovation to stay competitive.
4 Reasons Community Banks Should Offer E-Invoicing
E-invoicing can transform community banking by increasing deposits, reducing check fraud and fostering deeper customer connections.
How Community Banks Are Navigating Lending Growth
Explore the 2026 lending landscape for community banks, including trends in CRE, SBA loans, consumer spending and credit quality monitoring.
Should Community Banks Offer Subscription Management?
Build your customers’ financial health by helping them manage their subscriptions in-app.
Ladder vs. Barbell: Portfolio Management Tips
Learn how community banks can leverage barbell strategies to balance risk, improve yields and manage bond portfolios effectively.