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FATF updates money laundering, terrorist financing lists
The Financial Action Task Force updated its lists of countries monitored for deficiencies in their efforts to counter money laundering, terrorist financing, and proliferation financing.
Independent Banker shares 7 traits of a great leader
The latest Independent Banker magazine shares the seven traits of great leaders that help build a stronger community bank.
Check fraud prevention flyers now available from ICBA
Community bankers can now order physical copies of a check fraud prevention flyer to distribute to customers.
Troy Cullen joins ICBA Payments and TCM Bank
ICBA Payments announced the appointment of Troy Cullen as executive vice president and chief revenue officer for the organization and its agent bank, TCM Bank N.A.
ICBA continues urging grassroots outreach on ACRE Act
ICBA continues calling on community bankers to use its Be Heard Grassroots Action Center to ask senators to co-sponsor the Access to Credit for our Rural Economy (ACRE) Act (S. 838) and preserve...
ICBA-advocated bill on mortgage ‘trigger leads’ advances in House
As reported in Wednesday’s NewsWatch Today, the House Financial Services Committee this week voted to advance several ICBA-advocated bills.
House panel passes three ICBA-backed bills
The House Financial Services Committee voted to advance ICBA-advocated bills to ban trigger leads, change threshold requirements for small bank holding companies, and support small financial...
Bowman sworn in as Fed vice chair for supervision
Michelle Bowman was sworn in as Federal Reserve vice chair for supervision.
ICBA Applauds Fed Vice Chair Michelle Bowman for Remarks on Rightsizing Community Bank Regulations
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) applauded Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman on today’s remarks outlining a fresh approach to the agency’s supervision...
Fed reminder: One month to prepare for ISO 20022 implementation
The Federal Reserve reminded banks it will adopt the ISO 20022 message format for the Fedwire Funds Service on Monday, July 14. The existing proprietary Fedwire Application Interface Manual format...
OCC: Preemption is a cornerstone of the dual banking system
Acting Comptroller of the Currency Rodney Hood reaffirmed the OCC’s support of preemption as a cornerstone of the dual banking system and fundamental to the operation of the federal banking system.
House passes ICBA-backed legislation to protect SBA lending
The House of Representatives passed ICBA-backed legislation to protect the integrity of the Small Business Administration 7(a) program so it can continue to reach more borrowers and support local...
ICBA: More needs to be done to curtail crypto scams
ICBA said it strongly supports a Financial Crimes Enforcement Network proposed rule to designate the Huione Group as a primary money laundering concern, but it said more needs to be done to curtail...
ICBA, state affiliates urge Senate to include ACRE Act in tax bill
ICBA and its 44 state affiliates this week called on senators to include the ACRE Act (S. 838) in the tax portion of the Senate reconciliation bill, noting it is bipartisan legislation that would...
ICBA, state affiliates urge Senate to include ACRE Act in tax bill
ICBA and its 44 state affiliates called on senators to include the ACRE Act (S. 838) in the tax portion of the Senate reconciliation bill, noting it is bipartisan legislation that would reduce high...
Nominations open for Best Community Banks to Work For awards
ICBA’s Independent Banker magazine opened nominations for its 2025 Best Community Banks to Work For awards, sponsored by FIS.
ICBA advocates changes to state law at check fraud meeting
ICBA and a group of community bankers met with the Uniform Commercial Code's Permanent Editorial Board at a national stakeholders' meeting to advocate changes to state law to better address check...
Michelle Bowman confirmed as Federal Reserve vice chair for supervision
ICBA congratulated Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman following last night’s Senate vote confirming her ICBA-advocated nomination to serve as Fed vice chair for supervision.
ICBA Congratulates Michelle Bowman on Confirmation as Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) congratulated Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman on today’s Senate vote confirming her ICBA-advocated nomination to serve as Fed vice chair...
Hood: OCC seeking community bank input on AI
Acting Comptroller of the Currency Rodney Hood said the OCC wants to develop artificial intelligence guidance and tools that ensure that all banks can modernize and remain competitive.
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.
House passes tax bill with pro-community bank policies
The House of Representatives passed its “One, Big, Beautiful Bill” legislative package, which includes several ICBA tax priorities.
Fintech showcase next week
ICBA Innovation and the Center for Accelerating Financial Equity (CAFE) Fintech Accelerator are holding a complimentary webinar next week on using innovation to support underserved populations and...
ICBA-opposed credit card routing bill filed as Senate amendment
ICBA is calling on community bankers to contact their members of Congress after legislation to allow large merchants to expand the power of the federal government to intervene in the U.S. credit...
ICBA thanks community bankers for lobbying efforts
ICBA thanks the more than 500 community bank advocates who visited congressional offices during last week’s ICBA Capital Summit to advocate for the industry’s top policy priorities.
ICBA PAC Annual Golf Classic next month
ICBA PAC is hosting its 20th Annual Golf Classic on June 16 at the Minneapolis Golf Club in St. Louis Park, Minn.
ICBA urges Senate to include ACRE Act in reconciliation bill
ICBA called on Senate Finance Committee leaders to include the Access to Credit for our Rural Economy Act (S. 838) in the tax portion of the Senate reconciliation bill.
Research: Durbin-Marshall Bill would disproportionately hurt community banks
New research from the University of Miami says legislation that would allow large merchants to route credit card transactions on the network that is least costly to them would have a...
Rep. Feenstra: ACRE Act needs to be added to Senate tax bill
Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Iowa) called on ICBA Capital Summit attendees to encourage their members of Congress to add the Access to Credit for our Rural Economy (ACRE) Act to the Senate version of the...
Hotel deadline today for ICBA PAC golf tournament
ICBA PAC is hosting its 20th Annual Golf Classic on June 16 at the Minneapolis Golf Club in St. Louis Park, Minn. Lodging at the Minneapolis Marriott West is available June 15-17 and rooms must be...
Independent Banker highlights how fraudsters take advantage of natural disasters
The latest Independent Banker magazine explains how fraudsters try to capitalize on people’s vulnerability and generosity following a natural disaster.
Powell indicates Fed may tweak monetary policy framework
The Federal Reserve is reviewing its monetary policy framework in light of the experience of the past five years, Fed Chairman Jerome Powell said.
Chairman Hill: House ‘access-to-capital’ committee focused on addressing reg burden
House Financial Services Committee Chairman French Hill (R-Ark.) told community bankers at the ICBA Capital Summit that he considers his panel the “access-to-capital committee.”
House committee advances tax bill with pro-community bank policies
The House Ways and Means Committee advanced its “One, Big, Beautiful Bill” legislative package with several ICBA tax priorities.
Rep. Donalds: Community banking is a bipartisan priority
Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.) told ICBA Capital Summit attendees that supporting community banking is not a partisan issue—it's a common-sense approach to helping small businesses thrive and...
ICBA PAC Annual Golf Classic next month
ICBA PAC is hosting its 20th Annual Golf Classic on June 16 at the Minneapolis Golf Club in St. Louis Park, Minn.
CFO survey deadline extended
The deadline for Independent Banker magazine’s Community Bank CFO Outlook Survey has been extended through this Wednesday.
ICBA Applauds Signing of Resolution to Overturn Flawed CFPB Overdraft Rule
ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement on President Donald Trump’s signing of a resolution to overturn the CFPB’s final rule on overdraft services.
OCC rescinds rule on bank mergers
The OCC rescinded its 2024 final rule on regulations for business combinations involving national banks and federal savings associations.
ICBA Urges Lawmakers to Ensure Community Bank Concerns Are Addressed in GENIUS Act Before Any Senate Vote
Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement ahead of a scheduled Senate vote on the GENIUS Act, which would establish a...
Romero Rainey: Vibrant local banking means a stronger Main Street
ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey told community bankers gathered in Washington that community banks are the reason that the U.S. has more small businesses than anywhere else in the world.