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2025's Seismic Regulatory Shifts
Thanks to advocacy work from community bankers and ICBA, fairer regulatory compliance standards are on the horizon.
Inviting Questions to Spark Better Conversations
We all know how powerful curiosity can be. Every great leader knows that inviting feedback and questions from their team can be a highly collaborative and productive process.
How We Fought Fraud in 2025
Fraud and scams thrive not through any single vulnerability but through intricate webs connecting criminals, technology platforms, financial institutions and, unfortunately, victims.
Deposit Insurance Reform: Community Bankers' Goals
Community bankers share common goals for protecting depositors.
American Heritage Bank Offers Financial Donations, No Questions Asked
American Heritage Bank’s Community Chest program brings the community together to support those in need, one donation at a time.
ICBA Commends FDIC for Final Rule Updating Audit and Reporting Thresholds
ICBA Commends FDIC for Final Rule Updating Audit and Reporting Thresholds Washington, D.C. — Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the...
Revealed: The Impact of Credit Union Acquisitions
Credit union acquisitions of community banks are leaving lasting scars on local economies—reducing small business lending, limiting mortgage access and weakening community reinvestment. But...
Fighting holiday fraud through customer awareness
Fighting holiday fraud through customer awareness As the holidays approach, Citizens Bank is gearing up for a boost in holiday spending and fraud-related activity. As the holidays approach,...
How to Encourage Innovation Beyond the C-Suite
Thinking outside the box isn’t only a job for the C-suite. Employees at all levels can—and should—contribute to innovation at their community banks. Here are some ideas from your peers about how to...
It's a Wonderful (Community Banking) Life
While I may be biased, I believe that being a community banker is the best profession there is.
ICBA Independent Banker Honors 2025 Best Community Banks to Work For Winners
ICBA Independent Banker Honors 2025 Best Community Banks to Work For Winners Washington, D.C.—The December cover story of Independent Banker magazine, the award-winning publication of the...
Regulators seek input on streamlining call report
Regulators seek input on streamlining call report The federal banking regulators requested input on sources of regulatory reporting burden for institutions that file the call report. Details: The...
ICBA: FinCEN underestimates information collection burden
ICBA: FinCEN underestimates information collection burden The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network underestimates the regulatory burden of information sharing requests between banks and law...
ICBA commends FDIC for adjusting Part 363 thresholds
ICBA commends FDIC for adjusting Part 363 thresholds ICBA commended the FDIC for passing a final rule updating audit and reporting requirements under the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation...
Free IT Assessment for Banks—Limited-Time Offer
Free IT Assessment for Banks—Limited-Time Offer SPONSORED | Banks: Get a free, expert-led IT assessment covering firewalls, MFA, email security, and more. Reduce risk, boost compliance, and plan...
Defend Your Bank from Card Fraud Loss
Defend Your Bank from Card Fraud Loss SPONSORED | How are you protecting your bank and customers this holiday season? Keep your holiday cheer this season—sign up for the ICBA Payments Fraud Loss...
Independent Banker honors best community banks to work for
Independent Banker honors best community banks to work for This month’s Independent Banker magazine recognizes the best community banks to work for, as nominated and scored by bank employees. ...
Regulators back community banks during House hearing
Regulators back community banks during House hearing Appearing before the House Financial Services Committee, leaders from the prudential banking regulators touted the important role of community...
CISA releases guidance on integrating AI in operational technology
CISA releases guidance on integrating AI in operational technology The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and its partners released new cybersecurity guidance on the secure...