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End the Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac conservatorship: blog
With a new Congress and administration coming to Washington, it’s time for policymakers to free Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac from government control to support the nation’s housing sector, according...
Blog: Innovation takes ICBA forward
ICBA doubled down on its commitment to innovation in 2024, according to a new ICBA blog post.
FHFA, Treasury preview process on ending GSE conservatorship
The Federal Housing Finance Agency and Treasury Department announced a process for eventually receiving public input on options and potential effects of ending the conservatorship of Fannie Mae and...
Podcast: Following successful 2024, community bankers look forward to 2025
2024 was a successful year for ICBA’s advocacy efforts, which sets the table for more wins in 2025, according to the latest Independent Banker podcast.
After latest credit union acquisition, ICBA says policymakers must act
The record-extending 22nd credit union acquisition of a community bank in 2024 demands a response from policymakers, ICBA said following the announcement of the latest deal.
Latest beneficial ownership update: Companies not required to file
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network announced that, in light of a recent federal court order, reporting companies are not currently required to file beneficial ownership information, or BOI.
ICBA urging congressional outreach on spending package’s farm provisions
ICBA is calling on community bankers to contact their members of Congress and urge support for including a farm bill extension and farm aid package in a pending end-of-year funding bill.
ICBA urges Congress to pass emergency farm aid
ICBA called on Congress to pass a farm bill extension and a farm aid package in addition to assisting citizens recovering from weather-related disasters.
Tickets available for ’80s-themed ICBA PAC auction
Tickets are now available for ICBA PAC’s 36th Annual Auction Fundraiser, scheduled for March 12 during ICBA LIVE in Nashville.
ICBA Applauds Congressional Passage of Funding Bill with Farm Bill, Farm Aid
Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement applauding the inclusion of a farm bill extension and a $10 billion farm aid...
ICBA encourages grassroots calls on farm aid package
ICBA is urging community bankers to call their members of Congress to urge inclusion of an emergency farm aid package in a final funding bill when Congress approves a continuing resolution, or CR.
’80s-themed ICBA PAC auction set for ICBA LIVE
ICBA PAC is hosting its 36th Annual Auction Fundraiser on Wednesday, March 12, during ICBA LIVE in Nashville. Tickets for the ’80s-themed event go on sale Friday, Jan. 3.
Agencies adjust CRA asset thresholds
Federal regulators announced the 2025 updated asset-size thresholds used to define "small banks" and "intermediate small banks" under their current Community Reinvestment Act regulations.
Fed cuts rates by 25 basis points
The Federal Open Market Committee voted to cut target interest rates by 25 basis points due to an easing labor market and inflation moving toward its 2% goal.
CFPB targets credit card reward programs
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued a circular warning that some credit card companies operating rewards programs may be breaking the law.
ICBA applauds farm aid package, farm bill extension
ICBA applauded the initial inclusion of a farm bill extension and a $10 billion farm aid package in the year-end continuing resolution before Congress.
ICBA-advocated trigger leads bill passes Senate
ICBA-advocated legislation that would protect the financial privacy of mortgage applicants passed the Senate by unanimous consent.
Romero Rainey: Credit unions should pay taxes—period
Credit unions should pay taxes, as The Wall Street Journal rightly pointed out in a recent editorial, ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey said in a LinkedIn post.
ICBA Applauds CR Farm Aid Package, Farm Bill Extension
Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey today issued the following statement applauding the initial inclusion of a farm bill extension and a $10...
OCC: Commercial credit risk stabilizing
The OCC reported that the federal banking system remains sound but said it expects banks to remain diligent and adhere to prudent risk management practices across all risk areas.