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House passes tax bill with pro-community bank policies
The House of Representatives passed its “One, Big, Beautiful Bill” legislative package, which includes several ICBA tax priorities.
Fintech showcase next week
ICBA Innovation and the Center for Accelerating Financial Equity (CAFE) Fintech Accelerator are holding a complimentary webinar next week on using innovation to support underserved populations and...
ICBA-opposed credit card routing bill filed as Senate amendment
ICBA is calling on community bankers to contact their members of Congress after legislation to allow large merchants to expand the power of the federal government to intervene in the U.S. credit...
ICBA thanks community bankers for lobbying efforts
ICBA thanks the more than 500 community bank advocates who visited congressional offices during last week’s ICBA Capital Summit to advocate for the industry’s top policy priorities.
ICBA PAC Annual Golf Classic next month
ICBA PAC is hosting its 20th Annual Golf Classic on June 16 at the Minneapolis Golf Club in St. Louis Park, Minn.
ICBA urges Senate to include ACRE Act in reconciliation bill
ICBA called on Senate Finance Committee leaders to include the Access to Credit for our Rural Economy Act (S. 838) in the tax portion of the Senate reconciliation bill.
Research: Durbin-Marshall Bill would disproportionately hurt community banks
New research from the University of Miami says legislation that would allow large merchants to route credit card transactions on the network that is least costly to them would have a...
Rep. Feenstra: ACRE Act needs to be added to Senate tax bill
Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Iowa) called on ICBA Capital Summit attendees to encourage their members of Congress to add the Access to Credit for our Rural Economy (ACRE) Act to the Senate version of the...
Hotel deadline today for ICBA PAC golf tournament
ICBA PAC is hosting its 20th Annual Golf Classic on June 16 at the Minneapolis Golf Club in St. Louis Park, Minn. Lodging at the Minneapolis Marriott West is available June 15-17 and rooms must be...
Independent Banker highlights how fraudsters take advantage of natural disasters
The latest Independent Banker magazine explains how fraudsters try to capitalize on people’s vulnerability and generosity following a natural disaster.
Powell indicates Fed may tweak monetary policy framework
The Federal Reserve is reviewing its monetary policy framework in light of the experience of the past five years, Fed Chairman Jerome Powell said.
Chairman Hill: House ‘access-to-capital’ committee focused on addressing reg burden
House Financial Services Committee Chairman French Hill (R-Ark.) told community bankers at the ICBA Capital Summit that he considers his panel the “access-to-capital committee.”
House committee advances tax bill with pro-community bank policies
The House Ways and Means Committee advanced its “One, Big, Beautiful Bill” legislative package with several ICBA tax priorities.
Rep. Donalds: Community banking is a bipartisan priority
Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.) told ICBA Capital Summit attendees that supporting community banking is not a partisan issue—it's a common-sense approach to helping small businesses thrive and...
ICBA PAC Annual Golf Classic next month
ICBA PAC is hosting its 20th Annual Golf Classic on June 16 at the Minneapolis Golf Club in St. Louis Park, Minn.
CFO survey deadline extended
The deadline for Independent Banker magazine’s Community Bank CFO Outlook Survey has been extended through this Wednesday.
ICBA Applauds Signing of Resolution to Overturn Flawed CFPB Overdraft Rule
ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement on President Donald Trump’s signing of a resolution to overturn the CFPB’s final rule on overdraft services.
OCC rescinds rule on bank mergers
The OCC rescinded its 2024 final rule on regulations for business combinations involving national banks and federal savings associations.
ICBA Urges Lawmakers to Ensure Community Bank Concerns Are Addressed in GENIUS Act Before Any Senate Vote
Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement ahead of a scheduled Senate vote on the GENIUS Act, which would establish a...
Romero Rainey: Vibrant local banking means a stronger Main Street
ICBA President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey told community bankers gathered in Washington that community banks are the reason that the U.S. has more small businesses than anywhere else in the world.
ICBA legislative priorities included in House tax proposal
The House Ways and Means Committee’s “One, Big, Beautiful Bill” legislative package includes many ICBA-advocated tax policies, ICBA said in a national news release.
ICBA Capital Summit begins
ICBA kicked off the 2025 ICBA Capital Summit with community bankers from across the country convening in Washington, D.C.
ICBA Thanks House Ways and Means Committee for Including Community Bank Legislative Priorities in Tax Proposal
Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement on the House Ways and Means Committee’s release of its “One, Big, Beautiful...
Ahead of next week’s Capital Summit, ICBA lays out lobbying priorities
ICBA published a list of top lobbying issues for community bankers convening in Washington, D.C., next week for the ICBA Capital Summit.
ICBA Payments and TCM Bank Welcome Kelly Kroskie as EVP of Digital Transformation
ICBA Payments, the payments subsidiary of the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA), today announced the appointment of Kelly Kroskie as executive vice president, digital transformation...
OCC clarifies cryptoasset guidance
The OCC clarified permissible bank activities related to cryptoasset custody and execution services.
Fed maintains rates
The Federal Open Market Committee voted to maintain target interest rates at a range of 4.25% to 4.5%.
Following first acquisition in Montana, ICBA continues call for credit union tax
With the latest interstate acquisition of a community bank by tax-exempt credit unions extending into Montana, ICBA said it's time for the increasing criticism of credit union tax and regulatory...
ICBA Welcomes Mastercard as Sponsor of Innovation Programming to Advance Community Bank Solutions
The Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) today announced that Mastercard has joined as a sponsor of ICBA’s innovation programming, marking a significant expansion of the relationship...
Independent Banker: What community banks need to fight fraud
Fraud mechanisms and scam typologies are constantly evolving, according to the latest Independent Banker magazine, and community banks must build awareness, knowledge, and prevention skills to...
Senate panel advances Bowman nomination
After the Senate Banking Committee advanced the nomination of Michelle Bowman to be the Federal Reserve’s vice chair for supervision, ICBA urged the full Senate to approve Bowman for the role.
Newest group in ICBA Community: Security
Security recently debuted as the latest discussion group to be added to ICBA Community—the exclusive digital network for ICBA members—and it already boasts almost 80 members.
ICBA releases lobby card ahead of Capital Summit
ICBA published a list of top lobbying issues for community bankers convening in Washington, D.C., next week for the ICBA Capital Summit.
ICBA Urges Senate to Approve Nomination of Fed Governor Michelle Bowman for Vice Chair for Supervision Following Committee Vote
ICBA today urged the Senate to approve President Donald Trump’s ICBA-advocated nomination of Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman for Fed vice chair for supervision after the Senate Banking...
ICBA announces ThinkTECH Accelerator cohort
ICBA announced the selected companies for its ninth ThinkTECH Accelerator program (AP9), which will take place May 19-July 25.
Deregulation, ACRE Act, stablecoins to be discussed at free briefing today
ICBA this afternoon is hosting a complimentary community bank advocacy briefing on key congressional and regulatory developments.
ICBA releases lobby card ahead of Capital Summit
ICBA published its list of top lobbying issues for community bankers convening in Washington, D.C., next week for the ICBA Capital Summit.
Community Bankers Convene for ICBA Capital Summit in Washington Next Week
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) will host community bankers from across the nation May 12–15 for ICBA Capital Summit.
ICBA Announces Latest ThinkTECH Accelerator Cohort
The Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) today announced the selected companies for its ninth ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator program (AP9).
ICBA: OCC should pave the way for successful bank-fintech partnerships
ICBA told the OCC that as banks and fintechs increasingly collaborate, it is essential that regulators adopt policies that recognize the benefits of these partnerships and address emerging risks in...