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CDFI Fund announces TLR webinars
CDFI Fund announces TLR webinars The Community Development Financial Institutions Fund announced its schedule for monthly Transaction Level Report webinars. Details: The CDFI Fund said the webinars...
Fed finalizes scenarios for annual stress test
Fed finalizes scenarios for annual stress test The Federal Reserve finalized the hypothetical scenarios for its annual stress test for large banks. Details: The Fed: Said the final scenarios are...
Treasury’s Bessent expresses support for community bank regulatory relief
Treasury’s Bessent expresses support for community bank regulatory relief Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent touted regulatory relief for community banks during a hearing on Capitol Hill. Statement:...
Ahead of House vote, ICBA urges support for community bank reg relief
Ahead of House vote, ICBA urges support for community bank reg relief Ahead of House vote, ICBA urges support for community bank reg relief ICBA urged members of Congress to pass the Housing for...
Washington enacts tax on credit unions that acquire banks
Washington enacts tax on credit unions that acquire banks Washington state recently enacted a tax on credit unions that acquire or merge with a bank. Details: Effective Jan. 1, 2026, Washington...
CDFI Fund receives full allocation for 2026
CDFI Fund receives full allocation for 2026 The spending bill signed into law this week fully funds the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund for 2026. Details: The Consolidated...
Bessent recognizes concerns with stablecoin yield in testimony
Bessent recognizes concerns with stablecoin yield in testimony Appearing before the Senate Banking Committee, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent acknowledged concerns about crypto entities paying...
ICBA, farm groups urge no cuts to crop insurance
ICBA, farm groups urge no cuts to crop insurance ICBA and 60 farm groups opposed cuts to crop insurance during the budget process. Details: In letters to the administration and congressional...
ICBA expresses concerns about ‘skinny’ master accounts
ICBA expresses concerns about ‘skinny’ master accounts ICBA told policymakers it has significant concerns about expanding direct Federal Reserve account access to institutions that operate outside...
Consumer credit up in 2025, Q4, and December
Consumer credit up in 2025, Q4, and December The Federal Reserve reported that consumer credit increased 5.7% in December, capping an increase of 3.0% in the fourth quarter. 2025 Data: Overall in...
USDA forecasts decline in farm income
USDA forecasts decline in farm income The USDA released an updated farm sector income forecast estimating net farm income of $153.4 billion for 2026, which is 0.7% lower than 2025. 2026-02-09
Community Banks Head to San Diego for ICBA LIVE 2026 Next Month
Community Banks Head to San Diego for ICBA LIVE 2026 Next Month The Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) will host ICBA LIVE 2026, the nation’s premier educational and networking event...
ICBA Applauds House Passage of Housing for the 21st Century Act
ICBA Applauds House Passage of Housing for the 21st Century Act Washington, D.C. (Feb. 9, 2026) — The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) applauded the House of Representatives for...
ICBA Urges Congress to Provide Additional Farm Aid
ICBA Urges Congress to Provide Additional Farm Aid Washington, D.C. (Feb. 10, 2026) — The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today strongly urged Congress to quickly pass bipartisan...
CFTC warns of relationship investment scams around Valentine’s Day
CFTC warns of relationship investment scams around Valentine’s Day The Commodity Futures Trading Commission warned consumers that Valentine’s Day is an opportunity for criminals to use relationship...
Washington credit union tax continues making news
Washington credit union tax continues making news Washington state’s recently enacted tax on credit unions that acquire banks continues making news. Background: Effective immediately, the...
House passes ICBA-supported regulatory relief bill
House passes ICBA-supported regulatory relief bill The House of Representatives passed the Housing for the 21st Century Act (H.R. 6644), which includes ICBA-advocated community bank regulatory...
Banking Trades Statement on White House Crypto Market Structure Meeting
Banking Trades Statement on White House Crypto Market Structure Meeting Washington, D.C. (Feb. 10, 2026) — Following today’s meeting at the White House on crypto market structure legislation, the...
Finosec Named ICBA Preferred Service Provider for Cybersecurity Governance
Finosec Named ICBA Preferred Service Provider for Cybersecurity Governance Washington, D.C. (Feb. 11, 2026)—The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today named Finosec, a cybersecurity...
ICBA ad campaign spotlights impact of community banks
ICBA ad campaign spotlights impact of community banks With multiple advocacy efforts underway in Washington, an ICBA ad campaign running this week showcases the positive impact of community banks...