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ICBA Welcomes President Donald Trump
Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement on the inauguration of Donald Trump as the 47th president of the United States.
ICBA Urges Effective Crypto Policies That Provide Clarity for Community Banks
Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey today released the following statement on reports that President-elect Donald Trump is planning to issue an...
ICBA Foundation raising funds for Calif. wildfire relief
The ICBA Foundation Disaster Relief Program is requesting tax-deductible donations to assist community banks and employees affected by recent wildfires in California.
ICBA Supports Bill Promoting Community Bank Formation to Meet Needs of Local Communities
Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey today released the following statement on the introduction of ICBA-supported legislation to promote the...
Registration open for ICBA Capital Summit
Registration is now open for the ICBA Capital Summit, scheduled for May 12-15 in Washington, D.C.
ICBA remembers Bill Rosacker
Former ICBA Executive Committee Member William Rosacker died in Shakopee, Minn., on Jan. 12 at the age of 80. Rosacker had a 51-year career in banking and was president of United Bankers’ Bank in...
Agencies issue joint statement on California wildfires
Federal banking regulators and the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation released an interagency statement on supervisory practices for financial institutions in areas of...
ICBA Names 2025-26 Board Nominees to Advance Community Banking Priorities
ICBA announced its 2025-26 board of directors’ nominees, setting the stage for the organization’s next chapter in advancing the community banking industry.
ICBA-advocated de novo bill introduced in House, Senate
ICBA expressed strong support for the introduction of legislation to promote the creation of de novo community banks.
ICBA recruiting Subchapter S bankers for new working group
With major tax legislation high on the congressional agenda, ICBA is recruiting interested Subchapter S bankers for its new Subchapter S Tax Working Group.
Infographic highlights support for community bank policy issues
ICBA continued spreading the word about its latest polling results—which show Americans support community bank policy priorities—in an infographic sent to Beltway insiders.
Registration open for ICBA Capital Summit
Registration is now open for ICBA Capital Summit, scheduled for May 12-15 in Washington, D.C.
ICBA Dividend Program Nears $85 Million Distributed Since Inception
ICBA today announced that the Travelers ICBA insurance program will distribute its 23rd consecutive dividend to participants in the Policyholder Safety Group Dividend plan, bringing the total...
New Polling Shows Public Support for Policies in ICBA’s ‘Repair, Reform, and Thrive’ Plan
With the new 119th Congress and incoming Trump administration getting started in Washington, the ICBA today released new polling data showing Americans support community bank policy priorities laid...
ICBA polling shows Americans support community bank policy priorities
ICBA today is releasing new polling data showing Americans support the community bank policy priorities laid out in ICBA’s new “Repair, Reform, and Thrive” plan.
Independent Banker: Top CEO challenge is growing deposits
More than half of community bank executives say their biggest challenge in 2025 is growing deposits, according to the latest Independent Banker magazine.
Fed’s Bowman urges tailored community bank regulations
Regulators should support the banking system with a more pragmatic approach, including tailoring regulations to the size of the bank, Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman said.
ICBA Names Peter Nelson Senior Executive Vice President of Member Engagement
The Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) today announced Peter Nelson as senior executive vice president of member engagement. Nelson will assume his new duties on Feb. 10 and will lead...
'40 Under 40' nominations open
Independent Banker magazine recently opened nominations for its 2025 “40 Under 40: Community Bank Leaders” awards.
House panel names vice chair, subcommittee chairs
House Financial Services Committee Chairman French Hill (R-Ark.) announced the panel’s vice chairman, subcommittees chairs, vice chair for communications, and committee whip for the 119th Congress.