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Treasury releases two AI resources
Treasury releases two AI resources The Treasury Department released the first two of six recently announced resources to guide AI use in the financial sector. Details: Treasury said: The AI Lexicon...
ICBA urges grassroots outreach on check services
ICBA urges grassroots outreach on check services ICBA is urging community bankers to submit comment letters on the future of the Federal Reserve Banks’ check collection and processing services....
Community bank net income decreases in Q4 but is up in 2025
Community bank net income decreases in Q4 but is up in 2025 Community banks reported a 3.8% fourth-quarter decrease in net income from the previous quarter, but full-year net income was up 22.5% in...
Blog post: Solving for community bank innovation at ICBA Core Day/Reg Day
Blog post: Solving for community bank innovation at ICBA Core Day/Reg Day A new blog post details ICBA’s recent Core Day/Regulator Day, which brought together fintech founders, core providers, and...
Customer Retention Strategies for Community Banks
Looking to improve customer retention? Here’s how community banks strengthen loyalty through appreciation events, feedback programs and community engagement strategies.
Ransomware Prevention Strategies for Community Banks
Ransomware attacks are evolving. Learn how community banks can prevent successful ransomware attacks through AI-driven detection, employee training, vendor oversight and strong cybersecurity...
Teen Debit Cards: Financial Literacy for the Next Generation
Teen debit cards help community banks teach financial literacy while building long-term customer relationships. Explore features, safeguards and youth banking strategies that drive generational...
5 Essential Treasury Management Services for Community Banks
Discover five essential treasury management services community banks should offer to improve business cash flow, prevent fraud and strengthen commercial banking relationships.
ICBA Capital Summit 2026: Key Policy Priorities
Community bankers head to Washington for the ICBA Capital Summit 2026 to advocate for regulatory relief, ag lending support, deposit insurance reform and key community banking policies.
Single-Location Community Banks That Thrive
Can community banks succeed with just one location? Four single-branch community banks share how staying small lowers overhead, strengthens customer relationships and supports long-term growth.
Community Bank Marketing Strategies for Growth
Learn the latest marketing strategies for community banks, including video, contests, AI, and social media to engage local audiences.
Incoming ICBA Chairman Alice Frazier on Leadership
Meet Alice Frazier, president and CEO of Potomac Bank and incoming ICBA chairman. Learn how her leadership journey, advocacy work and focus on developing the next generation of community bankers...
OCC proposes rule on GENIUS Act implementation
OCC proposes rule on GENIUS Act implementation The OCC requested comment on a proposed rule to implement provisions of the GENIUS Act regarding the issuance of payment stablecoins. About the...
OCC approves ICBA-opposed national trust charter applications
OCC approves ICBA-opposed national trust charter applications The OCC recently approved national trust charters for three crypto-focused applicants following ICBA opposition. Recent Approvals: The...
ICBA supports strong farm bill, opposes expansion of FCS financing
ICBA supports strong farm bill, opposes expansion of FCS financing ICBA said it strongly supports passage of a farm bill that protects producers, strengthens rural communities, and ensures a...
IRS launches web page for tax fraud and scam reporting
IRS launches web page for tax fraud and scam reporting IRS launches web page for tax fraud and scam reporting The Internal Revenue Service announced the launch of a web page that allows taxpayers...
Regulators tout community bank relief on Capitol Hill
Regulators tout community bank relief on Capitol Hill During testimony at a Senate Banking Committee oversight hearing, federal banking regulators said community bank regulatory relief is a top...
New op-ed highlights local cost of credit union tax disparity
New op-ed highlights local cost of credit union tax disparity A new op-ed in Kentucky says the state’s budget shortfall could be fixed if credit unions paid taxes like community banks. Details: In...
ICBA opposes Affirm Bank’s ILC application
ICBA opposes Affirm Bank’s ILC application ICBA and the Bank Policy Institute said the FDIC should not issue deposit insurance to Affirm Bank or any other industrial loan company applicant until...
ICBA Expresses Concerns with OCC National Trust Bank Chartering Final Rule
ICBA Expresses Concerns with OCC National Trust Bank Chartering Final Rule Washington, D.C. (Feb. 27, 2026) — Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey...