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ICBA Announces 2025-26 Executive Committee, South Dakota Banker Elected Chairman
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today announced the election of its 2025-26 executive committee during the 2025 ICBA LIVE national convention in Nashville.
ICBA urges Congress to end tax subsidies for credit unions over $1b in assets
With Congress considering legislation to reform the nation’s tax policy, ICBA called on policymakers to end unwarranted federal tax subsidies for the nation’s largest credit unions.
Keynote speaker encourages community bankers to rethink marketing
Bestselling author and trends expert Rohit Bhargava encouraged community bankers at ICBA LIVE in Nashville to “think non-obviously" and see what others miss.
ICBA urges regulatory relief under latest EGRPRA review
In its latest comments under the current Economic Growth and Regulatory Paperwork Reduction Act review, ICBA called on federal regulators to fast-track repeals of harmful and burdensome rules and...
ICBA LIVE kicks off in Nashville
ICBA kicked off its ICBA LIVE 2025 national convention at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, Tenn.
Deadline today for EGRPRA grassroots letters
ICBA is urging community bankers to use its Be Heard Grassroots Action Center to submit comments on the latest round of the current Economic Growth and Regulatory Paperwork Reduction Act review...
ICBA opposes House bill to set credit card rate cap
ICBA and other groups expressed opposition to House legislation that would establish a 10% annual percentage rate cap for credit cards.
In New Policy Resolution, ICBA Urges Congress to End Tax Subsidies for Credit Unions Over $1 Billion in Assets
With Congress considering legislation to reform the nation’s tax policy, the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today called on policymakers to end unwarranted federal tax subsidies...
ICBA Celebrates 25 Years of ICBA CRA Solutions at ICBA LIVE 2025
ICBA CRA Solutions, a subsidiary of the ICBA will celebrate 25 years of helping community banks combat elder financial abuse through partnerships with senior housing and care facilities while...
ICBA-supported anti-CBDC bill reintroduced
House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) reintroduced ICBA-advocated legislation restricting the ability of the federal government to introduce a central bank digital currency. A similar bill passed...
As deadline nears, ICBA urging EGRPRA grassroots action
ICBA is urging community bankers to use its Be Heard Grassroots Action Center to submit comments on the latest round of the current Economic Growth and Regulatory Paperwork Reduction Act review.
ICBA Applauds Treasury Secretary Bessent for Pro-Community Bank Remarks and Support for Independence of Prudential Banking Regulators
ICBA today applauded Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent for his remarks supporting community banks and committing to the continued independence of the nation’s prudential banking regulators and dual...
Article: ILCs could harm consumers, threaten economy
Allowing large corporations to form industrial loan companies would magnify risks in the financial system and could ultimately give big tech firms access to information about every aspect of a...
Independent Banker: New ICBA chair brings small-town work ethic to big stage
Incoming ICBA Chairman Jack Hopkins plans to advocate for the industry to Congress and the public and bring a small‑town sensibility to Washington, according to the latest Independent Banker magazine.
Deadline tomorrow for EGRPRA grassroots letters
ICBA is urging community bankers to use its Be Heard Grassroots Action Center to submit comments on the latest round of the current Economic Growth and Regulatory Paperwork Reduction Act review...
ICBA LIVE’s “Rhythm. Amplified.” Spotlights the Unstoppable Beat of Community Banking
Community bankers and industry leaders from across the nation are set to gather this week for the Independent Community Bankers of America's (ICBA) national convention, ICBA LIVE 2025, at the...
ICBA applauds Secretary Bessent for supporting community banks, prudential agency independence
ICBA applauded Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent for his remarks supporting community banks and committing to the continued independence of the nation’s prudential banking regulators and dual...
ICBA supports House, Senate versions of ACRE Act
ICBA thanked the sponsors of the Senate and House versions of the Access to Credit for our Rural Economy (ACRE) Act, expressing strong support for the bipartisan legislation.
Resolution to nullify CFPB overdraft rule passes House committee
The House Financial Services Committee voted 30-19 to pass H.J. Res 59, a Congressional Review Act resolution that would overturn a Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rule that regulates...
ICBA Foundation donates $68K to assist wildfire victims
The ICBA Foundation, in coordination with the California Community Banking Network, raised a total of $68,000 to be donated to the United Way of Greater Los Angeles Wildfire Response Fund. The...