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Bowman: Fed to focus on M&A, capital requirements
Bowman: Fed to focus on M&A, capital requirements Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman said the Fed will focus on improving the mergers and acquisitions review process and...
ICBA, others request extension for comments on FDIC stablecoin rule
ICBA, others request extension for comments on FDIC stablecoin rule ICBA and other groups requested an extension of the comment period for the FDIC’s proposed rulemaking on the GENIUS Act. Details:...
Senate Ag Committee members push for more farm assistance
Senate Ag Committee members push for more farm assistance Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman (R-Ark.) and Agriculture Appropriations Committee Chairman John Hoeven (R-N.D.)...
BCC Named ICBA Preferred Service Provider for Bank-Owned Life Insurance and Executive Benefits Plans
BCC Named ICBA Preferred Service Provider for Bank-Owned Life Insurance and Executive Benefits Plans Washington, D.C (Jan. 21, 2026) — The Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) today...
ICBA, Treasury announce February tabletop exercises
ICBA, Treasury announce February tabletop exercises ICBA and the Treasury Department will be hosting two tabletop exercises next month to help community banks strengthen cyber and operational...
Trump issues order on PE firms buying homes
Trump issues order on PE firms buying homes President Donald Trump issued an executive order to restrict private equity firms’ ability to purchase single-family homes. Details: The order directs...
Research shows benefits of Federal Home Loan Banks
Research shows benefits of Federal Home Loan Banks New research from the Urban Institute shows the positive impact of Federal Home Loan Banks on local communities and the national economy. Results:...
ICBA applauds OCC efforts to reform community bank licensing
ICBA applauds OCC efforts to reform community bank licensing ICBA applauded the OCC’s efforts to reform the licensing process for community banks. Details: In a comment letter on the OCC proposal,...
ICBA: IRS guidance on ACRE Act will help ag loans
ICBA: IRS guidance on ACRE Act will help ag loans ICBA said it supports favorable provisions of IRS guidance regarding the ACRE tax exclusion for interest earned on agricultural real estate loans....
ICBA supports community bank bills being considered today by House panel
ICBA supports community bank bills being considered today by House panel Ahead of today’s House Financial Services Committee markup of various legislation, ICBA signaled support for two bills that...
Online Course Newsletter – January 2026
Online Course Newsletter – January 2026 In 2024, we introduced a new enrollment report that produced a more formal export and included the ICBA Education logo. In the Learning Management System,...
Banking and Credit Union Groups Urge Congress to Reject Durbin-Marshall Bill
Banking and Credit Union Groups Urge Congress to Reject Durbin-Marshall Bill Washington, D.C. (Jan. 22, 2026)—The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA), the American Bankers Association,...
FDIC Approval of Ford, GM Industrial Loan Companies Threatens Banking System Stability
FDIC Approval of Ford, GM Industrial Loan Companies Threatens Banking System Stability Washington, D.C. (Jan. 22, 2026) — The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today expressed serious...
FHFA: Enterprise mortgages see fewer delinquencies in October
FHFA: Enterprise mortgages see fewer delinquencies in October The Federal Housing Finance Agency reported that the 60-day delinquency rate for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac decreased to 0.93% in...
ICBA, others share with White House ways to reduce the costs of homeownership
ICBA, others share with White House ways to reduce the costs of homeownership ICBA and other groups sent a letter to the National Economic Council proposing several administrative actions that...
ICBA, other groups reiterate opposition to Durbin-Marshall in letter to Congress
ICBA, other groups reiterate opposition to Durbin-Marshall in letter to Congress ICBA and other groups sent a letter to Congress reiterating strong opposition to the Credit Card Competition Act...
FDIC approves final signage rule
FDIC approves final signage rule At its board meeting, the FDIC approved a final rule to amend regulations governing the display of the FDIC official digital sign and non-deposit signage. Details:...
FDIC establishes Office of Supervisory Appeals
FDIC establishes Office of Supervisory Appeals The FDIC board of directors approved amendments to its Guidelines for Appeals of Material Supervisory Determinations, which includes replacing its...
FDIC approves ICBA-opposed ILC applications for Ford, GM
FDIC approves ICBA-opposed ILC applications for Ford, GM The FDIC approved ICBA-opposed applications from Ford and General Motors to establish industrial loan companies. Details: The FDIC said both...
ICBA-supported reg relief bills advance
ICBA-supported reg relief bills advance Two pro-community bank bills supported by ICBA advanced out of the House Financial Services Committee. Details: During a markup of various bills, the...