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SEC suspends ICBA-opposed climate-disclosure rule
The Securities and Exchange Commission suspended the implementation of its ICBA-opposed final rule requiring climate-related investor disclosures.
Community Bankers to Convene for ICBA Capital Summit in the Nation’s Capital
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) will host hundreds of community bank leaders during the 2024 ICBA Capital Summit from April 28 to May 1 in Washington.
Polling Shows Americans Oppose Durbin-Marshall Credit Card Routing Mandates
With Congress back in Washington following a two-week district work period, new polling from the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) shows Americans say legislation to create credit...
FHFA issues progress report on FHLBank policy updates
​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The Federal Housing Finance Agency provided an update on its implementation of recommendations included in last year’s report on the Federal Home Loan Bank system.
SEC official: Agency taking consistent approach to crypto
The Securities and Exchange Commission’s head of enforcement, Gurbir Grewal, defended his agency’s actions against illicitly traded cryptoassets.
ICBA urges agencies to issue cease-and-desist orders to Navy Federal
Following Navy Federal Credit Union’s announcement that its overseas military banking program will be called “Community Bank,” ICBA urged regulators to issue cease-and-desist orders directing the...
With Navy Federal Calling Itself a Community Bank, ICBA Urges Regulators to Issue Cease-and-Desist Orders
ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement on tax-exempt Navy Federal Credit Union labeling its program to serve overseas military installations "Community Bank,...
ICBA Celebrates Community Banks Powering Local Communities During Community Banking Month in April
In honor of Community Banking Month in April, the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) is highlighting community bank efforts to power local communities and fuel economic prosperity for...
ICBA kicks off Community Banking Month
ICBA kicked off Community Banking Month, which every April recognizes the service and dedication of community banks to their customers and local communities.
Last week of recess for farm bill district meetings
With members of Congress back home in their districts through this week, ICBA continues urging community bankers to continue the grassroots push for a new farm bill with in-person meetings.
Court grants ICBA-requested injunction of CRA final rule
A federal judge on Friday granted an injunction against federal banking regulators’ Community Reinvestment Act final rule, as requested by ICBA and other groups in a legal challenge.
Court rejects Custodia suit over Fed account denial
A federal judge largely upheld the Federal Reserve’s denial of special-purpose depository institution Custodia Bank’s application for a Fed master account.
ICBA Capital Summit set for this month
Registration is open for the 2024 ICBA Capital Summit, the industry’s premier advocacy event slated for later this month in the nation’s capital.
Trade Groups Welcome Injunction Delaying CRA Rules Implementation
ICBA and others issued a statement after the decision by the Northern District of Texas late Friday to pause implementation of the Community Reinvestment Act Final Rules.
ICBA urging farm bill district meetings
With members of Congress back home for a district work period, ICBA is urging community bankers to continue the grassroots push for a new farm bill with in-person meetings.
ICBA urging district meetings on farm bill
With members of Congress back home for a district work period, ICBA is urging community bankers to continue the grassroots push for a new farm bill with in-person meetings.
Latest on crypto: terrorism sanctions, federal charges
Federal officials announced a new round of legal actions related to the use of cryptocurrencies for illicit purposes.
ICBA to Basel Committee: Strengthen protections against crypto risk
ICBA said the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision’s framework for classifying cryptoasset exposures validates community bank misgivings about cryptocurrencies.
CISA releases proposal on cyber reporting standards
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency published for public inspection its pending proposed rule that would require covered entities to report to CISA on covered cyber incidents and...
Payment networks, merchants announce settlement on interchange suit
Visa, Mastercard, major credit card issuers, and the merchants suing them announced a proposed settlement to end nearly two decades of litigation over credit card interchange.