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ICBA Honors Community Banks’ Role in Powering Small Business Success During Small Business Month
In recognition of National Small Business Month this May, the Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) is celebrating the critical role community banks play in supporting the nation’s small...
Tax Foundation: States lose when credit unions acquire banks
A new blog post from the nonpartisan Tax Foundation notes that when a credit union acquires a bank, state and local governments can lose much of the tax revenue that the bank was paying.
Still time to register for this month’s ICBA Capital Summit
There is still time for community bankers to register for ICBA Capital Summit, scheduled for May 12-15 in Washington, D.C.
How community banks are advertising on streaming TV
Community bankers are exploring the targeting capabilities and flexibility of advertising on connected TV, according to the latest Independent Banker magazine.
Former NCUA Chair: Challenges ahead for credit union industry
Credit union tax and regulatory exemptions have become increasingly vulnerable on Capitol Hill as lawmakers consider new tax legislation, former National Credit Union Administration chair Todd...
ICBA urges grassroots action on trigger leads, ACRE Act
With Congress back to work this week, ICBA is encouraging community bankers to contact lawmakers in support of the Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act and the ACRE Act.
Community banker urges tailored regulation at House hearing
J. Michael Radcliffe—chairman and CEO of Community Financial Services Bank in Benton, Ky.—testified before the House Financial Services Committee’s Subcommittee on Financial...
ICBA advocacy briefing next week on deregulation, digital assets, and more
ICBA next week is hosting a complimentary community bank briefing on key congressional and regulatory developments.
Acting comptroller says AI can expand reach of banks
Acting Comptroller of the Currency Rodney Hood said artificial intelligence has tremendous potential to help banks optimize processes and promote access to banking services, but it must be used in...
Community banker testifying today at House regulatory hearing
J. Michael Radcliffe—chairman and CEO of Community Financial Services Bank in Benton, Ky.—today is scheduled to testify before the House Financial Services Committee’s Subcommittee on...
ICBA urges grassroots action on trigger leads
As Congress returns from its April recess, ICBA is encouraging community bankers to tell their lawmakers to protect homebuyers by limiting mortgage trigger leads.
ICBA urges grassroots action on trigger leads
As Congress returns from its April recess, ICBA is encouraging community bankers to tell their lawmakers to protect homebuyers by limiting mortgage trigger leads.
Romero Rainey named top Washington influencer
ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey was named to Washingtonian magazine’s list of the 500 Most Influential People in the nation’s capital.
Romero Rainey Named to Washingtonian’s Top Influencers for Community Bank Advocacy
Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey has once again been selected for Washingtonian magazine's 500 Most Influential People feature, as part of the...
After another acquisition, ICBA continues push on credit union tax breaks
Following the latest acquisition of a tax-paying community bank by a tax-exempt credit union, ICBA continued its call for Congress to eliminate the federal tax exemption for credit unions over $1...
ICBA Continues Call to End Tax Breaks for Largest Credit Unions Following Latest Community Bank Acquisition
Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement following the latest acquisition of a tax-paying community bank by a tax-exempt...
ICBA urging grassroots outreach on ACRE Act
With Congress potentially taking up tax legislation when it returns from the current congressional recess, ICBA is calling on community bankers to urge their lawmakers to co-sponsor legislation...
ICBA seeks participants for cross-border payments group
ICBA is seeking 12-15 community bankers to join its working group on cross-border payments.
SEC chair, commissioner push for rational crypto framework
In his first public remarks since being sworn in as Securities and Exchange Commission chair, Paul Atkins said he looks forward to working with market participants, the administration, and Congress.
ICBA urging grassroots outreach on ACRE Act
With Congress potentially taking up tax legislation when it returns from the current congressional recess, ICBA is calling on community bankers to urge their lawmakers to co-sponsor legislation...