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Rural economic index climbs to highest level since 2023
2026-01-26 Creighton University’s index of rural economic conditions climbed to 52.0 in January, its highest reading since July 2023. Details: Farm and ranchland prices fell, equipment sales were...
Blog post shows positive effects of community banks and FHLBs partnering
2026-01-26 A new blog post from ICBA says that with policymakers reexamining housing-finance policy and exploring ways to improve housing affordability, building on the success of the Federal Home...
SEC, CFTC crypto meeting rescheduled
The crypto policy meeting between the heads of the Securities and Exchange Commission and Commodity Futures Trading Commission originally set for today has been rescheduled until later this week....
Independent Banker shares word-of-mouth marketing tips
2026-01-27 The latest Independent Banker magazine details 10 word-of-mouth marketing strategies community bankers can use to boost referrals, testimonials, and engagement. Highlights: According to...
House Republicans unveil pro-community bank legislation
House Financial Services Committee Chairman French Hill (R-Ark.) and Subcommittee on Financial Institutions Chairman Andy Barr (R-Ky.) released a legislative package to support community banks—with...
ICBA supports pro-community bank legislation at Capitol Hill kickoff
2026-01-09 ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey joined a House Financial Services Committee fireside chat at the U.S. Capitol in support of the committee’s newly unveiled pro-community bank...
Home prices increase in November
2026-01-28 Home prices increased 1.4% in November from the same time a year ago following the same annual gain in October, according to the Case-Shiller index. House prices rose 0.6% in November...
ICBA shares feedback on core providers with OCC
ICBA shares feedback on core providers with OCC 2026-01-28 ICBA shared input on community banks’ relationships with core service providers and other essential third-party service providers to...
ICBA digital assets webinars next month
2026-01-28 ICBA announced a five-part webinar series in February to offer actionable insights into digital asset technologies, market dynamics, and use cases to help community banks evaluate...
ICBA Strongly Supports Senate Bill to Close Industrial Loan Company Loophole
Capital Building at night 2026-01-29 Washington, D.C. (Jan. 29, 2026) — The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today expressed its strong support for bipartisan legislation to close...
Fed keeps interest rates unchanged
The Federal Open Market Committee voted to maintain target interest rates at 3.50% to 3.75% following three consecutive 25-basis-point cuts. Statement: The FOMC said: Economic activity has been...
ICBA Names ICI as a Preferred Service Provider for Core Contract Negotiation
2026-01-29 INN-TECH_09_image branded Washington, D.C. (Jan. 29, 2026)—The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today announced that ICI Consulting (ICI) has been selected as a Preferred...
ACH Network sees volume and value increases in 2025, Q4
2026-01-30 The ACH Network showed gains in Same Day and standard ACH during 2025 and the fourth quarter, according to Nacha. Highlights: Full-year ACH Network volume totaled 35.2 billion payments...
Senate panel advances digital assets bill without credit card routing amendment
Senate panel advances digital assets bill without credit card routing amendment 2026-01-30 The Senate Agriculture Committee voted 12-11 to advance the Digital Commodity Intermediaries Act without...
ICBA supports Senate bill to close ILC loophole
2026-01-30 ICBA expressed strong support for bipartisan legislation to close the industrial loan company loophole, which allows commercial companies to own full-service banks without full...
ICBA Congratulates Kevin Warsh on Nomination for Fed Chairman
2026-01-30 Washington, D.C. (Jan. 30, 2026) — Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement on President Donald Trump’s...
Jack E. Hopkins: Navigating Change Through ICBA LIVE 2026
Jack E. Hopkins explains how ICBA LIVE helps community banks navigate rapid change. From innovation and education to real-time peer feedback, LIVE offers practical solutions to cut through industry...
Rebeca Romero Rainey: Community Banking in Uncertain Times
ICBA President and CEO Rebecca Romero Rainey reflects on how community banks remain steadfast amid uncertainty. From CDFIs to rural institutions, resilience, leadership, and mission-driven banking...
The AI Readiness Gap in Banking
The AI Readiness Gap in Banking 2026-02-01 Klarivis_Sponsored Banner_Independent Banker_Feat_Image_2000x1250.png Banner_Independent Banker_Thumbnail_750x750px.png SPONSORED | Is your bank AI-ready?...
The IT Vendor Decision That Could Make or Break Your Bank
For community banks, technology isn’t just a back-office function. It’s the foundation of trust, compliance, and growth. The wrong IT partner can leave you exposed to cyberthreats, compliance...