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New research confirms Federal Home Loan Banks and community banks partner to help communities grow
New research confirms Federal Home Loan Banks and community banks partner to help communities grow Community banks are the economic engine that drives growth in communities across the United...
Rural economic index climbs to highest level since 2023
Rural economic index climbs to highest level since 2023 Creighton University’s index of rural economic conditions climbed to 52.0 in January, its highest reading since July 2023. Details: Farm and...
Blog post shows positive effects of community banks and FHLBs partnering
Blog post shows positive effects of community banks and FHLBs partnering A new blog post from ICBA says that with policymakers reexamining housing-finance policy and exploring ways to improve...
SEC, CFTC crypto meeting rescheduled
SEC, CFTC crypto meeting rescheduled The crypto policy meeting between the heads of the Securities and Exchange Commission and Commodity Futures Trading Commission originally set for today has been...
Independent Banker shares word-of-mouth marketing tips
Independent Banker shares word-of-mouth marketing tips The latest Independent Banker magazine details 10 word-of-mouth marketing strategies community bankers can use to boost referrals,...
House Republicans unveil pro-community bank legislation
House Republicans unveil pro-community bank legislation House Financial Services Committee Chairman French Hill (R-Ark.) and Subcommittee on Financial Institutions Chairman Andy Barr (R-Ky.)...
ICBA supports pro-community bank legislation at Capitol Hill kickoff
ICBA supports pro-community bank legislation at Capitol Hill kickoff ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey joined a House Financial Services Committee fireside chat at the U.S. Capitol in...
Home prices increase in November
Home prices increase in November Home prices increased 1.4% in November from the same time a year ago following the same annual gain in October, according to the Case-Shiller index. House prices...
ICBA shares feedback on core providers with OCC
ICBA shares feedback on core providers with OCC ICBA shared input on community banks’ relationships with core service providers and other essential third-party service providers to help identify...
ICBA digital assets webinars next month
ICBA digital assets webinars next month ICBA announced a five-part webinar series in February to offer actionable insights into digital asset technologies, market dynamics, and use cases to help...
ICBA Strongly Supports Senate Bill to Close Industrial Loan Company Loophole
ICBA Strongly Supports Senate Bill to Close Industrial Loan Company Loophole Washington, D.C. (Jan. 29, 2026) — The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today expressed its strong...
Fed keeps interest rates unchanged
Fed keeps interest rates unchanged The Federal Open Market Committee voted to maintain target interest rates at 3.50% to 3.75% following three consecutive 25-basis-point cuts. Statement: The FOMC...
ICBA Names ICI as a Preferred Service Provider for Core Contract Negotiation
ICBA Names ICI as a Preferred Service Provider for Core Contract Negotiation Washington, D.C. (Jan. 29, 2026)—The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today announced that ICI Consulting...
Senate panel advances digital assets bill without credit card routing amendment
Senate panel advances digital assets bill without credit card routing amendment The Senate Agriculture Committee voted 12-11 to advance the Digital Commodity Intermediaries Act without bipartisan...
ICBA supports Senate bill to close ILC loophole
ICBA supports Senate bill to close ILC loophole ICBA expressed strong support for bipartisan legislation to close the industrial loan company loophole, which allows commercial companies to own...
ICBA Congratulates Kevin Warsh on Nomination for Fed Chairman
ICBA Congratulates Kevin Warsh on Nomination for Fed Chairman Washington, D.C. (Jan. 30, 2026) — Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the...
Jack E. Hopkins: Navigating Change Through ICBA LIVE 2026
Jack E. Hopkins explains how ICBA LIVE helps community banks navigate rapid change. From innovation and education to real-time peer feedback, LIVE offers practical solutions to cut through industry...
Rebeca Romero Rainey: Community Banking in Uncertain Times
ICBA President and CEO Rebecca Romero Rainey reflects on how community banks remain steadfast amid uncertainty. From CDFIs to rural institutions, resilience, leadership, and mission-driven banking...
The AI Readiness Gap in Banking
The AI Readiness Gap in Banking SPONSORED | Is your bank AI-ready? Most aren't. Low data quality scores reveal the gap between AI ambitions and reality. Learn how to fix visibility, governance, and...
The IT Vendor Decision That Could Make or Break Your Bank
The IT Vendor Decision That Could Make or Break Your Bank SPONSORED | Choosing the wrong IT vendor can cost your bank in security, compliance, and growth. Discover how to evaluate your MSP and make...