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Fed lifts growth restriction on Wells Fargo
The Federal Reserve announced that Wells Fargo is no longer subject to the asset-growth restriction from its enforcement action against the bank.
Independent Banker Magazine Unveils 2025 “40 Under 40: Community Bank Leaders”
Independent Banker magazine, the award-winning monthly publication of ICBA, has announced its seventh annual 40 Under 40: Community Bank Leaders list, recognizing the rising stars transforming...
Independent Banker highlights 40 under 40
This month’s Independent Banker magazine recognizes the seventh annual "40 Under 40" list of emerging community bankers who are making a difference in their communities.
Senate moves to bring Bowman nomination to a vote
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) moved to bring to a vote the nomination of Michelle Bowman to be the Federal Reserve’s vice chair for supervision.
Agencies sunsetting cybersecurity tool in August
ICBA is reminding community bankers that federal regulators’ Cybersecurity Assessment Tool is scheduled to sunset on Aug. 31.
New Credit Union Acquisition of Community Bank Underscores Need for Policy Action
Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement after a new acquisition of a tax-paying community bank in Arizona by a...
After lobbying success at Capital Summit, ICBA continues ACRE push in Senate
After community bankers convened at Capital Summit, ICBA noted the inclusion of a modified version of the ACRE Act in the House version of the reconciliation bill (H.R. 1) and urged senators to...
Independent Banker shares point-of-sale tips for community bankers
About 90% of smartphone users now use digital wallets regularly, offering opportunities for community banks to innovate and respond to customer expectations, according to the latest Independent...
Community bank net income increases in Q1
Community banks reported a 10% first-quarter increase in net income from the previous quarter and an 8.5% increase from the previous year, according to the FDIC’s latest Quarterly Banking Profile.
ICBA: Latest credit union acquisition shows need for policy action
After a new acquisition of a tax-paying community bank in Arizona by a tax-exempt credit union, ICBA said the need for policymaker action is urgent.
Trump vows to end GSE conservatorship
President Donald Trump said he is working to take Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac out of conservatorship while maintaining an implicit government guarantee on their obligations and securities.
Independent Banker: Legal expertise key to smooth succession
A legal team can play an important role in helping community banks devise a watertight succession plan that adheres to its corporate guidelines, according to the latest Independent Banker magazine.
ISO 20022 transition scheduled for July
ICBA is reminding community bankers of the Fedwire Funds Service’s upcoming conversion to the ISO 20022 message format.
LEAD FWD registration opens
Registration is now open for ICBA’s LEAD FWD Summit, scheduled for Sept. 8-9 in Bloomington, Minn.
Second estimate for Q1 GDP out Thursday
Second estimate for Q1 GDP out Thursday
ThinkTECH Accelerator reservations open
Community bankers can reserve a date for a private or group visit during the ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator program.
House committee announces hearings, markup for June
The House Financial Services Committee announced hearings and a markup for June
House committee advances ICBA-advocated reg relief bills
During a two-day markup, the House Financial Services Committee advanced two ICBA-advocated bills to provide regulatory relief to community banks.
ICBA, groups oppose price controls on credit card products
ICBA and other trade groups expressed opposition to an amendment to the GENIUS Act that would impose government price controls on credit card products.
ICBA, others push SEC to rescind cyber incident rule
ICBA and other groups called for the Securities and Exchange Commission to rescind its cyber incident disclosure rule.