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Fed maintains rates
The Federal Open Market Committee voted to maintain target interest rates at a range of 4.25% to 4.5%.
What community banks need to know about the Fedwire ISO 20022 switch
The latest Independent Banker magazine spotlights what community bankers need to know about the Fedwire Funds Service’s conversion to the ISO 20022 message format.
ICBA strongly supports nomination of Michelle Bowman for Fed vice chair for supervision
ICBA expressed its strong support for President Donald Trump’s nomination of Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman for vice chair for supervision at the Fed—as advocated by ICBA.
Executive order restricts CDFI Fund to statutory functions
President Donald Trump issued an executive order restricting the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund and some other federal programs to their statutory components and functions.
ICBA congratulates Pulte, details housing finance priorities
ICBA congratulated new Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte on his confirmation and laid out its key concerns related to housing finance policies.
ICBA Strongly Supports Nomination of Fed Governor Michelle Bowman for Vice Chair for Supervision
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today expressed its strong support for President Donald Trump’s nomination of Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman for vice chair for...
Independent Banker named best monthly trade association magazine
ICBA’s Independent Banker magazine took home top honors in its category for the Association Trends 2025 TRENDY Awards.
South Dakota Banker Jack E. Hopkins Elected ICBA Chairman
Jack E. Hopkins, president and CEO of CorTrust Bank in Sioux Falls, S.D., was elected chairman of the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) for 2025-26. His term begins March 14 following...
Pulte sworn in as FHFA director
William Pulte was sworn in to a five-year term as director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency. Pulte was appointed to head the agency by President Donald Trump, and the Senate last week voted to...
ICBA Independent Banker Named Best Monthly Trade Association Magazine by Association Trends
The Independent Community Bankers of America’s (ICBA) Independent Banker magazine took home top honors in its category at the Association Trends TRENDY Awards for the second consecutive year.
ICBA announces new chairman, Executive Committee
ICBA announced the election of its 2025-2026 Executive Committee at ICBA LIVE 2025 in Nashville, Tenn.
Olympian Kerri Walsh Jennings commends spirit of community banking
Community bankers embody the American spirit, Olympic gold medalist Kerri Walsh Jennings said at ICBA LIVE 2025.
ICBA chairman: Now is the time for change in Washington
Outgoing ICBA Chairman Lucas White said momentum for policy change is on the side of community bankers and now is the time to make a difference in Washington.
ICBA LIVE 2025 Showcase Celebrates Community Banking Innovation
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) hosted its ThinkTECH Accelerator showcase during ICBA’s national convention, ICBA LIVE.
ICBA LIVE continues in Nashville
The ICBA LIVE 2025 national convention continued at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, Tenn.
Hopkins calls on community bankers to amplify their voices
New ICBA Chairman Jack E. Hopkins applauded community bankers for weathering the pandemic, a challenging interest rate environment, and mounting regulations—and urged them to build on their...
ICBA Announces 2025-26 Executive Committee, South Dakota Banker Elected Chairman
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today announced the election of its 2025-26 executive committee during the 2025 ICBA LIVE national convention in Nashville.
ICBA urges Congress to end tax subsidies for credit unions over $1b in assets
With Congress considering legislation to reform the nation’s tax policy, ICBA called on policymakers to end unwarranted federal tax subsidies for the nation’s largest credit unions.
Keynote speaker encourages community bankers to rethink marketing
Bestselling author and trends expert Rohit Bhargava encouraged community bankers at ICBA LIVE in Nashville to “think non-obviously" and see what others miss.
ICBA urges regulatory relief under latest EGRPRA review
In its latest comments under the current Economic Growth and Regulatory Paperwork Reduction Act review, ICBA called on federal regulators to fast-track repeals of harmful and burdensome rules and...