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OCC issues guidance on rescinding CRA final rule
The OCC issued guidance on the federal banking agencies’ March 28 announcement that they plan to rescind the Community Reinvestment Act final rule issued in October 2023 and reinstate the prior CRA...
OCC announces information security incident involving email
The OCC notified Congress of a major information security incident, as required by the Federal Information Security Modernization Act.
Independent Banker: ICBA’s new board gets to work
The latest issue of Independent Banker magazine reports that while ICBA’s 2025-2026 board members hail from all parts of the country, they share a common focus: helping community banks succeed.
Romero Rainey: Committee markup a key milestone, but more work ahead
The explosion of pro-community bank policy reforms from the first quarter of the year culminated in last week’s House Financial Services Committee markup, but there is still significant work to do.
ICBA urging overdraft outreach following House vote delay
With the House vote on an ICBA-advocated resolution to overturn the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s overdraft rule delayed until next week, ICBA is calling on community bankers to continue...
ICBA urging grassroots outreach on overdraft with House vote delayed
With the House vote on an ICBA-advocated resolution to overturn the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s overdraft rule delayed, ICBA is calling on community bankers to continue urging their...
CFPB says it will reopen 1071 rule
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said it will open a new rulemaking to implement Section 1071 data collection and reporting requirements for small-business loans.
Romero Rainey: Committee markup a key milestone, but more work ahead
The explosion of pro-community bank policy reforms from the first quarter of the year culminated in this week’s HFSC markup, but there is still significant work to do, ICBA President and CEO Rebeca...
Senate panel advances financial nominations
The Senate Banking Committee voted to advance several nominations out of committee.
Bill to establish stablecoin regulatory framework passes House committee
The House Financial Services Committee voted to pass legislation to establish a federal supervisory framework for stablecoins and their issuers.
ICBA applauds House panel for advancing 1071, de novo, anti-CBDC bills
ICBA commended the House Financial Services Committee for advancing three ICBA-advocated bills to repeal the CFPB’s 1071 rule, promote de novo bank formation, and restrict the issuance of a U.S....
ICBA-advocated 1071, de novo, anti-CBDC bills set for House markup today
The House Financial Services Committee is scheduled to take up three ICBA-advocated bills today to repeal the CFPB’s 1071 rule, promote de novo bank formation, and restrict the issuance of a U.S....
ICBA urging grassroots outreach ahead of House overdraft vote
With the House set to vote this week on an ICBA-advocated resolution to overturn the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s overdraft rule, ICBA is calling on community bankers to continue urging...
Webinar today on the future of community banking
BankTech Ventures is scheduled to host “Investing in the Future of Community Banking – A Banker’s Perspective” at 3 p.m. (Eastern time) today.
ICBA celebrates Community Banking Month
In observance of Community Banking Month, ICBA reminded Americans of the pivotal role community banks serve in bolstering local economies, supporting small businesses, and offering...
ICBA-advocated 1071, de novo, anti-CBDC bills set for House markup
The House Financial Services Committee is scheduled to take up three ICBA-advocated bills this week to repeal the CFPB’s 1071 rule, promote de novo bank formation, and restrict the issuance of a...
OCC withdraws from interagency climate risk guidance for large banks
The OCC withdrew its participation in ICBA-opposed interagency principles for climate-related financial risk management for financial institutions with $100 billion or more in total consolidated...
ICBA applauds Senate passage of resolution to overturn CFPB overdraft rule
ICBA commended the Senate for passing a resolution to overturn the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s final rule on overdraft services.
ICBA Celebrates Community Banks Strengthening Local Economies During Community Banking Month in April
In observance of Community Banking Month in April, ICBA is reminding Americans of the pivotal role community banks serve in bolstering local economies, supporting small businesses, and offering...
ICBA Community Surpasses 5,000 Members, Driving Peer-to-Peer Value
ICBA today announced that ICBA Community, its exclusive digital network for ICBA members, has surpassed 5,000 members. Designed as a secure, member-only space for community bankers to connect, ask...